Chester, South Carolina

Population Data for Chester, SC:

Population – 21194
Male – 47.43 %
Female – 52.57 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 55.00 %
Hispanic – 0.70 %
African American – 43.66 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.27 %
Asian – 0.30 %

Geographic Data for Chester, South Carolina:

Population Density – 75.68 per sq. mi
Elevation – 549 ft.
Time Zone – Eastern (GMT -5)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Chester:

In Elementary School – 2,796 (54.95 %)
In High School – 1,034 (20.32 %)
In College – 521 (10.24 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 911 (6.70 %)
Associate’s Degree – 752 (5.53 %)
Some College, No Degree – 2,251 (16.55 %)
High School Graduate – 4,702 (34.58 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 1,451 (10.67 %)

Employment and Household Data for Chester, SC:

Percentage of People Employed – 57.47 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 4.40 %
Unemployment Level – 7.11 %

Median Household Income – $31,880.00
Average Household Size – 2.61

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 31.12 %
2 Vehicles – 30.49 %
3 or more Vehicles – 17.65 %

Average Cost to Rent in Chester - $404 per month