West Chester is a borough located in Chester County, Pennsylvania. West Chester has a 2025 population of 20,318. It is also the county seat of Chester County. West Chester is currently growing at a rate of 1.65% annually and its population has increased by 8.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,667 in 2020.
The average household income in West Chester is $113,270 with a poverty rate of 18.33%.The median age in West Chester is 24.8 years: 25.8 years for males, and 24.3 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of West Chester includes 74% White, 13.88% Black or African American, 4.12% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 14,233 | 74% |
Black or African American | 2,669 | 13.88% |
Two or more races | 1,113 | 5.79% |
Other race | 792 | 4.12% |
Asian | 420 | 2.18% |
Native American | 8 | 0.04% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
West Chester's average per capita income is $62,400. Household income levels show a median of $81,492. The poverty rate stands at 18.33%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $154,076 | - |
Families | $120,625 | $161,142 |
Households | $81,492 | $113,270 |
Non Families | $62,169 | $84,837 |
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