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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Chester

South Carolina · 6,476 residents · 3.306 sq mi
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Chester has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,518. Population has declined 8% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $58,800. Households here earn about 26% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,476
−8%since 1990
from 7,040 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,959 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 2,129 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.6
+6%since 1990
from 31.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Chester
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,518
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,035 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,386
+46%since 1990
from $9,145 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.4%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 21.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$58,800
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$400
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $290 in 1990
US average: $602
60.4%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 59.6% in 1990
39.6% rent
2.1
+5%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic39.9%(2,806)
Black59.9%(4,215)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(19)
Diversity Score60.3%(4,247)
2000
White, non-Hispanic36.1%(2,338)
Black61.9%(4,009)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(54)
Asian0.3%(18)
Diversity Score59.6%(3,863)
60
−1%since 1990
from 60 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.3%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.9%
+11.3 ptssince 1990
from 55.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.8%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.5 min
+4%since 1990
from 17.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Chester, South Carolina?

Chester, South Carolina has about 6,476 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Chester, South Carolina?

The typical household in Chester, South Carolina earns about $27,518 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chester, South Carolina expensive?

In Chester, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $58,800, and the typical rent is about $400 a month.

How educated are people in Chester, South Carolina?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Chester, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chester, South Carolina?

About 19.4% of people in Chester, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chester, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Chester, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 564 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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