Chester Township, Pennsylvania

Chester Township is a township located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 4,604.

Geography

\nAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 3.6 km² (1.4 mi²). None of the area is covered with water.

Demographics

\nAs of the census of 2000, there are 4,604 people, 1,641 households, and 1,188 families residing in the township. The population density is 1,278.9/km² (3,301.7/mi²). There are 1,754 housing units at an average density of 487.2 persons/km² (1,257.8 persons/mi²). The racial makeup of the township is 22.72% White, 73.33% African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.59% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.96% from other races, and 2.13% from two or more races. 2.06% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 1,641 households out of which 39.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.1% are married couples living together, 30.8% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 27.6% are non-families. 23.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 5.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.81 and the average family size is 3.31. In the township the population is spread out with 33.7% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 7.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 32 years. For every 100 females there are 84.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 75.6 males. The median income for a household in the township is $32,576, and the median income for a family is $34,391. Males have a median income of $31,845 versus $25,286 for females. The per capita income for the township is $16,072. 17.1% of the population and 16.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 24.0% are under the age of 18 and 23.3% are 65 or older.