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Chester Gap

Virginia · 726 residents · 2.081 sq mi
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Chester Gap has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,063. Population has fallen 19% since 2023, a loss of 170 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $292,600. Households here earn about 26% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% 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

726
−19%since 2023
from 896 in 2023
2010 – 2024
349 / sq mi
−19%since 2023
from 431 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
35.6
+12%since 2023
from 31.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
6848109361K1K201020202024Chester Gap
2024726
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$69,063
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $74,183 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$32,530
Unchangedsince 2023
from $32,644 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 46.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
10.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.386
+4%since 2023
from 0.370 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$292,600
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $243,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$857
US average: $1,442
69.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 67.9% in 2023
30.4% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
20.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
8.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
4.2
+29%since 2023
from 3.3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(720)
Black17%(152)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other2.6%(23)
Diversity Score40.6%(364)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(592)
Black15.3%(111)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other3%(22)
Diversity Score38.8%(282)
39
−4%since 2023
from 41 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 78.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.2 min
−5%since 2023
from 31.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
88.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 86.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
6.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
5.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.5% 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%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
66.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 60.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
4.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
16.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

44.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 50.8% in 2023
55.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 49.2% in 2023
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
11.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
6.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
2.3%
−7.9 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
97.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 93.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
97.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 97.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Chester Gap, Virginia?

Chester Gap, Virginia has about 726 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chester Gap, Virginia?

The typical household in Chester Gap, Virginia earns about $69,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chester Gap, Virginia expensive?

In Chester Gap, Virginia, the median home is worth about $292,600, and the typical rent is about $857 a month.

How educated are people in Chester Gap, Virginia?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in Chester Gap, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chester Gap, Virginia?

About 10.6% of people in Chester Gap, Virginia 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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