West Chester, PA Demographics
A map of West Chester's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 13,473 | 72.2% |
Hispanic | 2,309 | 12.4% |
Black | 1,859 | 10.0% |
Multiracial | 605 | 3.2% |
Asian | 335 | 1.8% |
Native American/Other | 90 | 0.5% |
West Chester, Pennsylvania had a population of 18,671 in 2020. It was 72.2% White, 10.0% Black, 1.8% Asian, 12.4% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 3.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of West Chester, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, West Chester is the 35th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
West Chester's White Population
13,473 residents of West Chester identify as White, or 72.2%. This makes the White share of the population of West Chester roughly similar to the White share of the population of Pennsylvania (73.5% White). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, West Chester is ranked #1705 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
West Chester is more White than neighboring Exton (59.5% White), and Cheyney University (43.4% White). West Chester is less White than neighboring Dilworthtown (74.2% White), Marshallton (91.8% White), and Chadds Ford (83.1% White).
West Chester's Black Population
1,859 residents of West Chester identify as Black, or 10.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of West Chester roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, West Chester is ranked #159 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
West Chester is more Black than neighboring Dilworthtown (1.8% Black), Marshallton (1% Black), Exton (3.7% Black), and Chadds Ford (0.5% Black). West Chester is less Black than neighboring Cheyney University (22.8% Black).
West Chester's Asian Population
335 residents of West Chester identify as Asian, or 1.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of West Chester roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, West Chester is ranked #360 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
West Chester is more Asian than neighboring Marshallton (1.4% Asian). West Chester is less Asian than neighboring Dilworthtown (19% Asian), Exton (30.2% Asian), Cheyney University (6% Asian), and Chadds Ford (9.1% Asian).
West Chester's Hispanic Population
2,309 residents of West Chester identify as Hispanic, or 12.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of West Chester roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, West Chester is ranked #126 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
West Chester is more Hispanic than neighboring Dilworthtown (2.2% Hispanic), Marshallton (4.2% Hispanic), Exton (2.7% Hispanic), and Chadds Ford (2.7% Hispanic). West Chester is less Hispanic than neighboring Cheyney University (25.8% Hispanic).
West Chester's Native American/Other Population
90 residents of West Chester identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of West Chester roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Pennsylvania (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, West Chester is ranked #604 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
West Chester is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dilworthtown (0.4% Native American/Other), and Marshallton (0.2% Native American/Other). West Chester is less Native American/Other than neighboring Exton (0.7% Native American/Other), Cheyney University (0.9% Native American/Other), and Chadds Ford (0.8% Native American/Other).
West Chester's Multiracial Population
605 residents of West Chester identify as Multiracial, or 3.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of West Chester roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, West Chester is ranked #1002 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
West Chester is more Multiracial than neighboring Dilworthtown (2.4% Multiracial), Marshallton (1.4% Multiracial), and Cheyney University (1.1% Multiracial). West Chester is less Multiracial than neighboring Chadds Ford (3.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.