Chester County, TN
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Chester County Overview
17,392
TOTAL POPULATION
8,384
MALE POPULATION
9,008
FEMALE POPULATION
93.07
MALES / 100 FEMALES
107.44
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$24,788
PER CAPITA INCOME
$64,526
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$57,471
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
43.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
56.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,698
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
7,632
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
54.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Chester County Area Codes
Race in Chester County
The most populous races in Chester County are White / Caucasian (14,988 | 86.2%), Black / African American (1,795 | 10.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (511 | 2.9%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 30 | 0.2% |
| Black / African American | 1,795 | 10.3% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 511 | 2.9% |
| Native / Alaskan | 0 | 0.0% |
| White / Caucasian | 14,988 | 86.2% |
| Two or more Races | 423 | 2.4% |
| Some other Race | 156 | 0.9% |
| Total | 17,392 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Chester County
The most populous ancestries reported in Chester County are Irish (2,030 | 11.7%), American (1,988 | 11.4%), English (1,557 | 8.9%), German (1,443 | 8.3%), and African (1,186 | 6.8%), together accounting for 47.2% of all Chester County residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 1,186 | 6.8% |
| American | 1,988 | 11.4% |
| Arab | 1 | 0.0% |
| Austrian | 8 | 0.1% |
| British | 62 | 0.4% |
| Burmese | 10 | 0.1% |
| Canadian | 15 | 0.1% |
| Central American | 33 | 0.2% |
| Cherokee | 14 | 0.1% |
| Cheyenne | 10 | 0.1% |
| Danish | 71 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 21 | 0.1% |
| English | 1,557 | 8.9% |
| European | 921 | 5.3% |
| Finnish | 1 | 0.0% |
| French | 302 | 1.7% |
| French Canadian | 46 | 0.3% |
| German | 1,443 | 8.3% |
| Honduran | 33 | 0.2% |
| Hungarian | 7 | 0.0% |
| Indian (Asian) | 4 | 0.0% |
| Irish | 2,030 | 11.7% |
| Italian | 542 | 3.1% |
| Korean | 45 | 0.3% |
| Latvian | 14 | 0.1% |
| Lebanese | 1 | 0.0% |
| Mexican | 220 | 1.3% |
| Norwegian | 55 | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 11 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 42 | 0.2% |
| Puerto Rican | 127 | 0.7% |
| Russian | 32 | 0.2% |
| Scotch-Irish | 181 | 1.0% |
| Scottish | 396 | 2.3% |
| South American | 100 | 0.6% |
| Subsaharan African | 1,186 | 6.8% |
| Swedish | 24 | 0.1% |
| Venezuelan | 100 | 0.6% |
| Welsh | 85 | 0.5% | View All 39 Rows |
Immigrants in Chester County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Chester County came from Latin America (133 | 0.8%), South America (100 | 0.6%), Venezuela (100 | 0.6%), Canada (38 | 0.2%), and Central America (33 | 0.2%), together accounting for 2.3% of all Chester County residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Asia | 9 | 0.1% |
| Canada | 38 | 0.2% |
| Central America | 33 | 0.2% |
| China | 3 | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 3 | 0.0% |
| Europe | 24 | 0.1% |
| Germany | 24 | 0.1% |
| Honduras | 33 | 0.2% |
| Latin America | 133 | 0.8% |
| Malaysia | 1 | 0.0% |
| Philippines | 5 | 0.0% |
| South America | 100 | 0.6% |
| South Eastern Asia | 6 | 0.0% |
| Venezuela | 100 | 0.6% |
| Western Europe | 24 | 0.1% | View All 15 Rows |
Sex and Age in Chester County
Sex and Age in Chester County
The most populous age groups in Chester County are 20 to 24 Years (771 | 9.2%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (861 | 9.6%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 440 (5.2%) | 475 (5.3%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 483 (5.8%) | 542 (6.0%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 551 (6.6%) | 574 (6.4%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 695 (8.3%) | 714 (7.9%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 771 (9.2%) | 861 (9.6%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 548 (6.5%) | 471 (5.2%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 457 (5.4%) | 580 (6.4%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 403 (4.8%) | 432 (4.8%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 487 (5.8%) | 588 (6.5%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 494 (5.9%) | 515 (5.7%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 560 (6.7%) | 618 (6.9%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 434 (5.2%) | 464 (5.1%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 666 (7.9%) | 566 (6.3%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 383 (4.6%) | 347 (3.8%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 523 (6.2%) | 570 (6.3%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 262 (3.1%) | 232 (2.6%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 137 (1.6%) | 180 (2.0%) |
| 85 Years and over | 90 (1.1%) | 279 (3.1%) |
| Total | 8,384 (100.0%) | 9,008 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Chester County
Median Family Size in Chester County
The median family size in Chester County is 3.17 persons per family, with single female/mother families (520 | 12.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.41 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (473 | 11.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.63 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 3,256 (76.6%) | 3.21 |
| Single Male/Father | 473 (11.1%) | 2.63 |
| Single Female/Mother | 520 (12.2%) | 3.41 |
| Total Families | 4,249 (100.0%) | 3.17 |
Median Household Size in Chester County
The median household size in Chester County is 2.64 persons per household, with single female/mother households (520 | 8.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.48 persons per household. non-family households (1,857 | 30.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.28 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 3,256 (53.3%) | 3.23 |
| Single Male/Father | 473 (7.7%) | 2.93 |
| Single Female/Mother | 520 (8.5%) | 3.48 |
| Non-family | 1,857 (30.4%) | 1.28 |
| Total Households | 6,106 (100.0%) | 2.64 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Chester County
Out of a total of 6,106 households in Chester County, 4,249 (69.6%) are family households, while 1,857 (30.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,907, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,603.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 1,603 (26.3%) |
| 2-Person Households | 1,907 (31.2%) | 228 (3.7%) |
| 3-Person Households | 707 (11.6%) | 10 (0.2%) |
| 4-Person Households | 1,161 (19.0%) | 16 (0.3%) |
