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Chester

Oklahoma · 117 residents · 3.983 sq mi
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Chester has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,000. Population has fallen 23% since 2011, a loss of 34 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $62,500. With a median age of 52.8, 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 52.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

117
−23%vs 2011
vs 151 in 2011
2010 – 2024
29 / sq mi
−23%vs 2011
vs 38 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
52.8
+32%vs 2011
vs 39.9 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 20102024
6396130164197201020202024Chester
202489
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,000
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $40,417 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
$19,130
+30%vs 2011
vs $14,765 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
5.0%
−13.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
0.261
−17%vs 2011
vs 0.314 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information40%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing36%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance24%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services24%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing20%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction16%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$62,500
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $70,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
24.1%
−38.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 62.3% in 2011
14.8% rent
37.0%
+10.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.5% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
11.9%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.2% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
1.5
−14%vs 2011
vs 1.7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(104)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other25.2%(38)
Diversity Score57.3%(87)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(117)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.9%(8)
Diversity Score15.2%(18)
15
−74%vs 2011
vs 57 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.7%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.9% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.6%
+2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 94.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
3.6%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.2% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−8.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
16.0%
+5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.8% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

47.5%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.7% in 2011
52.5%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.3% in 2011
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
21.7%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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How many people live in Chester, Oklahoma?

Chester, Oklahoma has about 117 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chester, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Chester, Oklahoma earns about $42,000 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 $62,500.

How educated are people in Chester, Oklahoma?

About 15.7% 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 5.0% 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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