Chester Population

2010–2026

1,482

2026 projection

182.3% since 2020 (increase)

05001K1.5K2K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Chester. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,482+60.41%
20251,476-100.67%
20241,486+60.41%
20231,480-60.40%
20221,486+1128.15%
20211,374+849161.71%
2020525-8513.93%
2019610-12016.44%
2018730-8810.76%
2017818-11412.23%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Chester is growing faster than Dodge County, and slower than Georgia and the U.S.

  • Georgia+5.3%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Chester+1.0%
  • Dodge County−1.4%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Chester Demographics

35.4median age

Median age

Female34 yrs
Male37.1 yrs

Adults

1,670
128 seniors (65+) · 8% of adults1,542 other adults

Sex

Female 16.1% · 291Male 83.9% · 1,517

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 18 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Chester Income

$56,048median household income

Median household income

$56,048

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$38,426

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

38.4%

About 1 in 3 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Chester Marital Status

19% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married19%16%39%
Never married51%54%35%
Divorced22%23%16%
Widowed3%2%7%
Separated5%6%3%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201