Chester township is located in Meigs County Ohio. Chester township has a 2024 population of 9,943. Chester township is currently declining at a rate of -0.1% annually and its population has decreased by -0.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,950 in 2020.
The average household income in Chester township is $118,067 with a poverty rate of 7.29%. The median age in Chester township is 52.2 years: 51.7 years for males, and 53.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chester township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,447 | 94.5% |
| Two or more races | 410 | 4.1% |
| Asian | 125 | 1.25% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 0.15% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,985 | 2.5 | 90.9 | 9.1 |
| Married | 2,473 | 2.96 | 96.7 | 3.3 |
| Non Family | 1,112 | 1.24 | 86.4 | 13.6 |
| Female | 316 | 3.23 | 59.5 | 40.5 |
| Male | 84 | 2.68 | 100 | 0 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
90.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 220 | 2.94% |
| Associates Degree | 739 | 9.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,098 | 28.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 891 | 11.91% |
| High School Graduate | 1,745 | 23.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 235 | 3.14% |
| Some College | 1,551 | 20.74% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,208 | 6,775 | 2,866 |
| 2+ Races | 153 | 153 | 86 |
| Asian | 92 | 70 | 37 |
| Hispanic | 16 | 16 | 5 |
| Black | 15 | 15 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 56.21%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,477 | $67,163 | $59,853 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,208 | $81,932 | $91,983 |
| High School Graduate | $46,667 | $57,460 | $35,545 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,617 | $0 | $29,255 |
| Overall | $57,542 | $58,869 | $54,125 |
| Some College | $47,529 | $44,063 | $48,488 |
$57,542
Average Earnings
$58,869
Average Male
$54,125
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.03% of Chester township residents speak only English, while 6.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,405 | 510 | 5.42% |
| Multiple | 410 | 194 | 47.32% |
| Asian | 125 | 12 | 9.6% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 11 | 68.75% |
7.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.23%
Male Poverty Rate
8.46%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chester township is Hispanic, with 68.75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chester township is White, with 5.42% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.12% |
| Some College | 7.38% |
| High School | 7.11% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.22% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 75.74% |
| Female Employed | 3.87% |
| Male Employed | 2.59% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $107,196 | $131,416 |
| Households | $98,008 | $118,067 |
| Married Families | $122,038 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,833 | $64,692 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.3%
Male Marriage Rate
60.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,031
Number of Veterans
1,013
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 363 |
| Second Gulf War | 154 |
| Korea | 116 |
| First Gulf War | 106 |
| World War II | 48 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 435 |
| 65 to 74 | 242 |
| 35 to 54 | 187 |
| 55 to 64 | 105 |
| 18 to 34 | 62 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 982 | 12.55% |
| 2+ Races | 49 | 19.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.3%
Labor Force Participation
58.6%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
80.14%
Born in Chester township
96.14%
Native Born
3.86%
Foreign Born
1.03%
Non Citizen
2.83%
Naturalized
96.14% of Chester township residents were born in the United States, with 80.14% having been born in Ohio. 1.03% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,893 | -10 | -0.1% |
| 2028 | 9,903 | -10 | -0.1% |
| 2027 | 9,913 | -10 | -0.1% |
| 2026 | 9,923 | -10 | -0.1% |
| 2025 | 9,933 | -10 | -0.1% |
| 2024 | 9,943 | -10 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 9,953 | -10 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 9,963 | -22 | -0.22% |
| 2021 | 9,985 | 35 | 0.35% |
| 2020 | 9,950 | -296 | -2.89% |
| 2019 | 10,246 | -34 | -0.33% |
| 2018 | 10,280 | -15 | -0.15% |
| 2017 | 10,295 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 10,295 | -7 | -0.07% |
| 2015 | 10,302 | -11 | -0.11% |
| 2014 | 10,313 | 12 | 0.12% |
| 2013 | 10,301 | 9 | 0.09% |
| 2012 | 10,292 | 53 | 0.52% |
| 2011 | 10,239 | -10 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 10,249 | 0 | 0% |