Chester is a city located in Chester County South Carolina. Chester has a 2024 population of 5,211. Chester is currently declining at a rate of -0.31% annually and its population has decreased by -1.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,273 in 2020.
The average household income in Chester is $47,954 with a poverty rate of 25.03%. The median age in Chester is 37.3 years: 33.7 years for males, and 42.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chester was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3,387 | 64.63% |
| White | 1,668 | 31.83% |
| Two or more races | 144 | 2.75% |
| Asian | 42 | 0.8% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,262 | 2.29 | 54.4 | 45.6 |
| Non Family | 1,025 | 1.1 | 55.8 | 44.2 |
| Married | 598 | 2.93 | 62.2 | 37.8 |
| Female | 559 | 3.46 | 41.3 | 58.7 |
| Male | 80 | 4.65 | 68.8 | 31.3 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
54.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 604 | 16.67% |
| Associates Degree | 262 | 7.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 381 | 10.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 93 | 2.57% |
| High School Graduate | 1,280 | 35.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 110 | 3.04% |
| Some College | 893 | 24.65% |
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 | 2,317 | 1,724 | 252 |
| White | 1,180 | 1,076 | 178 |
| 2+ Races | 84 | 67 | 28 |
| Asian | 42 | 42 | 16 |
| Hispanic | 41 | 41 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 38.1%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,761 | $59,375 | $39,167 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,130 | $181,818 | $62,609 |
| High School Graduate | $34,196 | $38,750 | $23,810 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,333 | $33,942 | $18,250 |
| Overall | $33,850 | $39,493 | $25,508 |
| Some College | $33,708 | $40,972 | $27,141 |
$33,850
Average Earnings
$39,493
Average Male
$25,508
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.14% of Chester residents speak only English, while 1.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,365 | 1,019 | 30.28% |
| White | 1,638 | 223 | 13.61% |
| Multiple | 140 | 56 | 40% |
| Hispanic | 68 | 41 | 60.29% |
25.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.98%
Male Poverty Rate
25.09%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chester is Hispanic, with 60.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chester is White, with 13.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.01%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.06% |
| High School | 26.29% |
| Some College | 18.85% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.27% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 42.75% |
| Male Unemployed | 23.81% |
| Male Employed | 10.56% |
| Female Employed | 8.75% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $48,990 | $56,947 |
| Households | $41,231 | $47,954 |
| Married Families | $69,229 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,688 | $33,667 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.9%
Male Marriage Rate
27.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
317
Number of Veterans
247
Male Veterans
70
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 142 |
| Second Gulf War | 57 |
| First Gulf War | 21 |
| World War II | 18 |
| Korea | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 130 |
| 75+ | 105 |
| 65 to 74 | 56 |
| 35 to 54 | 26 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 174 | 6.79% |
| White | 135 | 10.73% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 9.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
49.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.9%
Labor Force Participation
48.5%
Employment Rate
11.6%
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
81.3%
Born in Chester
99.58%
Native Born
0.42%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.42%
Naturalized
99.58% of Chester residents were born in the United States, with 81.3% having been born in South Carolina. 0% 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 | 5,135 | -15 | -0.29% |
| 2028 | 5,150 | -15 | -0.29% |
| 2027 | 5,165 | -16 | -0.31% |
| 2026 | 5,181 | -15 | -0.29% |
| 2025 | 5,196 | -15 | -0.29% |
| 2024 | 5,211 | -16 | -0.31% |
| 2023 | 5,227 | 29 | 0.56% |
| 2022 | 5,198 | -38 | -0.73% |
| 2021 | 5,236 | -37 | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 5,273 | -94 | -1.75% |
| 2019 | 5,367 | -23 | -0.43% |
| 2018 | 5,390 | -15 | -0.28% |
| 2017 | 5,405 | -9 | -0.17% |
| 2016 | 5,414 | -27 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 5,441 | -11 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 5,452 | -53 | -0.96% |
| 2013 | 5,505 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2012 | 5,506 | -35 | -0.63% |
| 2011 | 5,541 | -50 | -0.89% |
| 2010 | 5,591 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,476 | -682 | -9.53% |
| 1990 | 7,158 | 338 | 4.96% |
| 1980 | 6,820 | -225 | -3.19% |
| 1970 | 7,045 | 139 | 2.01% |
| 1960 | 6,906 | 13 | 0.19% |
| 1950 | 6,893 | 501 | 7.84% |
| 1940 | 6,392 | 864 | 15.63% |
| 1930 | 5,528 | -29 | -0.52% |
| 1920 | 5,557 | 803 | 16.89% |
| 1910 | 4,754 | 679 | 16.66% |
| 1900 | 4,075 | 1,372 | 50.76% |
| 1890 | 2,703 | -2,432 | -47.36% |