| 5-Person Households | 378 (6.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 53 (0.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 43 (0.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 4,249 (69.6%) | 1,857 (30.4%) |
Female Fertility in Chester County
Fertility by Age in Chester County
Average fertility rate in Chester County is 54.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 117.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 94.1% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 224 (94.1%) | 117.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 14 (5.9%) | 8.0 |
| Total | 238 (100.0%) | 54.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Chester County
32.8% of women with births (238) in Chester County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 71.4% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 64 (28.6%) | 160 (71.4%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 14 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 78 (32.8%) | 160 (67.2%) |
Fertility by Education in Chester County
Average fertility rate in Chester County is 54.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of less than high school have the highest fertility rate of 98.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the lowest fertility at 13.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 45.4% of all women with births.
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 66 (27.7%) | 98.0 |
| High School Diploma | 34 (14.3%) | 33.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 108 (45.4%) | 56.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 7 (2.9%) | 13.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 23 (9.7%) | 95.0 |
| Total | 238 (100.0%) | 54.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Chester County
67.2% of women with births in Chester County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 66 (100.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 34 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 21 (19.4%) | 87 (80.6%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (100.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 23 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 78 (32.8%) | 160 (67.2%) |
Income in Chester County
Income Overview in Chester County
Per Capita Income in Chester County is $24,788, while median incomes of families and households are $64,526 and $57,471 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 17,392 | $24,788 |
| Median Family Income | 4,249 | $64,526 |
| Mean Family Income | 4,249 | $77,251 |
| Median Household Income | 6,106 | $57,471 |
| Mean Household Income | 6,106 | $65,443 |
| Income Deficit | 4,249 | $10,698 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 17,392 | 43.05% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 17,392 | 56.95¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 17,392 | 0.41 |
Earnings by Sex in Chester County
Average Earnings in Chester County are $36,431, $46,149 for men and $26,280 for women, a difference of 43.0%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 4,242 (52.7%) | $46,149 |
| Female | 3,800 (47.2%) | $26,280 |
| Total | 8,042 (100.0%) | $36,431 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Chester County
The most common earnings brackets in Chester County are $65,000 to $74,999 for men (619 | 14.6%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (357 | 9.4%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 136 (3.2%) | 235 (6.2%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 182 (4.3%) | 255 (6.7%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 165 (3.9%) | 196 (5.2%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 29 (0.7%) | 191 (5.0%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 76 (1.8%) | 242 (6.4%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 1 (0.0%) | 175 (4.6%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 47 (1.1%) | 188 (5.0%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 141 (3.3%) | 146 (3.8%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 28 (0.7%) | 122 (3.2%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 267 (6.3%) | 86 (2.3%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 170 (4.0%) | 357 (9.4%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 238 (5.6%) | 198 (5.2%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 308 (7.3%) | 244 (6.4%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 236 (5.6%) | 151 (4.0%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 289 (6.8%) | 270 (7.1%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 193 (4.5%) | 174 (4.6%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 314 (7.4%) | 288 (7.6%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 619 (14.6%) | 90 (2.4%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 578 (13.6%) | 65 (1.7%) |
| $100,000+ | 225 (5.3%) | 127 (3.3%) |
| Total | 4,242 (100.0%) | 3,800 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Chester County
Average earnings in Chester County are $48,542 for men and $32,620 for women, a difference of 32.8%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $72,654, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $33,375. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $59,107, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $20,189.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $33,375 | $20,189 |
| High School Diploma | $42,134 | $29,508 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $70,308 | $28,419 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,818 | $59,107 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,654 | $50,676 |
| Total | $48,542 | $32,620 |
Family Income in Chester County
Family Income Brackets in Chester County
According to the Chester County family income data, there are 1,075 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.3% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 55 families (1.3%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 187 | 4.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 55 | 1.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 327 | 7.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 319 | 7.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 433 | 10.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,075 | 25.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 684 | 16.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 782 | 18.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 276 | 6.5% |
| $200,000+ | 106 | 2.5% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Chester County
7+ person families (43 | 1.0%) account for the highest median family income in Chester County with $145,647 per family, while 2-person families (1,907 | 44.9%) have the highest median income of $32,192 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 1,907 (44.9%) | $64,383 |
