Chester, Illinois

Population Data for Chester, IL:

Population – 6558
Male – 51.31 %
Female – 48.69 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 95.64 %
Hispanic – 0.64 %
African American – 2.94 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.15 %
Asian – 0.24 %

Geographic Data for Chester, Illinois:

Population Density – 74.17 per sq. mi
Elevation – 388 ft.
Time Zone – Central (GMT -6)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Chester:

In Elementary School – 648 (44.54 %)
In High School – 441 (30.31 %)
In College – 179 (12.30 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 342 (7.58 %)
Associate’s Degree – 209 (4.63 %)
Some College, No Degree – 960 (21.28 %)
High School Graduate – 1,652 (36.61 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 559 (12.39 %)

Employment and Household Data for Chester, IL:

Percentage of People Employed – 56.36 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 3.11 %
Unemployment Level – 5.23 %

Median Household Income – $40,703.00
Average Household Size – 2.36

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 31.58 %
2 Vehicles – 39.18 %
3 or more Vehicles – 15.25 %

Average Cost to Rent in Chester - $388 per month