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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Chester County

Tennessee · 15,540 residents · 285.736 sq mi
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Chester County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,349. Population has grown 21% since 1990. 11% 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 $71,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

15,540
+21%since 1990
from 12,819 in 1990
1990 – 2025
54 / sq mi
+21%since 1990
from 45 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.1
+4%since 1990
from 32.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
12K14K15K17K18K1990201020202024Chester County
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,349
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,413 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,756
+90%since 1990
from $8,281 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.4%
−4.5 ptssince 1990
from 18.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$71,700
+37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$401
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $241 in 1990
US average: $602
77.3%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 77.4% in 1990
22.7% rent
2.1
+2%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(11,374)
Black11%(1,414)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(48)
Asian0.1%(13)
Diversity Score25.8%(3,309)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(13,612)
Black10%(1,557)
Hispanic / Latino1%(150)
Asian0.2%(36)
Diversity Score25.5%(3,958)
25
−1%since 1990
from 26 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.2%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 8.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.8%
+13.2 ptssince 1990
from 54.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.5 min
−19%since 1990
from 22.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chester County, Tennessee?

Chester County, Tennessee has about 15,540 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Chester County, Tennessee?

The typical household in Chester County, Tennessee earns about $34,349 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chester County, Tennessee expensive?

In Chester County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $71,700, and the typical rent is about $401 a month.

How educated are people in Chester County, Tennessee?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Chester County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chester County, Tennessee?

About 14.4% of people in Chester County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chester County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Chester County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,721 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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