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Chester

Nebraska · 232 residents · 0.586 sq mi
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Chester has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,292. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 62 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $32,100. With a median age of 52.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

232
−21%since 2000
from 294 in 2000
1990 – 2025
396 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 502 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
52.6
+11%since 2000
from 47.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
2122482853223581990201020202024Chester
2024240
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,292
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,389 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$19,000
+34%since 2000
from $14,150 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
11.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.359
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing14.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$32,100
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
27.0%
−58.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
9.0% rent
17.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
12.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
0.8
−30%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(289)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(224)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.9%(2)
Other0.6%(1)
Diversity Score3.6%(8)
4
+111%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
2.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.4 min
+75%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
66.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
26.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
3.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
1.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
2.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

14.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
28.8%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

46.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
53.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
0.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
16.2%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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How many people live in Chester, Nebraska?

Chester, Nebraska has about 232 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chester, Nebraska?

The typical household in Chester, Nebraska earns about $42,292 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 $32,100.

How educated are people in Chester, Nebraska?

About 9.5% 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 11.9% 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 112 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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

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