Chester Population

2010–2026

149

2026 projection

1.4% since 2020 (increase)

050100150200201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Chester. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202614900.00%
202514900.00%
202414900.00%
2023149+10.68%
2022148+10.68%
202114700.00%
2020147-138.13%
2019160-10.62%
2018161+10.63%
2017160+10.63%

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Chester Demographics

55.3median age

Median age

Female55.1 yrs
Male64.1 yrs

Adults

68
22 seniors · 32%46 other adults

Sex

Female 43.4% · 33Male 56.6% · 43

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 0.76 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Chester Income

$29,250median household income

Median household income

$29,250

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Poverty rate

19.7%

About 1 in 5 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Chester Marital Status

54% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married54%54%55%
Never married34%30%39%
Divorced10%16%3%
Widowed2%0%3%
Separated0%0%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201

Sources

10 sources, all from the U.S. Census Bureau

Population

American Community Survey, 2024 5-year