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Chester

California · 2,144 residents · 7.288 sq mi
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Chester has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,098. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $308,400. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 28% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 102%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

2,144
−7%since 2000
from 2,316 in 2000
1990 – 2024
294 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 318 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
44.9
+10%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Chester
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$44,098
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,413 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$21,487
+22%since 2000
from $17,569 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
13.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.393
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services10.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$308,400
+102%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$683
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $497 in 2000
US average: $853
44.1%
−17.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
39.8% rent
22.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
44.9%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
38.3%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
7.0
+94%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89%(2,062)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino6%(140)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.2%(375)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(1,828)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(178)
Asian1%(21)
Other4.7%(100)
Diversity Score32.1%(689)
32
+99%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
6.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

7.3 min
−40%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
66.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
13.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
10.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
9.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
2.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
24.2%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

50.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
49.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
4.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
17.8%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chester, California?

Chester, California has about 2,144 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chester, California?

The typical household in Chester, California earns about $44,098 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 $308,400, and the typical rent is about $683 a month.

How educated are people in Chester, California?

About 13.5% 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 13.9% 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 11 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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