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Chester Gap

Virginia · 894 residents · 2.081 sq mi
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Chester Gap is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $100,192. Population has fallen 22% since 2019, a loss of 251 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $214,900. Households here earn about 31% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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

Total population
894
−22%since 2019
from 1,145 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
430 / sq mi
−22%since 2019
from 550 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
+7%since 2019
from 36.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
6848109361K1K201020202024Chester Gap
2024726
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,192
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $88,409 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,388
+10%since 2019
from $33,138 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2019
from 53.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 3.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance12.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food9.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$214,900
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $200,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,143
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,141 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 79.0% in 2019
20.1% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−5%since 2019
from 2.3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(1,123)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.7%(54)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(756)
Black2.5%(22)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(64)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0.9%(8)
Diversity Score26%(232)
Diversity Score
26
+452%since 2019
from 5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2019
from 18.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2019
from 80.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2019
from 3.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
55.1 min
−2%since 2019
from 56.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2019
from 78.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 2.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2019
from 57.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 33.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 54.1% in 2019
Female
48.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 45.9% in 2019
Foreign born
2.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 1.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 14.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chester Gap, Virginia?

Chester Gap, Virginia has about 894 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chester Gap, Virginia earns about $100,192 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 $214,900, and the typical rent is about $1,143 a month.

How educated are people in Chester Gap, Virginia?

About 14.2% 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 7.1% 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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