Chester
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Chester

County

Details

GEOID
42029
State
PA
Population
557,116 (2025 est.)
Data Source
Census tiger
Center Coordinates
39.9732, -75.7484

Geographic Boundary

Data Completeness

60% (6/10)
Geographic boundary
Center coordinates
Wikipedia link
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Agencies (8)
Services
Legislative bodies
Elected officials (3)
State abbreviation
Parent jurisdiction

Agencies (8)

Chester County Clerk of Courts

Executive Chester

The Chester County Clerk of Courts maintains and manages court records for the Court of Common Pleas, including criminal, civil, and appellate filings.

Chester County Department of Emergency Services

Public_safety Chester

The Department of Emergency Services promotes and assists in providing safety and security to Chester County citizens through emergency management, 911 communications, hazardous materials response, and emergency medical services.

Chester County District Attorney's Office

Judicial Chester

The Chester County District Attorney's Office is responsible for the prosecution of criminal cases and the administration of justice in Chester County.

Chester County Department of Health

Executive Chester

The Chester County Department of Health protects and promotes the health of Chester County residents through disease prevention, health education, and environmental health services.

Chester County Board of Commissioners

Legislative Chester

The three-member Board of Commissioners constitutes the chief governing body of Chester County, responsible for policy-making, fiscal management, and the administration of county affairs.

Chester County Sheriff's Office

Public_safety Chester

The Chester County Sheriff's Office is responsible for courtroom security, prisoner transport, warrant service, and civil process serving.

Chester County Treasurer's Office

Executive Chester

The Chester County Treasurer's Office is responsible for the collection of county real estate taxes, investment of county funds, and custody of all county monies.

Chester County Controller's Office

Executive Chester

The Chester County Controller's Office serves as the county's independent fiscal watchdog, responsible for auditing county accounts, pre-auditing all expenditures, and ensuring fiscal accountability.