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Allen, William
(Encyclopedia) Allen, William, 1704–80, American jurist, b. Philadelphia. He and his father-in-law, Andrew Hamilton, decided the choice of Philadelphia instead of Chester as provincial capital, and…Huntley, Chet
(Encyclopedia) Huntley, Chet (Chester Robert Huntley), 1911–74, American news broadcaster, b. Cardwell, Mont. He joined the National Broadcasting Company in 1955. Huntley and David Brinkley developed…Oberholtzer, Ellis Paxson
(Encyclopedia) Oberholtzer, Ellis PaxsonOberholtzer, Ellis Paxsonōˈbərhōltˌsər [key], 1868–1936, American historian, b. Chester co., Pa. He studied abroad and then worked on various Philadelphia…Whyte, William Hollingsworth
(Encyclopedia) Whyte, William Hollingsworth, 1917–99, b. West Chester, Pa. He graduated from Princeton (1939), then served in the Marine Corps (1941–45). Writing for Fortune magazine (1946–58), he…Chester Firkins: On a Subway Express
On a Subway ExpressChester FirkinsI, who have lost the stars, the sod, For chilling pave and cheerless light, Have made my meeting-place with God A new and nether Night —Have found a fane…Chester, PA Census Data
People QuickFactsChesterPennsylvaniaPopulation, 2003 estimate 37,01712,365,455Population, percent change, April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2003 0.4%0.7%Population, 2000 36,85412,281,054Population,…Chester, PA Demographic Statistics
NumberPercentTotal population36,854100.0SEX AND AGEMale17,36247.1Female19,49252.9Under 5 years3,0908.45 to 9 years3,3919.210 to 14 years3,0008.115 to 19 years3,0278.220 to 24 years3,2678.925 to…Chester, PA Economic Statistics
NumberPercentEMPLOYMENT STATUSPopulation 16 years and over26,936100.0In labor force15,89859.0Civilian labor force15,89859.0Employed13,23849.1Unemployed2,6609.9Percent of civilian labor force16.…Chester, PA, Housing Statistics
NumberPercentTotal housing units14,976100.0UNITS IN STRUCTURE1-unit, detached1,2158.11-unit, attached9,09360.72 units1,3589.13 or 4 units8305.55 to 9 units7064.710 to 19 units5783.920 or more…Chester, PA Social Statistics
NumberPercentSCHOOL ENROLLMENTPopulation 3 years and over enrolled in school11,394100.0Nursery school, preschool8347.3Kindergarten5494.8Elementary school (grades 1-8)5,23045.9High school (…Trending
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