Chester, West Virginia Population 2022
Chester is a city located in Hancock County West Virginia. Chester has a 2020 population of 2,285. Chester is currently declining at a rate of -1.21% annually and its population has decreased by -11.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,578 in 2010.
The average household income in Chester is $48,383 with a poverty rate of 8.38%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $613 per month, and the median house value is $99,200. The median age in Chester is 48 years, 49.7 years for males, and 46.3 years for females.
Chester Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chesterwas:
- White: 95.67%
- Two or more races: 4.28%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.05%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,078 | 95.67% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.05% |
| Two or More Races | 93 | 4.28% |
Chester Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,220 | 1.78 | 66.8 |
| Married | 491 | 2.41 | 85.3 |
| Male | 15 | 2.87 | 100 |
| Female | 113 | 2.65 | 8 |
| Non Family | 601 | 1.08 | 61.9 |
2.46
Average Family Size
1.78
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0.00% | |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 196 | 11.76% |
| High School Graduate | 556 | 33.35% |
| Some College | 507 | 30.41% |
| Associates Degree | 159 | 9.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 249 | 14.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 0.00% |
Chester Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,589 | 1,453 | 249 |
| Islander | 1 | 1 | |
| 2+ Races | 77 | 17 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 15.67%.
Chester Language by Age
Chester Language
100.00% of Chester residents speak only English, while 0.00% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.00% of the population.
Chester Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,078 | 122 | 5.87% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Multiple | 93 | 60 | 64.52% |
8.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.22%
Male Poverty Rate
7.03%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Chester
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chester is White, with 5.87% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chester is Multiple, with 64.52% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 0.00%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.58%.
Chester Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.5%
Male Marriage Rate
53.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Chester Married by Age and Sex
Chester Marriage
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.
Chester Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 199 | 12.10% |
| 2+ Races | 60 | 64.52% |
Chester Veterans by Education
23.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
6.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
53.2%
Labor Force Participation
48.6%
Employment Rate
8.7%
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
33.06%
Born in Chester
100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
100.00% of Chester residents were born in the United States, with 33.06% having been born in West Virginia. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 3,184 | 0.00% | |
| 1920 | 3,283 | 99 | 0.31% |
| 1930 | 3,701 | 418 | 1.21% |
| 1940 | 3,805 | 104 | 0.28% |
| 1950 | 3,758 | -47 | -0.12% |
| 1960 | 3,787 | 29 | 0.08% |
| 1970 | 3,614 | -173 | -0.47% |
| 1980 | 3,297 | -317 | -0.91% |
| 1990 | 2,905 | -392 | -1.26% |
| 2000 | 2,592 | -313 | -1.13% |
| 2010 | 2,578 | -14 | -0.05% |
| 2011 | 2,569 | -9 | -0.35% |
| 2012 | 2,550 | -19 | -0.74% |
| 2013 | 2,539 | -11 | -0.43% |
| 2014 | 2,521 | -18 | -0.71% |
| 2015 | 2,492 | -29 | -1.15% |
| 2016 | 2,458 | -34 | -1.36% |
| 2017 | 2,429 | -29 | -1.18% |
| 2018 | 2,397 | -32 | -1.32% |
| 2019 | 2,369 | -28 | -1.17% |
| 2020 | 2,341 | -28 | -1.18% |
| 2021 | 2,313 | -28 | -1.20% |
| 2022 | 2,285 | -28 | -1.21% |