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Chester

Georgia · 305 residents · 0.881 sq mi
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Chester has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,875. Population has fallen 72% since 1990, a loss of 776 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $35,000. Households here earn about 48% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% 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

305
−72%since 1990
from 1,081 in 1990
1990 – 2025
346 / sq mi
−72%since 1990
from 1,227 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.1
+15%since 1990
from 31.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1236681K2K2K1990201020202024Chester
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,875
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,472 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,843
+231%since 1990
from $4,187 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.8%
−19.6 ptssince 1990
from 35.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$35,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$283
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $205 in 1990
US average: $602
66.2%
+18.6 ptssince 1990
from 47.5% in 1990
33.8% rent
1.6
−18%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic44.9%(485)
Black52.8%(571)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(83)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score72.5%(784)
2000
White, non-Hispanic54.1%(165)
Black44.6%(136)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score61.9%(189)
62
−15%since 1990
from 73 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.6%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.0%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 54.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.9 min
+29%since 1990
from 20.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chester, Georgia?

Chester, Georgia has about 305 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Chester, Georgia?

The typical household in Chester, Georgia earns about $21,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chester, Georgia expensive?

In Chester, Georgia, the median home is worth about $35,000, and the typical rent is about $283 a month.

How educated are people in Chester, Georgia?

About 5.6% of adults age 25 and over in Chester, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chester, Georgia?

About 15.8% of people in Chester, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chester, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Chester, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 776 residents, a change of about -72 percent over that period.

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

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