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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Chester

Nebraska · 294 residents · 0.586 sq mi
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Chester has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,389. Population has declined 15% since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $23,200. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 46% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

294
−15%since 1990
from 344 in 1990
1990 – 2025
502 / sq mi
−15%since 1990
from 587 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
47.5
−16%since 1990
from 56.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2122482853223581990201020202024Chester
2024240
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,389
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,875 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,150
+27%since 1990
from $11,181 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.6%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$23,200
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$288
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $186 in 1990
US average: $602
85.0%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 79.6% in 1990
15.0% rent
1.1
−11%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(344)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.4%(5)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(289)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.7%(5)
2
+19%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.8%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 15.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.4%
+8.6 ptssince 1990
from 71.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.9%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.5 min
−37%since 1990
from 16.8 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, Nebraska?

Chester, Nebraska has about 294 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Chester, Nebraska?

The typical household in Chester, Nebraska earns about $21,389 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chester, Nebraska expensive?

In Chester, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $23,200, and the typical rent is about $288 a month.

How educated are people in Chester, Nebraska?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in Chester, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chester, Nebraska?

About 7.6% of people in Chester, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chester, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Chester, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 50 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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

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