Chester is a town located in Dodge County Georgia. Chester has a 2024 population of 1,482. Chester is currently growing at a rate of 0.34% annually and its population has increased by 1.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,461 in 2020.
The average household income in Chester is $38,134 with a poverty rate of 45.8%. The median age in Chester is 38.2 years: 38.6 years for males, and 33.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chester was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 970 | 56.99% |
| White | 643 | 37.78% |
| Other race | 67 | 3.94% |
| Two or more races | 13 | 0.76% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.53% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 152 | 3.29 | 46.7 | 53.3 |
| Female | 58 | 4.64 | 31 | 69 |
| Non Family | 52 | 1.4 | 57.7 | 42.3 |
| Married | 36 | 3.69 | 47.2 | 52.8 |
| Male | 6 | 4.17 | 100 | 0 |
3.97
Average Family Size
3.29
Average Household Size
46.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 298 | 21.24% |
| Associates Degree | 60 | 4.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 55 | 3.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 12 | 0.86% |
| High School Graduate | 775 | 55.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 63 | 4.49% |
| Some College | 140 | 9.98% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 794 | 572 | 30 |
| White | 499 | 404 | 37 |
| Hispanic | 107 | 63 | 0 |
| Other Race | 51 | 16 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 7 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 7.41%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $40,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,487 | $33,684 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,534 | $36,591 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,870 | $34,545 | $23,958 |
| Some College | $26,167 | $29,688 | $23,229 |
$32,870
Average Earnings
$34,545
Average Male
$23,958
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.68% of Chester residents speak only English, while 5.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 240 | 136 | 56.67% |
| White | 219 | 81 | 36.99% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 12 | 85.71% |
| Native | 9 | 9 | 100% |
| Multiple | 3 | 3 | 100% |
45.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
39.92%
Male Poverty Rate
51.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chester is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chester is White, with 36.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 75.88%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 43.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42% |
| Some College | 23.94% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 22.86% |
| Male Employed | 5.5% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $32,500 | $39,743 |
| Households | $26,786 | $38,134 |
| Married Families | $77,727 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,286 | $28,604 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
15.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
14.5%
Male Marriage Rate
21.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 15-19, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
79
Number of Veterans
77
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 41 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| Vietnam | 12 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 33 |
| 35 to 54 | 21 |
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 66 | 7.26% |
| White | 13 | 2.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
50%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
11.5%
Labor Force Participation
11.2%
Employment Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
70.8%
Born in Chester
95.89%
Native Born
4.11%
Foreign Born
4.11%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
95.89% of Chester residents were born in the United States, with 70.8% having been born in Georgia. 4.11% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,508 | 5 | 0.33% |
| 2028 | 1,503 | 5 | 0.33% |
| 2027 | 1,498 | 6 | 0.4% |
| 2026 | 1,492 | 5 | 0.34% |
| 2025 | 1,487 | 5 | 0.34% |
| 2024 | 1,482 | 5 | 0.34% |
| 2023 | 1,477 | -14 | -0.94% |
| 2022 | 1,491 | 124 | 9.07% |
| 2021 | 1,367 | -94 | -6.43% |
| 2020 | 1,461 | -106 | -6.76% |
| 2019 | 1,567 | -16 | -1.01% |
| 2018 | 1,583 | 14 | 0.89% |
| 2017 | 1,569 | -10 | -0.63% |
| 2016 | 1,579 | 6 | 0.38% |
| 2015 | 1,573 | 5 | 0.32% |
| 2014 | 1,568 | -29 | -1.82% |
| 2013 | 1,597 | 13 | 0.82% |
| 2012 | 1,584 | 4 | 0.25% |
| 2011 | 1,580 | -14 | -0.88% |
| 2010 | 1,594 | 0 | 0% |