Chester, AR

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Chester Overview

80
TOTAL POPULATION
47
MALE POPULATION
33
FEMALE POPULATION
142.42
MALES / 100 FEMALES
70.21
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$22,123
PER CAPITA INCOME
$34,375
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
69.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
31.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.49
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
14
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
22.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

Chester Zip Codes

Chester Area Codes

Race in Chester

The most populous races in Chester are , and White / Caucasian (80 | 100.0%).
Race in Chester
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian80100.0%
Two or more Races00.0%
Some other Race00.0%
Total80100.0%

Ancestry in Chester

The most populous ancestries reported in Chester are American (45 | 56.2%), Irish (16 | 20.0%), French Canadian (6 | 7.5%), English (1 | 1.3%), and German (1 | 1.3%), together accounting for 86.2% of all Chester residents.
Ancestry in Chester
Ancestry# Population% Population
American4556.2%
English11.3%
French Canadian67.5%
German11.3%
Irish1620.0%
Polish11.3%
Scotch-Irish11.3%
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Immigrants in Chester

Immigrants in Chester
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Chester

Sex and Age in Chester

The most populous age groups in Chester are 15 to 19 Years (15 | 31.9%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (8 | 24.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Chester
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Years3 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)2 (6.1%)
15 to 19 Years15 (31.9%)1 (3.0%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)2 (6.1%)
25 to 29 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)3 (9.1%)
35 to 39 Years1 (2.1%)8 (24.2%)
40 to 44 Years3 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 49 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
50 to 54 Years5 (10.6%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years0 (0.0%)1 (3.0%)
60 to 64 Years1 (2.1%)3 (9.1%)
65 to 69 Years7 (14.9%)4 (12.1%)
70 to 74 Years7 (14.9%)6 (18.2%)
75 to 79 Years2 (4.3%)2 (6.1%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)1 (3.0%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total47 (100.0%)33 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Chester

Median Family Size in Chester

Median Family Size in Chester
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple13 (59.1%)3.77
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother9 (40.9%)2.00
Total Families22 (100.0%)3.05

Median Household Size in Chester

Median Household Size in Chester
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple13 (39.4%)3.77
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother9 (27.3%)2.00
Non-family11 (33.3%)1.18
Total Households33 (100.0%)2.42

Household Size by Marriage Status in Chester

Out of a total of 33 households in Chester, 22 (66.7%) are family households, while 11 (33.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 10, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 10.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Chester
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-10 (30.3%)
2-Person Households10 (30.3%)1 (3.0%)
3-Person Households5 (15.1%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households5 (15.1%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households2 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total22 (66.7%)11 (33.3%)

Female Fertility in Chester

Fertility by Age in Chester

Female Fertility by Age in Chester
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Chester

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Chester
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Chester

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Chester
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Chester

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Chester
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Chester

Income Overview in Chester

CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income80$22,123
Median Family Income22$0
Mean Family Income22$56,177
Median Household Income33$34,375
Mean Household Income33$46,633
Income Deficit22$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)8069.01%
Wage / Income Gap ($)8030.99¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index800.49

Earnings by Sex in Chester

Average Earnings in Chester are $40,833, $106,875 for men and $33,125 for women, a difference of 69.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Chester
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male5 (35.7%)$106,875
Female9 (64.3%)$33,125
Total14 (100.0%)$40,833

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Chester

The most common earnings brackets in Chester are $100,000+ for men (4 | 80.0%) and $40,000 to $44,999 for women (3 | 33.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Chester
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)1 (11.1%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)1 (11.1%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)2 (22.2%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)2 (22.2%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)3 (33.3%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9991 (20.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+4 (80.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5 (100.0%)9 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Chester

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Chester
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$106,875$35,000

Family Income in Chester

Family Income Brackets in Chester

According to the Chester family income data, there are 5 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.7% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Chester
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99929.1%
$15,000 to $24,999418.2%
$25,000 to $34,99929.1%
$35,000 to $49,999522.7%
$50,000 to $74,999522.7%
$75,000 to $99,99914.5%
$100,000 to $149,99914.5%
$150,000 to $199,99929.1%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Chester

2-person families (10 | 45.5%) account for the highest median family income in Chester with $35,625 per family, while 2-person families (10 | 45.5%) have the highest median income of $17,812 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Chester
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families10 (45.5%)$35,625
3-Person Families5 (22.7%)$0
4-Person Families5 (22.7%)$0
5-Person Families2 (9.1%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total22 (100.0%)$0

Family Income by Number of Earners in Chester

Family Income by Number of Earners in Chester
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners16 (72.7%)$0
1 Earner2 (9.1%)$0
2 Earners4 (18.2%)$133,750
3+ Earners0 (0.0%)$0
Total22 (100.0%)$0

