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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Chester

Texas · 265 residents · 1.575 sq mi
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Chester has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,313. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $37,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

265
−2%since 1990
from 271 in 1990
1990 – 2025
168 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 172 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.2
+37%since 1990
from 24.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1332032743444151990201020202024Chester
2024156
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,313
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,500 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,659
+41%since 1990
from $10,367 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.8%
−20.7 ptssince 1990
from 26.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$37,800
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$344
−44%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $469 in 1990
US average: $602
77.2%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 79.8% in 1990
22.8% rent
0.9
−29%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(265)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score12.8%(35)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(254)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(9)
Asian0.4%(1)
Diversity Score9.1%(24)
9
−29%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.6%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 10.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.3%
+24.6 ptssince 1990
from 64.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.5%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.9 min
−31%since 1990
from 27.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chester, Texas?

Chester, Texas has about 265 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Chester, Texas?

The typical household in Chester, Texas earns about $40,313 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 $37,800, and the typical rent is about $344 a month.

How educated are people in Chester, Texas?

About 9.6% 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 5.8% 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 6 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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