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Chester

Oklahoma · 89 residents · 3.983 sq mi
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Chester is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $130,500. Population has grown 16% since 2023. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $227,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

89
+16%since 2023
from 77 in 2023
2010 – 2024
22 / sq mi
+16%since 2023
from 19 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
40.6
−15%since 2023
from 47.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
6396130164197201020202024Chester
202489
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$130,500
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$49,389
+11%since 2023
from $44,688 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.6%
+11.5 ptssince 2023
from 41.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
4.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.356
−11%since 2023
from 0.400 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing30%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing10%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$227,300
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $225,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
89.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 88.2% in 2023
10.5% rent
59.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 58.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
11.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
1.7
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(77)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(88)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(1)
Diversity Score2.8%(2)
3
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

60.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2023
from 53.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

7.0 min
−4%since 2023
from 7.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
59.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 54.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
37.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 42.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

52.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 50.6% in 2023
47.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 49.4% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
18.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 20.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
78.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 76.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chester, Oklahoma?

Chester, Oklahoma has about 89 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chester, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Chester, Oklahoma earns about $130,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chester, Oklahoma expensive?

In Chester, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $227,300.

How educated are people in Chester, Oklahoma?

About 60.3% of adults age 25 and over in Chester, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chester, Oklahoma?

About 4.5% of people in Chester, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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

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