Household Income in Chester

Household Income Brackets in Chester

With 6 households falling in the category, the $15,000 to $24,999 income range is the most frequent in Chester, accounting for 18.2% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Chester
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000515.2%
$10,000 to $14,99926.1%
$15,000 to $24,999618.2%
$25,000 to $34,999412.1%
$35,000 to $49,999515.2%
$50,000 to $74,999618.2%
$75,000 to $99,99913.0%
$100,000 to $149,99926.1%
$150,000 to $199,99926.1%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Chester

The median household income in Chester is $34,375, with the highest median household income of $147,500 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 4 households (12.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 3 households (9.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Chester
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years3 (9.1%)$0
25 to 44 Years4 (12.1%)$147,500
45 to 64 Years6 (18.2%)$0
65+ Years20 (60.6%)$35,625
Total33 (100.0%)$34,375

Poverty in Chester

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Chester

With 21.3% poverty level for males and 36.4% for females among the residents of Chester, 45 to 54 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 5 males (100.0%) and 1 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Chester
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years1 (25.0%)6 (75.0%)
45 to 54 Years5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)3 (75.0%)
65 to 74 Years4 (28.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)2 (66.7%)
Total10 (21.3%)12 (36.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Chester

According to the poverty statistics in Chester, males aged under 5 years and females aged 6 to 11 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Chester
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years3 (100.0%)1 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years5 (100.0%)3 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years3 (75.0%)2 (25.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years1 (100.0%)1 (25.0%)
65 to 74 Years10 (71.4%)10 (100.0%)
75 Years and over2 (100.0%)1 (33.3%)
Total37 (78.7%)21 (63.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Chester

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Chester show that 30.8% or 4 of the total 13 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 66.7%, comprising of 4 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Chester
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children2 (33.3%)4 (66.7%)
1 or 2 Children5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9 (69.2%)4 (30.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Chester

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Chester
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)2 (50.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)2 (22.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Chester

The poverty data for Chester shows that 4 of the married-couple family households (30.8%) and 2 of the single-parent households (22.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 households (66.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 household (50.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Chester
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children4 (66.7%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)2 (50.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4 (30.8%)2 (22.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Chester

Employment by Class of Employer in Chester

Among the 14 employed individuals in Chester, private company employees (8 | 57.1%), self-employed (not incorporated) (3 | 21.4%), and federal government employees (2 | 14.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Chester
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees857.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)321.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations17.1%
Local Government Employees00.0%
State Government Employees00.0%
Federal Government Employees214.3%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total14100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Chester

Employment Status by Age in Chester
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years1 (16.7%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years5 (41.7%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years2 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total14 (22.6%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Chester

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Chester
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree7 (87.5%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9 (36.0%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Chester

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Chester are Management (4 | 28.6%), Community & Social Service (2 | 14.3%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (2 | 14.3%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (2 | 14.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Chester

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Chester
OccupationMaleFemale
Management2 (50.0%)2 (50.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)2 (25.0%)6 (75.0%)
Total (Overall)5 (35.7%)9 (64.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Chester are , and Healthcare Support (2 | 14.3%).
Services Occupations in Chester

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Chester
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)5 (35.7%)9 (64.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Chester are , and Sales & Related (3 | 21.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Chester

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Chester
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related2 (66.7%)1 (33.3%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)2 (66.7%)1 (33.3%)
Total (Overall)5 (35.7%)9 (64.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Chester are , and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1 | 7.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Chester

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Chester
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)5 (35.7%)9 (64.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Chester

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Chester
OccupationMaleFemale
Production0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)5 (35.7%)9 (64.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Chester

Employment Industries in Chester

The major employment industries in Chester include Health Care & Social Assistance (4 | 28.6%), Wholesale Trade (2 | 14.3%), Professional & Scientific (2 | 14.3%), Administrative & Support (2 | 14.3%), and Public Administration (2 | 14.3%).
Employment Industries in Chester

Employment Industries by Sex in Chester

The Chester industries that see more men than women are Manufacturing (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Public Administration (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Retail Trade (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Chester
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5 (35.7%)9 (64.3%)

Education in Chester

School Enrollment in Chester

The most common levels of schooling among the 21 students in Chester are middle school (11 | 52.4%), high school (5 | 23.8%), and elementary school (3 | 14.3%).
School Enrollment in Chester
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School314.3%
Middle School1152.4%
High School523.8%
College / Undergraduate29.5%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total21100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Chester

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Chester
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Chester

