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Chester County

Tennessee · 17,131 residents · 285.736 sq mi
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Chester County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,915. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $102,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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
17,131
+10%since 2000
from 15,540 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
60 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 54 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.2
+6%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K14K15K17K18K1990201020202024Chester County
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,915
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,349 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,343
+10%since 2000
from $15,756 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,500
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$610
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $401 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.3%
−35.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
27.0% rent
Vacancy rate
13.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+23%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(13,612)
Black10%(1,557)
Hispanic / Latino1%(150)
Asian0.2%(36)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.5%(3,958)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(14,837)
Black9.1%(1,561)
Hispanic / Latino2%(343)
Asian0.3%(53)
Other2%(342)
Diversity Score30.1%(5,165)
Diversity Score
30
+18%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+34%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.0%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.4%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chester County, Tennessee?

Chester County, Tennessee has about 17,131 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chester County, Tennessee earns about $39,915 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 $102,500, and the typical rent is about $610 a month.

How educated are people in Chester County, Tennessee?

About 13.8% 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 15.1% 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 4,312 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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5 census tracts
Census Tract 9702Census Tract 9703.02Census Tract 9701.01Census Tract 9701.02Census Tract 9703.01
4 ZIP codes
ZIP 38340ZIP 38332ZIP 38352ZIP 38347
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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