State
County
Land Area (mi²)
0.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,742.10/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.97% (-15)
Growth Since 2010
-3.88% (-62)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Chester, Georgia Population 2021
1,534
Chester is a city located in Dodge County Georgia. With a 2020 population of 1,534, it is the 264th largest city in Georgia and the 8620th largest city in the United States . Chester is currently declining at a rate of -0.97% annually and its population has decreased by -3.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,596 in 2010. Chester reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 1 miles, Chester has a population density of 1,742 people per square mile.
The average household income in Chester is $33,467 with a poverty rate of 48.14%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $368 per month, and the median house value is $62,500. The median age in Chester is 40.2 years, 40.6 years for males, and 30.6 years for females.
Chester Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chesterwas:
- Black or African American: 65.56%
- White: 32.16%
- Other race: 1.81%
- Asian: 0.24%
- Two or more races: 0.24%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Chester, Georgia is 1,534 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,564.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 1,596.
Chester, Georgia Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,378 | 65.56% |
| White | 676 | 32.16% |
| Some Other Race | 38 | 1.81% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 0.24% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.24% |
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Chester Population by Race
Chester Population Pyramid $2021
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Chester Population by Age
Chester Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 194 | 2.49 | 44.3 |
| Female | 70 | 3 | 12.9 |
| Non Family | 67 | 1.12 | 53.7 |
| Married | 50 | 3.36 | 68 |
| Male | 7 | 4.43 | 100 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
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Chester Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 70 | 3.82% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 430 | 23.45% |
| High School Graduate | 1,009 | 55.02% |
| Some College | 233 | 12.70% |
| Associates Degree | 51 | 2.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 28 | 1.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 13 | 0.71% |
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Chester Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Chester Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,225 | 825 | 29 |
| White | 545 | 453 | 12 |
| Hispanic | 47 | 44 | |
| Other Race | 12 | 12 | |
| Asian | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 2.37%.
Chester Educational Attainment by Race
Chester Earnings by Educational Attainment
Chester Language by Age
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Chester Language
97.68% of Chester residents speak only English, while 2.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.03% of the population.
Chester Language
Chester Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 213 | 159 | 74.65% |
| White | 226 | 71 | 31.42% |
| Multiple | 5 | 3 | 60.00% |
48.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
50.81%
Male Poverty Rate
46.49%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Chester
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chester is Black, with 74.65% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chester is White, with 31.42% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 51.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 60.56%.
Chester Poverty
Chester Poverty Rate by Education
Chester Marital Status
Marriage Rates
16.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
14.8%
Male Marriage Rate
26.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Chester Married by Age and Sex
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Chester Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Chester Marital Status by Race
Chester Marital Status
Chester Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 70 | 5.41% |
| White | 35 | 5.65% |
Chester Veterans by Race
Chester Veterans by Education
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14.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
Chester Veterans by Education
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7.7%
Labor Force Participation
7.4%
Employment Rate
4%
Unemployment Rate
Chester Employment by Age
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Chester Employment by Race
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Chester Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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76.97%
Born in Chester
97.81%
Native Born
2.19%
Foreign Born
2.19%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.81% of Chester residents were born in the United States, with 76.97% having been born in Georgia. 2.19% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Chester Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,534 | -15 | -0.97% |
| 2020 | 1,549 | -15 | -0.96% |
| 2019 | 1,564 | -15 | -0.95% |
| 2018 | 1,579 | 10 | 0.64% |
| 2017 | 1,569 | -9 | -0.57% |
| 2016 | 1,578 | 4 | 0.25% |
| 2015 | 1,574 | 6 | 0.38% |
| 2014 | 1,568 | -29 | -1.82% |
| 2013 | 1,597 | 15 | 0.95% |
| 2012 | 1,582 | 3 | 0.19% |
| 2011 | 1,579 | -15 | -0.94% |
| 2010 | 1,594 | 0.00% |