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Chester

Arkansas · 159 residents · 0.51 sq mi
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Chester has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,750. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 61% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $58,500. The poverty rate of 50.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

159
+61%since 2000
from 99 in 2000
1990 – 2025
312 / sq mi
+61%since 2000
from 194 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
41.1
+31%since 2000
from 31.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
66961251541841990201020202024Chester
202476
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,750
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$11,248
Unchangedsince 2000
from $11,269 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
50.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 38.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.377
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade81.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$58,500
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
34.5%
−39.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
30.9% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
17.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.0
+24%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2019
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(87)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.5%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(140)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian1.9%(3)
Other7%(11)
Diversity Score22.5%(36)
22
+309%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

2.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
33.3%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 41.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

56.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
18.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

18.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
12.5%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

60.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
39.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
5.3%
−62.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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How many people live in Chester, Arkansas?

Chester, Arkansas has about 159 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chester, Arkansas?

The typical household in Chester, Arkansas earns about $28,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chester, Arkansas expensive?

In Chester, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $58,500.

How educated are people in Chester, Arkansas?

About 2.8% of adults age 25 and over in Chester, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chester, Arkansas?

About 50.0% of people in Chester, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chester, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Chester, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 65 residents, a change of about 69 percent over that period.

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