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Chester Gap

Virginia · 839 residents · 2.081 sq mi
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Chester Gap has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,977. Population has fallen 16% since 2011, a loss of 154 residents. Median home value is $223,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
839
−16%vs 2011
vs 993 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
403 / sq mi
−16%vs 2011
vs 477 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
40.3
+25%vs 2011
vs 32.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
6848109361K1K201020202024Chester Gap
2024726
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,977
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $54,353 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,135
−7%vs 2011
vs $25,981 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.7%
−10.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.2%
+11.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.323
+5%vs 2011
vs 0.309 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information31.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade27.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$223,800
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $218,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$726
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $800 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
62.8%
−12.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 75.3% in 2011
19.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
+2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+3%vs 2011
vs 4.0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(901)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(47)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.5%(45)
Diversity Score21.6%(214)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(782)
Black1.8%(15)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(20)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other2%(17)
Diversity Score15.4%(129)
Diversity Score
15
−29%vs 2011
vs 22 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.3%
−6.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.6%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.6% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.4 min
−18%vs 2011
vs 40.6 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+12.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 70.9% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
−9.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.8% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.1% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.2%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.1% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.4% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
2.2%
−5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.8% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.7%
−5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.3% in 2011
Female
47.3%
−4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.7% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.1% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chester Gap, Virginia?

Chester Gap, Virginia has about 839 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chester Gap, Virginia earns about $53,977 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 $223,800, and the typical rent is about $726 a month.

How educated are people in Chester Gap, Virginia?

About 23.0% 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 13.2% of people in Chester Gap, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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