Chester Gap, VA

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Chester Gap Overview

1,069
TOTAL POPULATION
533
MALE POPULATION
536
FEMALE POPULATION
99.44
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.56
FEMALES / 100 MALES
31.6
MEDIAN AGE
4.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$32,834
PER CAPITA INCOME
$80,536
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$100,729
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
4.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
95.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.29
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
526
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
65.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Chester Gap Zip Codes

Chester Gap Area Codes

Race in Chester Gap

The most populous races in Chester Gap are White / Caucasian (904 | 84.6%), Black / African American (143 | 13.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (35 | 3.3%).
Race in Chester Gap
Race# Population% Population
Asian10.1%
Black / African American14313.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino353.3%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian90484.6%
Two or more Races212.0%
Some other Race00.0%
Total1,069100.0%

Ancestry in Chester Gap

The most populous ancestries reported in Chester Gap are English (165 | 15.4%), Irish (109 | 10.2%), Croatian (46 | 4.3%), Scottish (45 | 4.2%), and Polish (34 | 3.2%), together accounting for 37.3% of all Chester Gap residents.
Ancestry in Chester Gap
Ancestry# Population% Population
American201.9%
Bhutanese161.5%
Croatian464.3%
English16515.4%
French Canadian151.4%
German70.6%
Irish10910.2%
Italian141.3%
Polish343.2%
Puerto Rican131.2%
Scotch-Irish302.8%
Scottish454.2%
South American222.1%
Venezuelan222.1%
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Immigrants in Chester Gap

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Chester Gap came from Latin America (22 | 2.1%), South America (22 | 2.1%), Venezuela (22 | 2.1%), Asia (1 | 0.1%), and Eastern Asia (1 | 0.1%), together accounting for 6.4% of all Chester Gap residents.
Immigrants in Chester Gap
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia10.1%
Eastern Asia10.1%
Japan10.1%
Latin America222.1%
South America222.1%
Venezuela222.1%
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Sex and Age in Chester Gap

Sex and Age in Chester Gap

The most populous age groups in Chester Gap are 35 to 39 Years (94 | 17.6%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (96 | 17.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Chester Gap
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years40 (7.5%)81 (15.1%)
5 to 9 Years52 (9.8%)46 (8.6%)
10 to 14 Years30 (5.6%)10 (1.9%)
15 to 19 Years30 (5.6%)20 (3.7%)
20 to 24 Years37 (6.9%)94 (17.5%)
25 to 29 Years48 (9.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)73 (13.6%)
35 to 39 Years94 (17.6%)96 (17.9%)
40 to 44 Years44 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 49 Years34 (6.4%)40 (7.5%)
50 to 54 Years43 (8.1%)14 (2.6%)
55 to 59 Years9 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years3 (0.6%)15 (2.8%)
65 to 69 Years13 (2.4%)1 (0.2%)
70 to 74 Years9 (1.7%)11 (2.1%)
75 to 79 Years20 (3.7%)35 (6.5%)
80 to 84 Years16 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over11 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total533 (100.0%)536 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Chester Gap

Median Family Size in Chester Gap

The median family size in Chester Gap is 4.02 persons per family, with single female/mother families (30 | 16.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 5.17 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (61 | 33.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.77 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Chester Gap
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple89 (49.4%)4.49
Single Male/Father61 (33.9%)2.77
Single Female/Mother30 (16.7%)5.17
Total Families180 (100.0%)4.02

Median Household Size in Chester Gap

The median household size in Chester Gap is 3.62 persons per household, with single female/mother households (30 | 10.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 7.7 persons per household. non-family households (115 | 39.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.40 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Chester Gap
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple89 (30.2%)4.49
Single Male/Father61 (20.7%)4.54
Single Female/Mother30 (10.2%)7.70
Non-family115 (39.0%)1.40
Total Households295 (100.0%)3.62

Household Size by Marriage Status in Chester Gap

Out of a total of 295 households in Chester Gap, 180 (61.0%) are family households, while 115 (39.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 5-person households, comprising 61, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 84.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Chester Gap
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-84 (28.5%)
2-Person Households37 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Households31 (10.5%)31 (10.5%)
4-Person Households39 (13.2%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households61 (20.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households12 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total180 (61.0%)115 (39.0%)

