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Chester

Arkansas · 144 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 $24,688. Population has grown 45% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 30.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 26.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
74% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

144
+45%since 2000
from 99 in 2000
1990 – 2025
282 / sq mi
+45%since 2000
from 194 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
30.5
−3%since 2000
from 31.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
66961251541841990201020202024Chester
202476
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,688
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$17,277
+53%since 2000
from $11,269 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
26.3%
−12.6 ptssince 2000
from 38.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$617
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $358 in 2000
US average: $1,124
74.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
25.6% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(130)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.5%(15)
11
+92%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
63.4%
+22.0 ptssince 2000
from 41.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
7.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

90.9%
+43.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
7.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−46.4 ptssince 2011
from 46.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
13.9%
−22.0 ptssince 2011
from 35.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
54.5%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

54.7%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
45.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
9.5%
−60.5 ptssince 2013
from 70.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chester, Arkansas?

Chester, Arkansas has about 144 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chester, Arkansas?

The typical household in Chester, Arkansas earns about $24,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chester, Arkansas expensive?

In Chester, Arkansas, the typical rent is about $617 a month.

How educated are people in Chester, Arkansas?

About 8.5% 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 26.3% 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 50 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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