For more information, check out the Population & Steets in ChesterSpringsCity.com. The data provided here is from the 2020 American Community Survey, and are subject to change. You can use the data for any purpose, but the US Census Bureau cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information. The population and steets of Chester Springs are listed for the convenience of residents. The following table shows some of the basic demographic information for ChesterSprings, PA.
At the turn of the twentieth century, about a third of Chester County's population lived in the city. The area's waterfront area became a powerful industrial complex that contributed to the country's needs during both World Wars. Some of the major companies that moved to Chester Springs in that time period included the Sun shipbuilding and Drydock company, Baldwin Locomotive Works, the Ford Motor Company's assembly plant, and the American Viscose Company.
The ZIP code for Chester Springs City is 19425. This area of Pennsylvania is part of Chester County and is officially known as CHESTER SPRINGS. Parts of the ZIP code border the cities of Lionville-Marchwood, PA. It is part of Area Codes 484 and 610, and is categorized as a Middle Class neighborhood. The average home value is about $481,000.
The early settlers of Chester Springs City were European, although they were mostly Swedish. In 1759, only four percent of Chester County taxpayers owned slaves. This practice was discouraged by Quaker influence and economic factors. By the Civil War, African American residents accounted for eight percent of Chester County's population. In the decades that followed, many of them were free, working for hire or owning small businesses.