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Chester

County:
Lake County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.816
State:
South Dakota

Chester is a CDP located in Lake County, South Dakota. Chester has a 2026 population of 204. Chester is currently declining at a rate of -1.92% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Chester is $68,333 with a poverty rate of 0%. The median age in Chester is 62.3 years: 59.5 years for males, and 63.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 133.8 males.

204
Total Population
250
Density (mi²)
-4 -1.92%
Growth

Chester Population

Chester Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026204-4-1.92%
2025208-3-1.42%

Median Age

Overall: 62.3 years
Female: 63.9 years
Male: 59.5 years

Chester Adults

There are 137 adults, (60 of whom are seniors) in Chester.

Sex Ratio

Female: 65 (42.8%)
Male: 87 (57.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Chester includes 89.47% White, 5.26% other race, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White13689.47%
Other race85.26%
Two or more races85.26%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White13689.47%
Other race85.26%
Two or more races85.26%

Chester Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Chester 's average per capita income is $54,375. Household income levels show a median of $68,333. The poverty rate stands at 0%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Families$96,000$93,330
Married Families$95,750-
Households$68,333$73,741
Non Families$48,333$52,640

$54,375

Average Income

$68,333

Median Household Income

0%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)