Education (3 | 37.5%), psychology (2 | 25.0%), literature & languages (1 | 12.5%), liberal arts & history (1 | 12.5%), and communications (1 | 12.5%) are the most common fields of study among 8 individuals in Chester who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Chester
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology225.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business00.0%
Education337.5%
Literature & Languages112.5%
Liberal Arts & History112.5%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications112.5%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total8100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Chester

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Chester

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Chester are males with 1 vehicle (4, accounting for 80.0%) and females with 1 vehicle (5, making up 44.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Chester
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle4 (80.0%)5 (55.6%)
2 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 Vehicles1 (20.0%)4 (44.4%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5 (100.0%)9 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Chester

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Chester are 40 to 44 minutes (5 commuters, 45.5%), 30 to 34 minutes (4 commuters, 36.4%), and 45 to 59 minutes (2 commuters, 18.2%).
Commute Time in Chester
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes00.0%
5 to 9 Minutes00.0%
10 to 14 Minutes00.0%
15 to 19 Minutes00.0%
20 to 24 Minutes00.0%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes436.4%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes545.5%
45 to 59 Minutes218.2%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Chester

The most common commute times in Chester are 30 to 34 minutes (2 commuters, 66.7%) for males and 40 to 44 minutes (4 commuters, 50.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Chester
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes2 (66.7%)2 (25.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes1 (33.3%)4 (50.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)2 (25.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Chester

The most frequent times of departure to work in Chester are 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM (2, 66.7%) for males and 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (3, 37.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Chester
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1 (33.3%)1 (12.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM0 (0.0%)3 (37.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM0 (0.0%)2 (25.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM0 (0.0%)2 (25.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM2 (66.7%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3 (100.0%)8 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Chester

Occupancy by Ownership in Chester

Of the total 33 dwellings in Chester, owner-occupied units account for 22 (66.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 11 (33.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Chester
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units2266.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1133.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units33100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Chester

Occupancy by Household Size in Chester
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1030.3%
2-Person Household1133.3%
3-Person Household515.1%
4+ Person Household721.2%
Total Housing Units33100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Chester

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Chester
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household7 (70.0%)3 (30.0%)
2-Person Household7 (63.6%)4 (36.4%)
3-Person Household1 (20.0%)4 (80.0%)
4+ Person Household7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units22 (66.7%)11 (33.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Chester

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Chester
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma5 (50.0%)5 (50.0%)
College/Associate Degree4 (50.0%)4 (50.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2 (50.0%)2 (50.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Chester

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Chester
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years412.1%
35 to 44 Years39.1%
45 to 54 Years515.1%
55 to 64 Years13.0%
65 to 74 Years1545.5%
75 to 84 Years515.1%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total33100.0%

Housing Finances in Chester

Median Income by Occupancy in Chester

Median Income by Occupancy in Chester
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied22 (66.7%)$56,250
Renter-Occupied11 (33.3%)$21,563
Average33 (100.0%)$34,375

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Chester

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Chester
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0005 (22.7%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)2 (18.2%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)1 (9.1%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)5 (45.5%)
$25,000 to $34,9991 (4.5%)3 (27.3%)
$35,000 to $49,9995 (22.7%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9996 (27.3%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9991 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9992 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more2 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total22 (100.0%)11 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Chester

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Chester
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3006 (27.3%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $4996 (27.3%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $7997 (31.8%)10 (90.9%)
$800 to $9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,4991 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more2 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total22 (100.0%)11 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Chester

Housing Structures in Chester

Housing Structures in Chester
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached2472.7%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments26.1%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other721.2%
Total33100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Chester

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Chester
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached14 (58.3%)10 (41.7%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other6 (85.7%)1 (14.3%)
Total22 (66.7%)11 (33.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Chester

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Chester
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms4 (18.2%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms14 (63.6%)10 (90.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms4 (18.2%)1 (9.1%)
8 or more Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total22 (100.0%)11 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Chester

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Chester
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)1 (9.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas9 (40.9%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity7 (31.8%)9 (81.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels6 (27.3%)1 (9.1%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total22 (100.0%)11 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Chester

Household Vehicle Usage in Chester
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle13 (59.1%)11 (100.0%)
2 Vehicles5 (22.7%)0 (0.0%)
3 or more Vehicles3 (13.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total22 (100.0%)11 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Chester

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Chester

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units184
Median Property Value--
Median Household Income--
Monthly Housing Costs$325$2
Real Estate Taxes$360$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Chester

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Chester
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00011 (61.1%)2 (50.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9991 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,9996 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)2 (50.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total18 (100.0%)4 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Chester

