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Chester

California · 2,187 residents · 7.288 sq mi
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Chester has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,083. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $196,300. With a median age of 53.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,187
−6%since 2000
from 2,316 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
300 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 318 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.3
+30%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Chester
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,083
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,413 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,232
+106%since 2000
from $17,569 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.5%
+28.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$196,300
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$703
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $497 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
35.3% rent
Afford Score
3.4
−5%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(1,855)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino8%(175)
Asian1.2%(27)
Other1.1%(25)
Diversity Score25.2%(550)
Diversity Score
25
+56%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
+38%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.3%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−21.6 ptssince 2011
from 22.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.2%
+13.4 ptssince 2011
from 44.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.8%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.1%
−83.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chester, California?

Chester, California has about 2,187 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chester, California?

The typical household in Chester, California earns about $57,083 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 $196,300, and the typical rent is about $703 a month.

How educated are people in Chester, California?

About 19.5% 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 11.0% 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 54 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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