| 3-Person Families | 989 (23.3%) | $55,153 |
| 4-Person Families | 1,024 (24.1%) | $84,028 |
| 5-Person Families | 244 (5.7%) | $92,778 |
| 6-Person Families | 42 (1.0%) | $0 |
| 7+ Person Families | 43 (1.0%) | $145,647 |
| Total | 4,249 (100.0%) | $64,526 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Chester County
The median family income in Chester County is $64,526, with families comprising 2 earners (1,710) having the highest median family income of $104,821, while families with no earners (762) have the lowest median family income of $40,547, accounting for 40.2% and 17.9% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 762 (17.9%) | $40,547 |
| 1 Earner | 1,499 (35.3%) | $50,854 |
| 2 Earners | 1,710 (40.2%) | $104,821 |
| 3+ Earners | 278 (6.5%) | $104,000 |
| Total | 4,249 (100.0%) | $64,526 |
Household Income in Chester County
Household Income Brackets in Chester County
With 1,331 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Chester County, accounting for 21.8% of all households. In contrast, only 104 households (1.7%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 372 | 6.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 238 | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 830 | 13.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 672 | 11.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 611 | 10.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,331 | 21.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 788 | 12.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 849 | 13.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 311 | 5.1% |
| $200,000+ | 104 | 1.7% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Chester County
The median household income in Chester County is $57,471, with the highest median household income of $68,463 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 2,198 households (36.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $38,653, with 1,867 households (30.6%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 97 (1.6%) | $45,223 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 1,944 (31.8%) | $60,000 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 2,198 (36.0%) | $68,463 |
| 65+ Years | 1,867 (30.6%) | $38,653 |
| Total | 6,106 (100.0%) | $57,471 |
Poverty in Chester County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Chester County
With 12.6% poverty level for males and 18.8% for females among the residents of Chester County, 6 to 11 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 173 males (32.6%) and 114 females (32.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 114 (29.0%) | 92 (19.4%) |
| 5 Years | 8 (8.2%) | 11 (16.9%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 173 (32.6%) | 144 (21.4%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 47 (11.9%) | 114 (32.5%) |
| 15 Years | 24 (27.0%) | 20 (13.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 32 (14.4%) | 40 (19.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 29 (4.4%) | 195 (31.4%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 96 (9.9%) | 191 (18.2%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 59 (6.8%) | 260 (25.5%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 40 (3.9%) | 164 (14.5%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 103 (9.4%) | 168 (16.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 194 (21.7%) | 79 (8.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 56 (11.8%) | 82 (13.5%) |
| Total | 975 (12.6%) | 1,560 (18.8%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Chester County
According to the poverty statistics in Chester County, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 96.1% of males and 91.3% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 279 (71.0%) | 382 (80.6%) |
| 5 Years | 90 (91.8%) | 54 (83.1%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 358 (67.4%) | 530 (78.6%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 349 (88.1%) | 237 (67.5%) |
| 15 Years | 65 (73.0%) | 134 (87.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 190 (85.6%) | 171 (81.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 631 (95.6%) | 427 (68.6%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 876 (90.1%) | 860 (81.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 813 (93.2%) | 760 (74.5%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 985 (96.1%) | 963 (85.5%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 997 (90.6%) | 862 (83.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 699 (78.3%) | 827 (91.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 419 (88.2%) | 527 (86.5%) |
| Total | 6,751 (87.4%) | 6,734 (81.2%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Chester County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Chester County show that 7.7% or 250 of the total 3,256 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 14.0%, comprising of 34 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 1,899 (95.9%) | 82 (4.1%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 896 (87.0%) | 134 (13.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 209 (86.0%) | 34 (14.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 3,006 (92.3%) | 250 (7.7%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Chester County
According to the poverty data in Chester County, 12.3% or 58 single-father households and 33.9% or 176 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 58 households (15.6%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (4.8%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 58 (15.6%) | 125 (36.9%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 36 (75.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (100.0%) |
| Total | 58 (12.3%) | 176 (33.9%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Chester County
The poverty data for Chester County shows that 250 of the married-couple family households (7.7%) and 234 of the single-parent households (23.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 34 households (14.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 82 (4.1%) | 6 (2.9%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 134 (13.0%) | 183 (25.7%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 34 (14.0%) | 36 (57.1%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (100.0%) |
| Total | 250 (7.7%) | 234 (23.6%) |
Employment Characteristics in Chester County
Employment by Class of Employer in Chester County
Among the 6,995 employed individuals in Chester County, private company employees (4,599 | 65.7%), local government employees (851 | 12.2%), and not-for-profit organizations (608 | 8.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 4,599 | 65.7% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 243 | 3.5% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 263 | 3.8% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 608 | 8.7% |
