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Chester

South Dakota · 257 residents · 0.816 sq mi
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Chester has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,438. Population has fallen 28% since 2019, a loss of 101 residents. Median home value is $121,100. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

257
−28%since 2019
from 358 in 2019
2010 – 2024
315 / sq mi
−28%since 2019
from 439 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
39.5
−10%since 2019
from 43.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
131193255317379201020202024Chester
2024152
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$57,438
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $65,625 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$37,375
+14%since 2019
from $32,877 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 44.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
6.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 7.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade18%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information2.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$121,100
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $123,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
81.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2019
from 74.0% in 2019
18.5% rent
2.1
+12%since 2019
from 1.9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(358)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(251)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1%(3)
1
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2019
from 25.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 89.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
2.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 6.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.3 min
+1%since 2019
from 32.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
81.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2019
from 76.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
67.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 67.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
22.3%
−12.1 ptssince 2019
from 34.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

65.3%
+13.6 ptssince 2019
from 51.7% in 2019
34.7%
−13.6 ptssince 2019
from 48.3% in 2019
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
4.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 2.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Chester, South Dakota?

Chester, South Dakota has about 257 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chester, South Dakota earns about $57,438 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 $121,100.

How educated are people in Chester, South Dakota?

About 21.6% 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 6.3% 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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