Chester

Overview for Chester, VA

26,884 people live in Chester, where the median age is 40.2 and the average individual income is $34,522.19. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

26,884

Total Population

40.2 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$34,522.19

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Chester, VA

Chester has 9,952 households, with an average household size of 3. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Chester do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 26,884 people call Chester home. The population density is 1,462.58 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

26,884

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

40.2

Median Age

47.28 / 52.72%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
9,952

Total Households

3

Average Household Size

$34,522.19

Average individual Income

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Chester, VA

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Mixed Schools ()
The following schools are within or nearby Chester. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
C C Wells Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
Ecoff Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
C E Curtis Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
2/5

Around Chester, VA

There's plenty to do around Chester, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

20
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
31
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Cici's Delight's, Piri Piri Chicken, and Evelyn’s Nail Boutique.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 4.97 miles 4 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 4.52 miles 53 reviews 4.5/5 stars
Beauty 0.77 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 1.07 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 0.66 miles 19 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 3.85 miles 4 reviews 5/5 stars
Located in Chesterfield County and south of Richmond. Minutes away from Pocahontas State Park and Henricus Historic Park with beautiful walking trails. Known for its popular family-owned restaurants and businesses such as Howlett’s Restaurant and Tavern and Bell Greek Mediterranean. The city has sought after schools such as Maggie L. Walker’s Governor’s School and Appomattox Regional Governor’s School for the Arts and Technology

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