| Local Government Employees | 851 | 12.2% |
| State Government Employees | 188 | 2.7% |
| Federal Government Employees | 232 | 3.3% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 11 | 0.2% |
| Total | 6,995 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Chester County
According to the labor force statistics for Chester County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (14,082), 54.2% or 7,632 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.9% or 527 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 89.9% or 932 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 29.4% or 115 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 391 (33.6%) | 115 (29.4%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 788 (48.3%) | 103 (13.1%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 713 (70.0%) | 74 (10.4%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 932 (89.9%) | 91 (9.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,658 (86.8%) | 51 (3.1%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,542 (70.5%) | 5 (0.3%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 698 (77.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 646 (52.4%) | 86 (13.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 193 (10.6%) | 4 (2.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 79 (6.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 7,632 (54.2%) | 527 (6.9%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Chester County
According to labor force statistics for Chester County, 74.7% of individuals (6,187) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (8,283) are in the labor force, with 4.9% or 303 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.0% or 1,331 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 22.7% or 150 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 660 (63.5%) | 236 (22.7%) |
| High School Diploma | 2,317 (72.9%) | 95 (3.0%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 1,878 (74.6%) | 45 (1.8%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,331 (86.0%) | 57 (3.7%) |
| Total | 6,187 (74.7%) | 406 (4.9%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Chester County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Chester County are Community & Social Service (644 | 9.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (449 | 6.4%), Education Instruction & Library (357 | 5.1%), Management (318 | 4.5%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (249 | 3.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Chester County, the most male-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (91.5%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (91.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (95.3%), and Computers & Mathematics (79.9%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 227 (71.4%) | 91 (28.6%) |
| Business & Financial | 34 (53.1%) | 30 (46.9%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 113 (45.4%) | 136 (54.6%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 33 (20.1%) | 131 (79.9%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 54 (91.5%) | 5 (8.5%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 26 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 289 (44.9%) | 355 (55.1%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 68 (32.7%) | 140 (67.3%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 149 (41.7%) | 208 (58.3%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 72 (91.1%) | 7 (8.9%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 21 (4.7%) | 428 (95.3%) |
| Health Technologists | 0 (0.0%) | 243 (100.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 684 (39.7%) | 1,040 (60.3%) |
| Total (Overall) | 3,692 (52.4%) | 3,347 (47.5%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Chester County are Food Preparation & Serving (376 | 5.3%), Healthcare Support (273 | 3.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (246 | 3.5%), Security & Protection (233 | 3.3%), and Law Enforcement (211 | 3.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Chester County, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Security & Protection (94.0%), and Law Enforcement (93.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Healthcare Support (98.5%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (64.2%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 4 (1.5%) | 269 (98.5%) |
| Security & Protection | 219 (94.0%) | 14 (6.0%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 22 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Law Enforcement | 197 (93.4%) | 14 (6.6%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 170 (45.2%) | 206 (54.8%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 88 (35.8%) | 158 (64.2%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 0 (0.0%) | 151 (100.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 481 (37.6%) | 798 (62.4%) |
| Total (Overall) | 3,692 (52.4%) | 3,347 (47.5%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Chester County are Sales & Related (896 | 12.7%), and Office & Administration (778 | 11.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 420 (46.9%) | 476 (53.1%) |
| Office & Administration | 144 (18.5%) | 634 (81.5%) |
| Total (Category) | 564 (33.7%) | 1,110 (66.3%) |
| Total (Overall) | 3,692 (52.4%) | 3,347 (47.5%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Chester County are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (304 | 4.3%), Construction & Extraction (225 | 3.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (56 | 0.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 54 (96.4%) | 2 (3.6%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 225 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 304 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 583 (99.7%) | 2 (0.3%) |
| Total (Overall) | 3,692 (52.4%) | 3,347 (47.5%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Chester County are Production (1,216 | 17.3%), Material Moving (360 | 5.1%), and Transportation (201 | 2.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 986 (81.1%) | 230 (18.9%) |
| Transportation | 161 (80.1%) | 40 (19.9%) |
| Material Moving | 233 (64.7%) | 127 (35.3%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,380 (77.7%) | 397 (22.3%) |
| Total (Overall) | 3,692 (52.4%) | 3,347 (47.5%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Chester County
Employment Industries in Chester County
