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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Chester

West Virginia · 2,592 residents · 0.999 sq mi
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Chester has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,550. Population has declined 11% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $60,300. With a median age of 40.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,592
−11%since 1990
from 2,905 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,595 / sq mi
−11%since 1990
from 2,908 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.4
+6%since 1990
from 38.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Chester
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,550
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,320 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,137
+86%since 1990
from $9,221 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.8%
−11.6 ptssince 1990
from 22.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$60,300
+51%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$403
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $285 in 1990
US average: $602
66.3%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 67.3% in 1990
33.7% rent
2.1
+20%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(2,865)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(34)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score6.2%(180)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(2,536)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(29)
Asian0.2%(5)
Diversity Score3.6%(95)
4
−41%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.6%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.8%
+19.1 ptssince 1990
from 68.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.3 min
−15%since 1990
from 16.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Chester, West Virginia?

Chester, West Virginia has about 2,592 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Chester, West Virginia earns about $28,550 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chester, West Virginia expensive?

In Chester, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $60,300, and the typical rent is about $403 a month.

How educated are people in Chester, West Virginia?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Chester, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chester, West Virginia?

About 10.8% of people in Chester, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chester, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Chester, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 313 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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