Demographics in Chester, SC

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Chester?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

5,241

Male

2,672

51.0%

Female

2,569

49.0%

Median Age

37.3

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

31.8%

Black

64.6%

Hispanic

1.3%

Asian

0.8%

Two or More

2.8%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

9.0%

High School or Higher

33.5%

Foreign Born

0.4%

Veterans

6.0%

Married

26.8%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Chester, SC has a population of 5,241 with a median age of 37.3. The racial makeup is 31.8% White, 1.3% Hispanic, 64.6% Black, 0.8% Asian. About 9.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 0.4%.