The major employment industries in Chester County include Manufacturing (1,437 | 20.4%), Retail Trade (1,404 | 20.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (933 | 13.3%), Educational Services (616 | 8.7%), and Public Administration (415 | 5.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Chester County
The Chester County industries that see more men than women are Construction (96.0%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (94.1%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (87.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (91.5%), Utilities (89.6%), and Educational Services (63.6%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 101 (87.8%) | 14 (12.2%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 379 (96.0%) | 16 (4.1%) |
| Manufacturing | 1,186 (82.5%) | 251 (17.5%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 105 (73.9%) | 37 (26.1%) |
| Retail Trade | 519 (37.0%) | 885 (63.0%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 174 (80.9%) | 41 (19.1%) |
| Utilities | 5 (10.4%) | 43 (89.6%) |
| Information | 24 (85.7%) | 4 (14.3%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 46 (62.2%) | 28 (37.8%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 70 (59.8%) | 47 (40.2%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 65 (50.0%) | 65 (50.0%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 99 (53.2%) | 87 (46.8%) |
| Educational Services | 224 (36.4%) | 392 (63.6%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 79 (8.5%) | 854 (91.5%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 112 (94.1%) | 7 (5.9%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 172 (47.2%) | 192 (52.7%) |
| Public Administration | 235 (56.6%) | 180 (43.4%) |
| Total | 3,692 (52.4%) | 3,347 (47.5%) |
Education in Chester County
School Enrollment in Chester County
The most common levels of schooling among the 4,492 students in Chester County are college / undergraduate (1,613 | 35.9%), elementary school (939 | 20.9%), and middle school (854 | 19.0%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 91 | 2.0% |
| Kindergarten | 173 | 3.8% |
| Elementary School | 939 | 20.9% |
| Middle School | 854 | 19.0% |
| High School | 722 | 16.1% |
| College / Undergraduate | 1,613 | 35.9% |
| Graduate / Professional | 100 | 2.2% |
| Total | 4,492 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Chester County
Out of a total of 4,492 students who are enrolled in schools in Chester County, 1,626 (36.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,866 (63.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 888 (95.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 656 (99.4% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 51 (68.0%) | 24 (32.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 902 (93.6%) | 62 (6.4%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 1,017 (96.3%) | 39 (3.7%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 656 (99.4%) | 4 (0.6%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 116 (20.8%) | 441 (79.2%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 46 (4.9%) | 888 (95.1%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 55 (41.7%) | 77 (58.3%) |
| 35 Years and over | 21 (18.4%) | 93 (81.6%) |
| Total | 2,866 (63.8%) | 1,626 (36.2%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Chester County
Education (546 | 27.9%), science & technology (330 | 16.9%), business (221 | 11.3%), liberal arts & history (195 | 10.0%), and arts & humanities (106 | 5.4%) are the most common fields of study among 1,956 individuals in Chester County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 45 | 2.3% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 82 | 4.2% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 48 | 2.5% |
| Psychology | 86 | 4.4% |
| Social Sciences | 104 | 5.3% |
| Engineering | 74 | 3.8% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 33 | 1.7% |
| Science & Technology | 330 | 16.9% |
| Business | 221 | 11.3% |
| Education | 546 | 27.9% |
| Literature & Languages | 35 | 1.8% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 195 | 10.0% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 3 | 0.2% |
| Communications | 48 | 2.5% |
| Arts & Humanities | 106 | 5.4% |
| Total | 1,956 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Chester County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Chester County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Chester County are males with 2 vehicles (1,571, accounting for 42.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,287, making up 50.0%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 29 (0.8%) | 39 (1.2%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 370 (10.0%) | 463 (14.7%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 1,571 (42.3%) | 1,287 (41.0%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 881 (23.7%) | 826 (26.3%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 656 (17.7%) | 410 (13.1%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 204 (5.5%) | 116 (3.7%) |
| Total | 3,711 (100.0%) | 3,141 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Chester County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Chester County are 30 to 34 minutes (980 commuters, 14.9%), 15 to 19 minutes (959 commuters, 14.6%), and 45 to 59 minutes (845 commuters, 12.9%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 122 | 1.9% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 676 | 10.3% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 621 | 9.5% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 959 | 14.6% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 626 | 9.6% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 363 | 5.5% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 980 | 14.9% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 491 | 7.5% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 475 | 7.2% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 845 | 12.9% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 106 | 1.6% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 290 | 4.4% |
Commute Time by Sex in Chester County
