Demographics in Chester, VA

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

23,519

Male

11,655

49.6%

Female

11,864

50.4%

Median Age

41.2

Race & Ethnicity

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

White

56.2%

Black

28.1%

Hispanic

11.4%

Asian

2.2%

Two or More

6.8%

Other

5.5%

Education & Household

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

Bachelor's or Higher

22.6%

High School or Higher

41.6%

Foreign Born

6.2%

Veterans

7.8%

Married

42.9%

Avg Household Size

2.6

Marital Status by Age

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

Chester, VA has a population of 23,519 with a median age of 41.2. The racial makeup is 56.2% White, 11.4% Hispanic, 28.1% Black, 2.2% Asian. About 22.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 6.2%.