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Chester (CA) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

PO Box
Lake Almanor West Dr
Osprey Loop
Maidu Dr
Slim Dr
Kokanee Trl
Manzanita Dr
Meadowbrook Loop
Racoon Trl
Top Of The West Dr
Goose Bay View Trl
Long Iron Dr
Marion Trl
Alvern St West
Eagle Crest Dr
Alverstone Ave West
Chase Ave West
Lupine Ln
Arizona Ave West
Creighton Ave West
Croydon Ave West
Gonzaga Ave West
Lilienthal Ave West
Mcconnell Ave West
Vicksburg Ave West
W 80th St West
W 85th St West
W 87th Pl West

Population of Chester, California

StateCalifornia
Land Area (mi²)7.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)301.2/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate0.18% (4)
Growth Since 20205.12% (107)
Rank in State848th
Rank in Country10441th

The population of Chester, CA in 2022 is estimated to be 2,195. This is an increase of 0.18% (4 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Chester by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Chester by Age

Chester Population Pyramid 2022
Chester Median Age
58.6
Total
53.3
Male
62.4
Female
Chester Sex Ratio
47.65%
995
Male
52.35%
1,093
Female
Chester Age Dependency Ratio
62.5
Old Age Dependency Ratio
19
Child Dependency Ratio
Chester Adults
1,869
Adults
(719 of whom are seniors) in Chester.

Population of Chester by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Chester

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 11%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 5.4%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 16.11%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Chester

While the overall poverty rate of Chester is 11%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (16.11%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (5.4%).

Poverty Rate of Chester by Employment Status and Sex

3.61%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
4.14%
Male Employed
78.57%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Chester by Education

3.61%
Less Than 9th Grade
8.2%
High School
11.69%
Some College
5.68%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Chester

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Chester

The most common language spoken in Chester is English, with 92.38% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 6.54% of people speak Spanish, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Chester by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Chester, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Chester by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree452.5%
Bachelors Degree30717.03%
Associates Degree643.55%
Some College77843.15%
High School Graduate44324.57%
9th to 12th Grade794.38%
Less Than 9th Grade874.83%

Earnings Statistics of Chester by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$27,406

Average Earnings

$48,606

Average Male

$25,328

Average Female

Employment of Chester by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Chester by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
58.2%
Labor Force Participation
57.5%
Employment Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Chester by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Marital Status of Chester

Marriage Rates

  • 56.1%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 61.4%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 51.4%

    Female Marriage Rate

Chester Marriage

In Chester, 61.4% of males have never been married, a higher rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age 35-44, while males are more likely to be married at age Over 65.

Households and Families of Chester

Chester Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Chester Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
75.8%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Chester by Type

2.59
Average Family Size
2.02
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned
Streets