The most common commute times in Chester County are 15 to 19 minutes (712 commuters, 20.1%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (510 commuters, 16.9%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 42 (1.2%) | 80 (2.6%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 375 (10.6%) | 301 (10.0%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 224 (6.3%) | 397 (13.2%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 712 (20.1%) | 247 (8.2%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 302 (8.5%) | 324 (10.7%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 196 (5.5%) | 167 (5.5%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 470 (13.3%) | 510 (16.9%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 325 (9.2%) | 166 (5.5%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 209 (5.9%) | 266 (8.8%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 431 (12.2%) | 414 (13.7%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 15 (0.4%) | 91 (3.0%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 236 (6.7%) | 54 (1.8%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Chester County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Chester County are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (812, 23.0%) for males and 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (656, 21.7%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 201 (5.7%) | 138 (4.6%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 214 (6.0%) | 80 (2.6%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 111 (3.1%) | 154 (5.1%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 812 (23.0%) | 316 (10.5%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 483 (13.7%) | 656 (21.7%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 507 (14.3%) | 609 (20.2%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 223 (6.3%) | 437 (14.5%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 218 (6.2%) | 77 (2.5%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 38 (1.1%) | 78 (2.6%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 71 (2.0%) | 77 (2.5%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 25 (0.7%) | 64 (2.1%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 22 (0.7%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 372 (10.5%) | 102 (3.4%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 262 (7.4%) | 207 (6.9%) |
| Total | 3,537 (100.0%) | 3,017 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Chester County
Occupancy by Ownership in Chester County
Of the total 6,106 dwellings in Chester County, owner-occupied units account for 4,680 (76.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,426 (23.4%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 4,680 | 76.6% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 1,426 | 23.4% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 6,106 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Chester County
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 1,603 | 26.3% |
| 2-Person Household | 2,135 | 35.0% |
| 3-Person Household | 717 | 11.7% |
| 4+ Person Household | 1,651 | 27.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 6,106 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Chester County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 912 (56.9%) | 691 (43.1%) |
| 2-Person Household | 1,857 (87.0%) | 278 (13.0%) |
| 3-Person Household | 563 (78.5%) | 154 (21.5%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 1,348 (81.7%) | 303 (18.3%) |
| Total Housing Units | 4,680 (76.6%) | 1,426 (23.4%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Chester County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 702 (73.6%) | 252 (26.4%) |
| High School Diploma | 1,721 (76.2%) | 536 (23.7%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 1,374 (76.8%) | 414 (23.2%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 883 (79.8%) | 224 (20.2%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Chester County
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 1,054 | 17.3% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 987 | 16.2% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,182 | 19.4% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,016 | 16.6% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,203 | 19.7% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 515 | 8.4% |
| 85 Years and Over | 149 | 2.4% |
| Total | 6,106 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Chester County
Median Income by Occupancy in Chester County
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 4,680 (76.6%) | $65,088 |
| Renter-Occupied | 1,426 (23.4%) | $29,153 |
| Average | 6,106 (100.0%) | $57,471 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Chester County
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 136 (2.9%) | 134 (9.4%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 34 (0.7%) | 66 (4.6%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 102 (2.2%) | 137 (9.6%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 237 (5.1%) | 161 (11.3%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 324 (6.9%) | 107 (7.5%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 320 (6.8%) | 353 (24.7%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 473 (10.1%) | 138 (9.7%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,093 (23.4%) | 236 (16.6%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 710 (15.2%) | 80 (5.6%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 836 (17.9%) | 14 (1.0%) |
| $150,000 or more | 415 (8.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 4,680 (100.0%) | 1,426 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Chester County
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 502 (10.7%) | 136 (9.5%) |
| $300 to $499 | 1,380 (29.5%) | 180 (12.6%) |
| $500 to $799 | 654 (14.0%) | 631 (44.3%) |
| $800 to $999 | 423 (9.0%) | 177 (12.4%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 1,150 (24.6%) | 172 (12.1%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 413 (8.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 79 (1.7%) | 23 (1.6%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 10 (0.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 69 (1.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 4,680 (100.0%) | 1,426 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Chester County
Housing Structures in Chester County
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 4,623 | 75.7% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 32 | 0.5% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 245 | 4.0% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 20 | 0.3% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 66 | 1.1% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 108 | 1.8% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 1,012 | 16.6% |
| Total | 6,106 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Chester County
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 4,066 (87.9%) | 557 (12.0%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 13 (40.6%) | 19 (59.4%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 245 (100.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 20 (100.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 66 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 108 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 601 (59.4%) | 411 (40.6%) |
| Total | 4,680 (76.6%) | 1,426 (23.4%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Chester County
