Chester Population 2026
Chester has a population of 34,092, making it the #1340 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Pennsylvania. It is about 258× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
34,092
Rank in United States
#1340
Coordinates
39.85°N, 75.36°W
~4 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
179 km
111 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Pennsylvania
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 1,573,916 | #6 |
| Pittsburgh | 304,391 | #65 |
| Allentown | 120,207 | #244 |
| Erie | 99,475 | #328 |
| Reading | 87,879 | #393 |
| Scranton | 77,118 | #477 |
| Bethlehem | 74,892 | #502 |
| Bensalem | 60,427 | #678 |
Cities near Chester
- Drexel Hill28,043 people · ~12 km away
- Havertown50,430 people · ~15 km away
- Wilmington70,898 people · ~20 km away
- Philadelphia1,573,916 people · ~20 km away
- Sewell37,433 people · ~20 km away
- Wayne30,892 people · ~22 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Chester?
Chester has a population of 34,092 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1340 biggest city in United States.
What state is Chester in?
Chester is located in Pennsylvania, United States.
Is Chester the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 179 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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