Chester, VA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Chester, Virginia Summary
Life in Chester research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Chester over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Chester:
The population in Chester is 22,512.
The median home value in Chester is $250,100.
The median income in Chester is $78,673.
The cost of living in Chester is 101 which is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Chester is $1,295.
The unemployment rate in Chester is 4.6%.
The poverty rate in Chester is 10.1%.
Table Of Contents
Chester SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
7
Diversity
9
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
6
Chester, VA Cost Of Living
101
Chester's Overall Cost Of Living
Chester's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Chester | Virginia | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 106 | 100 | |
| Services | 103 | 99 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 94 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 104 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 113 | 131 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 92 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 104 | 96 | 100 | |
Rankings for Chester in Virginia
Map Of Chester, VA
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Population over time in Chester
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 22,098 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 22,144 | 0.9% |
| 2019 | 21,957 | -2.7% |
| 2018 | 22,564 | 2.9% |
| 2017 | 21,927 | 2.7% |
| 2016 | 21,355 | 3.6% |
| 2015 | 20,606 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 20,398 | 3.0% |
| 2013 | 19,806 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 19,918 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Chester
| Race | Chester | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.3% | 60.6% | 59.4% |
| African American | 24.7% | 18.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.8% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 3.8% | 3.7% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 9.1% | 9.8% | 18.4% |
Gender in Chester
| Gender | Chester | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Chester for adults over 25
| Education | Chester | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.0% | 23.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 13.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Chester, Virginia
| Income | Chester | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.2% | 4.6% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.7% | 3.0% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.0% | 6.4% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.7% | 6.9% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.1% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.9% | 15.8% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.1% | 12.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.6% | 17.6% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.2% | 9.7% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.6% | 13.1% | 9.5% |
