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Chester

Georgia · 1,596 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 $35,188. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,291 residents. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $28,100. Households here earn about 29% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

1,596
+423%since 2000
from 305 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,812 / sq mi
+423%since 2000
from 346 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
38.7
+7%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
1236681K2K2K1990201020202024Chester
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,188
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$5,398
−61%since 2000
from $13,843 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
2.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
19.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.351
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade26.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$28,100
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$340
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $283 in 2000
US average: $853
36.6%
−29.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
37.8% rent
20.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
9.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
7.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
0.8
−50%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54.1%(165)
Black44.6%(136)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.9%(189)
2010
White, non-Hispanic38%(606)
Black57.6%(919)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(58)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0.5%(8)
Diversity Score65.2%(1,041)
65
+5%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

1.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.5 min
+17%since 2000
from 26.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
95.7%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
2.5%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% 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%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
6.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

16.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
2.9%
−64.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

85.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
14.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
3.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
4.7%
−79.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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How many people live in Chester, Georgia?

Chester, Georgia has about 1,596 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chester, Georgia?

The typical household in Chester, Georgia earns about $35,188 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 $28,100, and the typical rent is about $340 a month.

How educated are people in Chester, Georgia?

About 1.1% 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 19.4% of people in Chester, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chester, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Chester, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 515 residents, a change of about 48 percent over that period.

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

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