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Chester

South Dakota · 152 residents · 0.816 sq mi
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Chester has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,333. Population has fallen 29% since 2023, a loss of 63 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $147,500. With a median age of 62.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% 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

152
−29%since 2023
from 215 in 2023
2010 – 2024
186 / sq mi
−29%since 2023
from 263 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
62.3
+31%since 2023
from 47.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
131193255317379201020202024Chester
2024152
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$68,333
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $67,417 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$43,382
+4%since 2023
from $41,815 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2023
from 47.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.304
+7%since 2023
from 0.283 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade19.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade13%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$147,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $128,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
87.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 80.3% in 2023
13.0% rent
21.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
18.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2023
from 13.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.2
+13%since 2023
from 1.9 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(191)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.2%(24)
Diversity Score24.8%(53)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(136)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.5%(16)
Diversity Score23.5%(36)
24
−5%since 2023
from 25 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.6%
−9.5 ptssince 2023
from 30.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 98.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
4.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.6 min
−21%since 2023
from 28.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
96.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2023
from 88.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
3.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% 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%
2.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

7.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
59.3%
−9.5 ptssince 2023
from 68.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
1.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
28.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 27.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

57.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 61.4% in 2023
42.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 38.6% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
13.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
13.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 18.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
3.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
96.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 92.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
98.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 98.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
2.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Chester, South Dakota?

Chester, South Dakota has about 152 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chester, South Dakota earns about $68,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chester, South Dakota expensive?

In Chester, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $147,500.

How educated are people in Chester, South Dakota?

About 20.6% of adults age 25 and over in Chester, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chester, South Dakota?

About 0.0% of people in Chester, South Dakota 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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