West Chester, PA Demographics

A map of West Chester's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	15,034	13,473	72.7%	72.2%
Black	2,780	1,859	13.5%	10.0%
Hispanic	1,712	2,309	8.3%	12.4%
Multiracial	685	605	3.3%	3.2%
Asian	432	335	2.1%	1.8%
Native American/Other	23	90	0.1%	0.5%

West Chester, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 20,666, a large increase from the 18,671 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.7% White, 13.5% Black, 8.3% Hispanic, 3.3% Multiracial, 2.1% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Chester, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Chester has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In West Chester, that probability was 45.3% in 2020 and 44.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Chester is ranked the 33rd most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 places. 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 was ranked the 35th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Chester's White Population

15,034 residents of West Chester, or 72.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Chester is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. West Chester ranks 1707th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Chester's White population has grown by an estimated 11.6%. White residents' share of West Chester's population has increased from 72.2% to 72.7%.

West Chester is more White than neighboring Exton (64.7% White), and Cheyney University (29.9% White). West Chester is less White than neighboring Dilworthtown (79.4% White), Marshallton CDP (Chester County) (90.4% White), and Chadds Ford (74.3% White).

West Chester's Black Population

2,780 residents of West Chester, or 13.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Chester is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. West Chester ranks 159th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Chester's Black population has grown by an estimated 49.5%. Black residents' share of West Chester's population has increased from 10.0% to 13.5%.

West Chester is more Black than neighboring Dilworthtown (1% Black), Marshallton CDP (Chester County) (0% Black), Exton (1.8% Black), and Chadds Ford (0.1% Black). West Chester is less Black than neighboring Cheyney University (43.2% Black).

West Chester's Asian Population

432 residents of West Chester, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Chester is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. West Chester ranks 376th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Chester's Asian population has grown by an estimated 29.0%. Asian residents' share of West Chester's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

West Chester is less Asian than neighboring Dilworthtown (15.7% Asian), Marshallton CDP (Chester County) (2.5% Asian), Exton (24.7% Asian), Cheyney University (14.6% Asian), and Chadds Ford (3% Asian).

West Chester's Hispanic Population

1,712 residents of West Chester, or 8.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Chester is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. West Chester ranks 127th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Chester's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 25.9%. Hispanic residents' share of West Chester's population has decreased from 12.4% to 8.3%.

West Chester is more Hispanic than neighboring Dilworthtown (0.3% Hispanic), Marshallton CDP (Chester County) (7.1% Hispanic), Exton (3.4% Hispanic), and Cheyney University (6.2% Hispanic). West Chester is less Hispanic than neighboring Chadds Ford (11.9% Hispanic).

West Chester's Native American/Other Population

23 residents of West Chester, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Chester is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. West Chester ranks 696th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Chester's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 74.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Chester's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

West Chester is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dilworthtown (0% Native American/Other), Marshallton CDP (Chester County) (0% Native American/Other), and Cheyney University (0% Native American/Other). West Chester is less Native American/Other than neighboring Exton (2.6% Native American/Other), and Chadds Ford (0.9% Native American/Other).

West Chester's Multiracial Population

685 residents of West Chester, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Chester is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. West Chester ranks 1010th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Chester's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 13.2%. Multiracial residents' share of West Chester's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.3%.

West Chester is more Multiracial than neighboring Marshallton CDP (Chester County) (0% Multiracial), and Exton (2.9% Multiracial). West Chester is less Multiracial than neighboring Dilworthtown (3.6% Multiracial), Cheyney University (6.2% Multiracial), and Chadds Ford (9.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.