Chester, VA Demographics
What is the population of Chester?
There are 23,519 residents in Chester, with a median age of 41. Of this, 49.56% are males and 50.44% are females. US-born citizens make up 90.74% of the resident pool in Chester, while non-US-born citizens account for 5.41%. Additionally, 3.85% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 20,122 people in Chester currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 23,519 | 2.0% |
| Male Population | 11,655 | 0.9% |
| Female Population | 11,864 | 3.0% |
Male Population 49.56%
Female Population 50.44%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 41 | 1.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 21,341 | 2.4% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 1,273 | 14.2% |
| Not Citizen | 905 | -18.5% |
Citizen U.S. Born 90.74%
Citizen not U.S. Born 5.41%
Not Citizen 3.85%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 91 | 59.6% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,035 | 20.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,159 | -5.2% |
| Moved from Different State | 892 | 17.7% |
| Same House as Last Year | 20,122 | 1.3% |
Moved from Abroad 0.39%
Moved from Same County 4.44%
Moved from Same State 4.97%
Moved from Different State 3.83%
Same House as Last Year 86.36%
What are the employment statistics in Chester?
White-collar workers make up 78.94% of the working population in Chester, while blue-collar employees account for 21.06%. There are also 1,650 entrepreneurs in Chester (6.91% of the workforce); 15,544 workers employed in private companies (65.07%); and 5,342 people working in governmental institutions (22.36%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 18,856 | 107.8% |
| Blue Collar | 5,032 | 86.7% |
White Collar 78.94%
Blue Collar 21.06%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,650 | 165.3% |
| Private Companies | 15,544 | 92.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 5,342 | 112.1% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,352 | 152.7% |
Self Employees 6.91%
Private Companies 65.07%
Governmental Workers 22.36%
Not for Profit Companies 5.66%
How many households are there in Chester?
There are a total of 9,203 households in Chester, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 69.59% of these Chester households, while non-family units account for the remaining 30.41%. Additionally, 33.22% of households have children and 66.78% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 9,203 | 2.4% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -22.2% |
| Family Households | 6,404 | -0.3% |
| Non-Family Households | 2,799 | 9.0% |
Family Households 69.59%
Non-Family Households 30.41%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 3,057 | 5.9% |
| Households without Children | 6,146 | 0.7% |
Households with Children 33.22%
Households without Children 66.78%
What are the median and average incomes in Chester?
The average annual household income in Chester is $100,379, while the median household income sits at $88,455 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $88,849, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $115,553. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $42,743 and $62,542, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $100,379 | -5.4% |
| Median Household Income | $88,455 | 1.4% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1,792 | -15.6% |
| People above Poverty Level | 21,365 | 4.0% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Chester?
There are 9,697 housing units in Chester, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1990. Of the 9,203 occupied housing units in Chester, 72.91% are owner-occupied, while 27.09% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 68.23% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $292,500. In general, housing costs reach $1,399 per month in Chester.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 9,697 | 2.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1990 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 58 | -39.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 72 | -2.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 373 | -13.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 781 | -12.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,330 | -5.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 2,222 | 1.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,612 | -4.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,934 | 6.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 1,084 | 32.2% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 231 | 220.8% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 9,203 | 2.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 6,710 | 2.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 2,493 | 3.1% |
Owner Occupied 72.91%
Renter Occupied 27.09%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 4,578 | 1.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 2,132 | 3.6% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $292,500 | 6.6% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $286,400 | 4.3% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,399 | 2.9% |
With Mortgage 68.23%
Without Mortgage 31.77%
What is the level of education in Chester?
Approximately 33.18% of the population in Chester holds a high school degree (that's 6,022 residents), while 20.33% have attained a college certificate (3,690 locals) and 19.67% have a bachelor's degree (3,571 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 834 | -19.5% |
| Some High School | 6,022 | -1.4% |
| Some College | 3,690 | -28.0% |
| Associate Degree | 2,207 | 12.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 3,571 | 11.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,828 | -8.0% |
No High School 4.59%
Some High School 33.18%
Some College 20.33%
Associate Degree 12.16%
Bachelor's Degree 19.67%
Graduate Degree 10.07%
What is the marital status of Chester residents?
A total of 6,034 people in Chester have never been married (which represents 31.5% of the total population), while 10,090 of them are wedded (52.67%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 273 (1.43%) and 1,749 (9.13%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 6,034 | -0.7% |
| Married | 10,090 | 2.7% |
| Separated | 273 | 7.9% |
| Widowed | 1,284 | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 1,749 | 2.8% |
Never Married 31.5%
Married 52.67%
Separated 1.43%
Widowed 6.7%
Divorced 9.13%
What are the most common means of transportation in Chester?
The top three means of transportation people in Chester use to get to work are: car, railroad and taxi cab. A total of 9,728 residents commute by car, 96 prefer going to work by railroad and 93 by taxi cab
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 9,728 | -2.1% |
| Subway or Elevated | 1 | N/A |
| Railroad | 96 | 0.0% |
| Bicycle | 27 | 42.1% |
| TaxiCab | 93 | 25.7% |
| Walk | 75 | 11.9% |
What is the median and average household income in Chester by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.