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 27 (1.9%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 91 (1.9%) | 342 (24.0%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 1,323 (28.3%) | 839 (58.8%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 2,310 (49.4%) | 144 (10.1%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 956 (20.4%) | 74 (5.2%) |
| Total | 4,680 (100.0%) | 1,426 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Chester County
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 2,501 (53.4%) | 350 (24.5%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 348 (7.4%) | 62 (4.3%) |
| Electricity | 1,752 (37.4%) | 1,012 (71.0%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 39 (0.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 40 (0.9%) | 2 (0.1%) |
| No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 4,680 (100.0%) | 1,426 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Chester County
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 71 (1.5%) | 172 (12.1%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 895 (19.1%) | 639 (44.8%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 2,002 (42.8%) | 508 (35.6%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 1,712 (36.6%) | 107 (7.5%) |
| Total | 4,680 (100.0%) | 1,426 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Chester County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Chester County
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 2,099 | 2,581 |
| Median Property Value | $118,600 | $146,400 |
| Median Household Income | $49,679 | $293 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $342 | $69 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $672 | $58 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Chester County
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 301 (14.3%) | 248 (9.6%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 577 (27.5%) | 422 (16.4%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 1,008 (48.0%) | 1,608 (62.3%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 153 (7.3%) | 217 (8.4%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 46 (2.2%) | 51 (2.0%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 14 (0.7%) | 24 (0.9%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (0.4%) |
| Total | 2,099 (100.0%) | 2,581 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Chester County
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 116 (5.5%) | 22 (0.9%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 498 (23.7%) | 54 (2.1%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 202 (9.6%) | 165 (6.4%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 238 (11.3%) | 118 (4.6%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 503 (24.0%) | 235 (9.1%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 255 (12.1%) | 590 (22.9%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 165 (7.9%) | 455 (17.6%) |
| $150,000 or more | 122 (5.8%) | 671 (26.0%) |
| Total | 2,099 (100.0%) | 2,581 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Chester County
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 698 (33.3%) | 78,009 (3,022.4%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 503 (24.0%) | 1,492 (57.8%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 255 (12.1%) | 533 (20.6%) |
| 4.0x or more | 592 (28.2%) | 251 (9.7%) |
| Total | 2,099 (100.0%) | 2,581 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Chester County
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 1,231 (58.7%) | 43 (1.7%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 489 (23.3%) | 998 (38.7%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 229 (10.9%) | 1,006 (39.0%) |
| Total | 2,099 (100.0%) | 2,581 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Chester County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chester County
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 1,078 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 2,706 (94.1%) | 169 (5.9%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 2,135 (92.7%) | 167 (7.2%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 1,366 (75.7%) | 439 (24.3%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,598 (85.2%) | 278 (14.8%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,688 (78.4%) | 464 (21.6%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,839 (86.3%) | 291 (13.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,799 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and older | 1,084 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 15,293 (89.4%) | 1,808 (10.6%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Chester County
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 1,078 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 2,706 (94.1%) | 169 (5.9%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 2,135 (92.7%) | 167 (7.2%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Chester County
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 2,157 (80.3%) | 530 (19.7%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 2,985 (92.2%) | 251 (7.8%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2,737 (86.0%) | 444 (14.0%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,318 (84.4%) | 427 (15.6%) |
| $100,000 and over | 4,039 (97.0%) | 124 (3.0%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chester County
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 579 (53.7%) | 533 (49.4%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 1,256 (43.7%) | 1,569 (54.6%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 357 (15.5%) | 1,780 (77.3%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 491 (27.2%) | 960 (53.2%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 490 (26.1%) | 1,149 (61.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 384 (17.8%) | 1,371 (63.7%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 440 (20.7%) | 1,429 (67.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,799 (100.0%) | 919 (51.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 1,084 (100.0%) | 577 (53.2%) |
| Total | 6,880 (40.2%) | 10,287 (60.2%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Chester County
