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Chester Heights

Pennsylvania · 2,897 residents · 2.214 sq mi
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Chester Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,850. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $245,100. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 36% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,897
+17%since 2000
from 2,481 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,308 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 1,121 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.4
+20%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Chester Heights
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,850
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,236 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,904
+11%since 2000
from $37,707 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$245,100
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,897
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,134 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
32.1% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+49%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(2,301)
Black2.3%(57)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(32)
Asian1.9%(46)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.3%(331)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(2,384)
Black3.4%(98)
Hispanic / Latino3%(88)
Asian6.8%(198)
Other1.4%(40)
Diversity Score34%(985)
Diversity Score
34
+155%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 46.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
23.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+74%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 75.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.2%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
54.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−93.5 ptssince 2013
from 96.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chester Heights, Pennsylvania?

Chester Heights, Pennsylvania has about 2,897 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chester Heights, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Chester Heights, Pennsylvania earns about $86,850 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chester Heights, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Chester Heights, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $245,100, and the typical rent is about $1,897 a month.

How educated are people in Chester Heights, Pennsylvania?

About 49.5% of adults age 25 and over in Chester Heights, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chester Heights, Pennsylvania?

About 4.3% of people in Chester Heights, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chester Heights, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Chester Heights, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 624 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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