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Chester

South Dakota · 261 residents · 0.816 sq mi
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Chester has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,773. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $108,300. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 36% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

261
+6%vs 2011
vs 247 in 2011
2010 – 2024
320 / sq mi
+6%vs 2011
vs 303 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
40.8
+4%vs 2011
vs 39.1 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 20102024
131193255317379201020202024Chester
2024152
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,773
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $41,719 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
$28,884
Unchangedvs 2011
vs $29,025 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.0%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.5% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
0.0%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
0.484
+3%vs 2011
vs 0.468 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$108,300
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $83,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
$428
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $437 in 2011
US average: $853
50.9%
−23.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 74.3% in 2011
10.2% rent
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
0.0%
−16.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
3.6
+81%vs 2011
vs 2.0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(243)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(4)
Diversity Score4%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(257)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(9)
Diversity Score8.4%(22)
8
+111%vs 2011
vs 4 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.5%
−5.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
−3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 98.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
4.7%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.3% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.6 min
−13%vs 2011
vs 29.4 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
71.2%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 71.1% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
16.3%
−3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.5% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.3% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
12.5%
+5.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.0% 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

13.5%
+4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.4% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
40.4%
+3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

47.2%
+5.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.3% in 2011
52.8%
−5.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 58.7% in 2011
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
21.6%
+9.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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How many people live in Chester, South Dakota?

Chester, South Dakota has about 261 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chester, South Dakota earns about $29,773 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 $108,300, and the typical rent is about $428 a month.

How educated are people in Chester, South Dakota?

About 15.5% 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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