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Chester
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0005 (27.8%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9995 (27.8%)1 (25.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9996 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9991 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9991 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)1 (25.0%)
Total18 (100.0%)4 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Chester

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Chester
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x8 (44.4%)147,500 (3,687,500.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x5 (27.8%)2 (50.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4.0x or more0 (0.0%)2 (50.0%)
Total18 (100.0%)4 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Chester

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Chester
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80017 (94.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4991 (5.6%)2 (50.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total18 (100.0%)4 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Chester

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chester

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chester
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total75 (93.8%)5 (6.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Chester

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Chester
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Chester

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Chester
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00018 (78.3%)5 (21.7%)
$25,000 to $49,99916 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99922 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9994 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chester

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chester
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61 (33.3%)2 (66.7%)
6 to 18 Years16 (80.0%)5 (25.0%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years7 (58.3%)5 (41.7%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years4 (80.0%)2 (40.0%)
65 to 74 Years24 (100.0%)3 (12.5%)
75 Years and over5 (100.0%)2 (40.0%)
Total57 (71.3%)25 (31.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Chester

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Chester
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years1 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years1 (10.0%)4 (33.3%)
65 to 74 Years7 (50.0%)9 (90.0%)
75 Years and over1 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Chester

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Chester: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years1 (10.0%)3 (25.0%)
65 to 74 Years4 (28.6%)4 (40.0%)
75 Years and over1 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Chester: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years1 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)4 (40.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Chester: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years1 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years2 (14.3%)9 (90.0%)
75 Years and over1 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Chester: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years1 (10.0%)1 (8.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over1 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Chester: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years1 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Chester

Computing Device Access in Chester

Computing Device Access in Chester
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1030.3%
Smartphone2060.6%
Tablet618.2%
No Computing Device1133.3%
Total33100.0%

Internet Access in Chester

Internet Access in Chester
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1133.3%
Cellular Data Only26.1%
Satellite Internet26.1%
No Internet1854.5%
Total33100.0%

Chester Summary

Chester, Arkansas is a small city located in the northwest corner of the state, near the Oklahoma border. It is the county seat of Crawford County and is part of the Fort Smith metropolitan area. The city has a population of approximately 2,000 people and is known for its rural charm and friendly atmosphere.

History

Chester was founded in 1876 by a group of settlers from Missouri. The city was named after Chester, Missouri, the hometown of one of the settlers. The city was incorporated in 1883 and quickly became a center of commerce and industry in the area. The city was home to several sawmills, gristmills, and other businesses.
In the early 1900s, the city was a major stop on the St. Louis-San Francisco Railway. The railroad brought new businesses and people to the area, and the city grew rapidly. By the 1920s, Chester had become a thriving community with a population of over 2,000 people.

Geography

Chester is located in the northwest corner of Arkansas, near the Oklahoma border. The city is situated in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains and is surrounded by rolling hills and lush forests. The city is located along the Arkansas River, which provides a scenic backdrop to the city.
The climate in Chester is mild and humid, with hot summers and mild winters. The average temperature in the summer is around 80 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average temperature in the winter is around 40 degrees Fahrenheit.

Economy

Chester’s economy is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The city is home to several farms and ranches, and the surrounding area is known for its fertile soil and abundant wildlife. The city is also home to several tourist attractions, including the Ozark National Forest and the Arkansas River.
The city is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, shops, and other services. The city is also home to a small manufacturing sector, which produces a variety of products, including furniture, clothing, and electronics.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Chester was 2,000 people. The racial makeup of the city was 95.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 3.5% from other races. The median household income in the city was $31,250, and the median family income was $37,500.
Chester is a small city with a friendly atmosphere and a strong sense of community. The city is home to a diverse population and is known for its rural charm and scenic beauty. The city is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Chester?
Total Population of Chester is 80.
What is the Total Male Population of Chester?
Total Male Population of Chester is 47.
What is the Total Female Population of Chester?
Total Female Population of Chester is 33.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Chester?
There are 142.42 Males per 100 Females in Chester.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Chester?
There are 70.21 Females per 100 Males in Chester.
What is the Median Population Age in Chester?
Median Population Age in Chester is 41.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Chester
Average Family Size in Chester is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Chester
Average Household Size in Chester is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Chester?
Per Capita income in Chester is $22,123.
What is the Median Household income in Chester?
Median Household Income in Chester is $34,375.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Chester?
Income or Wage Gap in Chester is 69.0%.
Women in Chester earn 31.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Chester?
Inequality or Gini Index in Chester is 0.49.
How Large is the Labor Force in Chester?
There are 14 People in the Labor Forcein in Chester.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Chester?
22.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Chester.