Chester
Chester has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,375. Population has fallen 41% since 2000, a loss of 109 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $118,800. With a median age of 58.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents.
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PEP 2025 EST:269 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)
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How many people live in Chester, Texas?
Chester, Texas has about 156 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Chester, Texas?
The typical household in Chester, Texas earns about $64,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Chester, Texas expensive?
In Chester, Texas, the median home is worth about $118,800.
How educated are people in Chester, Texas?
About 25.0% of adults age 25 and over in Chester, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Chester, Texas?
About 5.1% of people in Chester, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
Has Chester, Texas grown since 1990?
Yes, Chester, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 115 residents, a change of about -42 percent over that period.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024