Chester County's estimated 2026 population is 18,184 with a growth rate of 0.85% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Chester County is the 73rd largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 17,194 and has seen a growth of 5.76% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Chester County includes 85.04% White, 9.82% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (85.04%)
Black or African American (9.82%)
Two or more races (3.39%)
Other race (1.4%)
Native American (0.18%)
Asian (0.18%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,842 | 85.04% |
| Black or African American | 1,713 | 9.82% |
| Two or more races | 591 | 3.39% |
| Other race | 244 | 1.4% |
| Native American | 31 | 0.18% |
| Asian | 31 | 0.18% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Chester County's average per capita income is $45,005. Household income levels show a median of $60,543. The poverty rate stands at 15.59%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $86,000 | - |
| Families | $68,614 | $80,894 |
| Households | $60,543 | $72,399 |
| Non Families | $32,321 | $49,882 |
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