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 67 (5.0%) | 12 (0.8%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 151 (7.3%) | 58 (2.6%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 434 (14.5%) | 628 (19.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 122 (13.7%) | 226 (24.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 123 (25.9%) | 202 (33.2%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Chester County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 40 (1.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 70 (2.3%) | 54 (1.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 51 (5.7%) | 69 (7.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 76 (16.0%) | 88 (14.4%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 12 (0.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 158 (5.3%) | 113 (3.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 8 (0.9%) | 13 (1.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 25 (5.3%) | 40 (6.6%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 42 (3.1%) | 12 (0.8%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 104 (5.0%) | 57 (2.5%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 97 (3.2%) | 252 (8.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 45 (5.0%) | 35 (3.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 13 (2.7%) | 53 (8.7%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 25 (1.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 22 (1.1%) | 29 (1.3%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 169 (5.6%) | 367 (11.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 78 (8.7%) | 226 (24.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 65 (13.7%) | 140 (23.0%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 22 (1.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 4 (0.1%) | 88 (2.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 48 (5.4%) | 61 (6.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 37 (7.8%) | 88 (14.4%) |
Technology Access in Chester County
Computing Device Access in Chester County
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 3,476 | 56.9% |
| Smartphone | 5,097 | 83.5% |
| Tablet | 2,832 | 46.4% |
| No Computing Device | 755 | 12.4% |
| Total | 6,106 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Chester County
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 8 | 0.1% |
| Broadband Home | 2,830 | 46.4% |
| Cellular Data Only | 1,704 | 27.9% |
| Satellite Internet | 526 | 8.6% |
| No Internet | 1,007 | 16.5% |
| Total | 6,106 | 100.0% |
Chester County Summary
Chester County is located in the southwestern corner of Tennessee, and is bordered by Hardeman County to the north, McNairy County to the east, Hardin County to the south, and Mississippi to the west. The county seat is Henderson, and the county has a total area of 545 square miles. As of the 2010 census, the population was 17,131.
Geography
Chester County is located in the southwestern corner of Tennessee, and is bordered by Hardeman County to the north, McNairy County to the east, Hardin County to the south, and Mississippi to the west. The county seat is Henderson, and the county has a total area of 545 square miles. The terrain is mostly rolling hills, with some flat areas in the northern part of the county. The highest point in the county is located in the northwest corner, at an elevation of 830 feet. The county is drained by the Hatchie River, which flows through the center of the county.
History
Chester County was established in 1879 from parts of Hardeman, McNairy, and Hardin Counties. It was named for William H. Chester, a prominent local politician. The county seat was established in Henderson in 1881.
The county was largely agricultural in the 19th century, with cotton and tobacco being the main crops. The county also had a thriving timber industry, with several sawmills located in the area.
In the early 20th century, the county began to diversify its economy. The first bank in the county was established in Henderson in 1906, and the first newspaper, the Chester County Times, was established in 1908. The county also began to attract industry, with several factories being established in the area.
Economy
Chester County has a diverse economy, with a mix of agriculture, manufacturing, and services. The county is home to several large employers, including the Tennessee Valley Authority, which operates a nuclear power plant in the county. Other major employers include the Henderson-Chester County Hospital, the Chester County School System, and the Chester County Sheriff's Office.
Agriculture is still an important part of the county's economy, with cotton, soybeans, and corn being the main crops. The county also has a thriving timber industry, with several sawmills located in the area.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, the population of Chester County was 17,131. The racial makeup of the county was 87.3% White, 9.7% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $37,945, and the median income for a family was $45,945. The per capita income for the county was $18,945. About 15.3% of families and 19.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.3% of those under age 18 and 16.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Chester County?
Total Population of Chester County is 17,392.
What is the Total Male Population of Chester County?
Total Male Population of Chester County is 8,384.
What is the Total Female Population of Chester County?
Total Female Population of Chester County is 9,008.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Chester County?
There are 93.07 Males per 100 Females in Chester County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Chester County?
There are 107.44 Females per 100 Males in Chester County.
What is the Median Population Age in Chester County?
Median Population Age in Chester County is 38.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Chester County
Average Family Size in Chester County is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Chester County
Average Household Size in Chester County is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Chester County?
Per Capita income in Chester County is $24,788.
What is the Median Family Income in Chester County?
Median Family Income in Chester County is $64,526.
What is the Median Household income in Chester County?
Median Household Income in Chester County is $57,471.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Chester County?
Income or Wage Gap in Chester County is 43.1%.
Women in Chester County earn 56.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Chester County?
Family Income Deficit in Chester County is $10,698.
Families that are below poverty line in Chester County earn $10,698 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Chester County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Chester County is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in Chester County?
There are 7,632 People in the Labor Forcein in Chester County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Chester County?
54.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Chester County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Chester County?
Unemployment Rate in Chester County is 6.9%.