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Chester County

Tennessee · 17,341 residents · 285.736 sq mi
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Chester County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,336. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $118,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
17,341
+12%since 2000
from 15,540 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
61 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 54 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+14%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K14K15K17K18K1990201020202024Chester County
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,336
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,349 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,150
+41%since 2000
from $15,756 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.8%
US avg: 10%
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,700
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$643
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $401 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
26.8% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+7%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(14,471)
Black8.6%(1,494)
Hispanic / Latino3%(528)
Asian0.4%(70)
Other1.9%(337)
Diversity Score32.2%(5,583)
Segregation Score33.6%(5,835)
Diversity Score
32
+26%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
34
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+57%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.1%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.5%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.5%
−74.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$161,800+36%
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CHESTER COUNTY VS
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Income$60,042+13%
Home value$211,800+78%
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CHESTER COUNTY VS
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Income$55,136+3%
Home value$164,800+39%
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CHESTER COUNTY VS
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Income$46,069−14%
Home value$121,700+3%
Population25,274+40%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chester County, Tennessee?

Chester County, Tennessee has about 17,341 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chester County, Tennessee earns about $53,336 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 $118,700, and the typical rent is about $643 a month.

How educated are people in Chester County, Tennessee?

About 15.9% 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 13.3% 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 4,522 residents, a change of about 35 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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