Chester, Georgia Population 2022
Chester is a city located in Dodge County Georgia. Chester has a 2020 population of 1,519. Chester is currently declining at a rate of -0.98% annually and its population has decreased by -4.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,594 in 2010.
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%
Population by Race
| 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% |
Chester Population Pyramid $2022
| 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
| 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% |
Chester Educational Attainment by Race
| 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 Language by Age
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 Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 213 | 159 | 74.65% |
| White | 226 | 71 | 31.42% |
| Multiple | 5 | 3 | 60.00% |
| Other | NaN% |
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 Other, with NaN% 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 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
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 70 | 5.41% |
| White | 35 | 5.65% |
Chester Veterans by Education
14.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
7.7%
Labor Force Participation
7.4%
Employment Rate
4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,519 | -15 | -0.98% |
| 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% |