Chesterbrook is a
census-designated place
A census-designated place (CDP) is a Place (United States Census Bureau), concentration of population defined by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes only.
CDPs have been used in each decennial census since 1980 as the count ...
(CDP) in
Chester County Chester County may refer to:
* Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States
* Chester County, South Carolina, United States
* Chester County, Tennessee
Chester County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, th ...
,
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania (; ( Pennsylvania Dutch: )), officially the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is a state spanning the Mid-Atlantic, Northeastern, Appalachian, and Great Lakes regions of the United States. It borders Delaware to its southeast, ...
. It is located within the
Philadelphia metropolitan area
Philadelphia, often called Philly, is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the sixth-largest city in the U.S., the second-largest city in both the Northeast megalopolis and Mid-Atlantic regions after New York City. Since 1 ...
and just south of
Valley Forge National Historical Park
Valley Forge National Historical Park is the site of the third winter encampment of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, taking place from December 19, 1777, to June 19, 1778. The National Park Service preserves the site a ...
. The population was 4,589 at the
2010 census.
Geography
According to the
U.S. Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau (USCB), officially the Bureau of the Census, is a principal agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, responsible for producing data about the American people and economy. The Census Bureau is part of the ...
, Chesterbrook has a total area of , all of it land. Chesterbrook is located about 23 miles away from
Philadelphia
Philadelphia, often called Philly, is the List of municipalities in Pennsylvania#Municipalities, largest city in the Commonwealth (U.S. state), Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the List of United States cities by population, sixth-largest city i ...
.
Demographics
At the
2000 census there were 4,625 people, 2,356 households, and 1,175 families living in the CDP. The population density was 2,871.7 people per square mile (1,109.1/km). There were 2,413 housing units at an average density of 1,498.3/sq mi (578.7/km). The
racial makeup
A race is a categorization of humans based on shared physical or social qualities into groups generally viewed as distinct within a given society. The term came into common usage during the 1500s, when it was used to refer to groups of variou ...
of the CDP was 89.71% White, 1.84% African American, 0.17% Native American, 7.07% Asian, 0.52% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.03%.
There were 2,356 households, 20.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.2% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 50.1% were non-families. 42.1% of households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 1.96 and the average family size was 2.71.
The age distribution was 17.3% under the age of 18, 4.0% from 18 to 24, 38.4% from 25 to 44, 29.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% 65 or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.2 males.
The median household income was $80,792 and the median family income was $90,872. Males had a median income of $68,906 versus $47,348 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $51,859. About 1.4% of families and 2.1% of the population were below the
poverty line
The poverty threshold, poverty limit, poverty line or breadline is the minimum level of income deemed adequate in a particular country. The poverty line is usually calculated by estimating the total cost of one year's worth of necessities for t ...
, including 2.8% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.
Economy
* Company
AmerisourceBergen
AmerisourceBergen Corporation is an American drug wholesale company that was formed by the merger of Bergen Brunswig and AmeriSource in 2001. They provide drug distribution and consulting related to medical business operations and patient se ...
had its headquarters in Chesterbrook. It is now at: 1 W 1st Ave, Conshohocken, PA 19428
* The company
Ionos has one of its two headquarters in Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania
Education
The CDP is within the
Tredyffrin/Easttown School District
Tredyffrin/Easttown School District (T/E in short) is a school district based in Tredyffrin Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.
T/E School District serves the townships of Tredyffrin Township and Easttown Township, and is one of the se ...
. Most areas of the CDP are zoned to Valley Forge Elementary School while some are zoned to New Eagle Elementary School.
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" Tredyffrin/Easttown School District
Tredyffrin/Easttown School District (T/E in short) is a school district based in Tredyffrin Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.
T/E School District serves the townships of Tredyffrin Township and Easttown Township, and is one of the se ...
. Retrieved on October 9, 2018. The district has two middle schools, Valley Forge and Tredyffrin/Easttown. All residents are zoned to
Conestoga High School
Conestoga High School, located in Tredyffrin Township, Pennsylvania, is the only upper secondary school in the Tredyffrin/Easttown School District. It has a Berwyn post office address, though it is not in the Berwyn census-designated place.
Co ...
.
Infrastructure
Transportation
Chesterbrook Boulevard serves as the main road through Chesterbrook, heading south to an interchange with the
U.S. Route 202
U.S. Route 202 (US 202) is a spur route of US 2. It follows a northeasterly and southwesterly direction stretching from Delaware to Maine, also traveling through the states of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Massa ...
freeway and an intersection with
Pennsylvania Route 252
Pennsylvania Route 252 (PA 252) is a north–south state highway in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania that connects PA 320 in Nether Providence Township at its southern terminus to PA 23 in Valley Forge at its northern terminus. The route run ...
at Swedesford Road and heading east to another intersection with PA 252 at Valley Forge Road.
Chesterbrook is served by
SEPTA Suburban Division bus routes
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority operates or contracts operations of these routes serving points in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties, with a few routes operating into the city of Philadelphia. The Suburb ...
with the Route 124 bus connecting the community to the
King of Prussia Transit Center
The King of Prussia Transit Center is a major bus terminal located at the King of Prussia mall in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania for SEPTA buses. The transit center serves SEPTA Suburban Division buses traveling to Center City Philadelphia via Ro ...
at the
King of Prussia Mall and
Center City Philadelphia
Center City includes the central business district and central neighborhoods of Philadelphia. It comprises the area that made up the City of Philadelphia prior to the Act of Consolidation, 1854, which extended the city borders to be coterminous wi ...
and the Route 205 bus connecting the community during peak weekday hours to the
Paoli station
Paoli station is a passenger rail station located in the western suburbs of Philadelphia at 13 Lancaster Avenue (US 30), Paoli, Pennsylvania. It is served by Amtrak's ''Keystone Service'' and '' Pennsylvanian'' trains, and most SEPTA Paoli/Thorn ...
along
SEPTA Regional Rail
The SEPTA Regional Rail system is a commuter rail network owned by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority and serving the Philadelphia Metropolitan area. The system has 13 branches and more than 150 active stations in Philadelp ...
's
Paoli/Thorndale Line
The Paoli/Thorndale Line, or R5 commonly known as the Main Line, is a SEPTA Regional Rail service running from Center City Philadelphia through Montgomery County and Delaware County to Thorndale in Chester County. It operates along the far eas ...
.
References
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Census-designated places in Chester County, Pennsylvania
Census-designated places in Pennsylvania