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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Chester

California · 2,316 residents · 7.288 sq mi
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Chester has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,413. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $120,400. With a median age of 41.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 30% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,316
+9%since 1990
from 2,133 in 1990
1990 – 2024
318 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 293 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.0
+5%since 1990
from 38.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Chester
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,413
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,833 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,569
+44%since 1990
from $12,209 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.4%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 12.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$120,400
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $83,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$497
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $365 in 1990
US average: $602
61.6%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 58.8% in 1990
38.4% rent
3.6
+2%since 1990
from 3.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(2,017)
Black0.6%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(47)
Asian0.7%(14)
Diversity Score17.7%(378)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89%(2,062)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino6%(140)
Asian0.3%(8)
Diversity Score16.2%(375)
16
−9%since 1990
from 18 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.9%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 9.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.1%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 80.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.3%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 1.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.1 min
−7%since 1990
from 13.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Chester, California?

Chester, California has about 2,316 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Chester, California?

The typical household in Chester, California earns about $33,413 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chester, California expensive?

In Chester, California, the median home is worth about $120,400, and the typical rent is about $497 a month.

How educated are people in Chester, California?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Chester, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chester, California?

About 12.4% of people in Chester, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chester, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Chester, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 183 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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