Chester is a city located in Hancock County West Virginia. Chester has a 2024 population of 2,084. Chester is currently declining at a rate of -1.37% annually and its population has decreased by -5.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,200 in 2020.
The average household income in Chester is $70,287 with a poverty rate of 10.12%. The median age in Chester is 55.4 years: 47.8 years for males, and 60.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chester was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,199 | 95.53% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 72 | 3.13% |
| Two or more races | 19 | 0.83% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.52% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,188 | 1.94 | 81.4 | 18.6 |
| Married | 571 | 2.47 | 87.2 | 12.8 |
| Non Family | 458 | 1.1 | 81.7 | 18.3 |
| Female | 136 | 2.45 | 52.9 | 47.1 |
| Male | 23 | 2.48 | 100 | 0 |
2.47
Average Family Size
1.94
Average Household Size
81.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 152 | 7.94% |
| Associates Degree | 246 | 12.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 471 | 24.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 30 | 1.57% |
| High School Graduate | 615 | 32.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 81 | 4.23% |
| Some College | 319 | 16.67% |
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 | 1,795 | 1,597 | 501 |
| Islander | 72 | 72 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 34 | 6 | 0 |
| Asian | 12 | 6 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 27.91%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,000 | $45,556 | $31,591 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $20,625 |
| Overall | $40,598 | $55,578 | $28,958 |
| Some College | $44,500 | $56,341 | $32,955 |
$40,598
Average Earnings
$55,578
Average Male
$28,958
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.25% of Chester residents speak only English, while 0.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,154 | 229 | 10.63% |
| Hispanic | 45 | 3 | 6.67% |
| Multiple | 19 | 1 | 5.26% |
10.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.32%
Male Poverty Rate
9.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chester is White, with 10.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chester is Multiple, with 5.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.39%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.98%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.75% |
| High School | 20.16% |
| Some College | 6.37% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 59.38% |
| Female Unemployed | 16.36% |
| Female Employed | 2.83% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $101,429 | $86,716 |
| Households | $63,750 | $70,287 |
| Married Families | $104,438 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,773 | $44,100 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.0%
Male Marriage Rate
56.7%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
181
Number of Veterans
181
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 50 |
| First Gulf War | 36 |
| Second Gulf War | 25 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 48 |
| 75+ | 47 |
| 35 to 54 | 36 |
| 18 to 34 | 25 |
| 65 to 74 | 25 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 174 | 9.39% |
| Asian | 6 | 50% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 5.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0.55%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.1%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.5%
Labor Force Participation
45.4%
Employment Rate
11.8%
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
29.11%
Born in Chester
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Chester residents were born in the United States, with 29.11% having been born in West Virginia. 0% 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 | 1,939 | -29 | -1.47% |
| 2028 | 1,968 | -29 | -1.45% |
| 2027 | 1,997 | -29 | -1.43% |
| 2026 | 2,026 | -29 | -1.41% |
| 2025 | 2,055 | -29 | -1.39% |
| 2024 | 2,084 | -29 | -1.37% |
| 2023 | 2,113 | -15 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 2,128 | -32 | -1.48% |
| 2021 | 2,160 | -40 | -1.82% |
| 2020 | 2,200 | -139 | -5.94% |
| 2019 | 2,339 | -27 | -1.14% |
| 2018 | 2,366 | -33 | -1.38% |
| 2017 | 2,399 | -26 | -1.07% |
| 2016 | 2,425 | -37 | -1.5% |
| 2015 | 2,462 | -28 | -1.12% |
| 2014 | 2,490 | -15 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 2,505 | -11 | -0.44% |
| 2012 | 2,516 | -19 | -0.75% |
| 2011 | 2,535 | -8 | -0.31% |
| 2010 | 2,543 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,592 | -313 | -10.77% |
| 1990 | 2,905 | -392 | -11.89% |
| 1980 | 3,297 | -317 | -8.77% |
| 1970 | 3,614 | -173 | -4.57% |
| 1960 | 3,787 | 29 | 0.77% |
| 1950 | 3,758 | -47 | -1.24% |
| 1940 | 3,805 | 104 | 2.81% |
| 1930 | 3,701 | 418 | 12.73% |
| 1920 | 3,283 | 99 | 3.11% |
| 1910 | 3,184 | 1,245 | 64.21% |