Chester
Chester has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,710. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 58% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $41,200.
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How many people live in Chester, Illinois?
Chester, Illinois has about 8,194 residents according to the 1990 Census.
What is the median household income in Chester, Illinois?
The typical household in Chester, Illinois earns about $24,710 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Chester, Illinois expensive?
In Chester, Illinois, the median home is worth about $41,200, and the typical rent is about $291 a month.
How educated are people in Chester, Illinois?
About 7.9% of adults age 25 and over in Chester, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Chester, Illinois?
About 10.8% of people in Chester, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024