Female Fertility in Chester Gap

Fertility by Age in Chester Gap

Average fertility rate in Chester Gap is 19.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 36.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Chester Gap
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years6 (100.0%)36.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total6 (100.0%)19.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Chester Gap

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Chester Gap
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Chester Gap

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Chester Gap
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 Degree6 (100.0%)34.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total6 (100.0%)19.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Chester Gap

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Chester Gap
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Chester Gap

Income Overview in Chester Gap

Per Capita Income in Chester Gap is $32,834, while median incomes of families and households are $80,536 and $100,729 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,069$32,834
Median Family Income180$80,536
Mean Family Income180$86,339
Median Household Income295$100,729
Mean Household Income295$93,088
Income Deficit180$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,0694.75%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,06995.25¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,0690.29

Earnings by Sex in Chester Gap

Average Earnings in Chester Gap are $46,336, $45,096 for men and $47,344 for women, a difference of 4.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Chester Gap
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male307 (58.9%)$45,096
Female214 (41.1%)$47,344
Total521 (100.0%)$46,336

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Chester Gap

The most common earnings brackets in Chester Gap are $25,000 to $29,999 for men (68 | 22.2%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (64 | 29.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Chester Gap
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,99913 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4998 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,99917 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)7 (3.3%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99968 (22.2%)64 (29.9%)
$30,000 to $34,99920 (6.5%)1 (0.5%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)20 (9.3%)
$40,000 to $44,99927 (8.8%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,99913 (4.2%)16 (7.5%)
$50,000 to $54,9997 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99962 (20.2%)25 (11.7%)
$65,000 to $74,99921 (6.8%)6 (2.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99940 (13.0%)14 (6.5%)
$100,000+11 (3.6%)61 (28.5%)
Total307 (100.0%)214 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Chester Gap

Average earnings in Chester Gap are $60,655 for men and $76,250 for women, a difference of 20.4%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $90,605, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $29,345. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $111,339, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $111,339.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Chester Gap
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$62,904$0
High School Diploma$68,631$0
College or Associate's Degree$29,345$111,339
Bachelor's Degree$90,605$0
Graduate Degree--
Total$60,655$76,250

Family Income in Chester Gap

Family Income Brackets in Chester Gap

According to the Chester Gap family income data, there are 63 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 35.0% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Chester Gap
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99995.0%
$25,000 to $34,999137.2%
$35,000 to $49,9992715.0%
$50,000 to $74,9993821.1%
$75,000 to $99,9992111.7%
$100,000 to $149,9996335.0%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+95.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Chester Gap

4-person families (45 | 25.0%) account for the highest median family income in Chester Gap with $121,845 per family, while 4-person families (45 | 25.0%) have the highest median income of $30,461 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Chester Gap
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families64 (35.6%)$40,926
3-Person Families38 (21.1%)$0
4-Person Families45 (25.0%)$121,845
5-Person Families27 (15.0%)$0
6-Person Families6 (3.3%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total180 (100.0%)$80,536

Family Income by Number of Earners in Chester Gap

Family Income by Number of Earners in Chester Gap
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners34 (18.9%)$0
1 Earner74 (41.1%)$62,941
2 Earners59 (32.8%)$121,012
3+ Earners13 (7.2%)$0
Total180 (100.0%)$80,536

Household Income in Chester Gap

Household Income Brackets in Chester Gap

With 142 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Chester Gap, accounting for 48.1% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Chester Gap
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000165.4%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999206.8%
$25,000 to $34,999134.4%
$35,000 to $49,99900.0%
$50,000 to $74,9996522.0%
$75,000 to $99,9993010.2%
$100,000 to $149,99914248.1%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+93.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Chester Gap

The median household income in Chester Gap is $100,729, with the highest median household income of $132,757 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 79 households (26.8%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Chester Gap
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years113 (38.3%)$120,179
45 to 64 Years79 (26.8%)$132,757
65+ Years103 (34.9%)$50,625
Total295 (100.0%)$100,729

Poverty in Chester Gap

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Chester Gap

With 3.0% poverty level for males and 11.2% for females among the residents of Chester Gap, 75 year old and over males and 45 to 54 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 16 males (34.0%) and 23 females (42.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Chester Gap
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%)0 (0.0%)
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 Years0 (0.0%)34 (35.4%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)23 (42.6%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over16 (34.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total16 (3.0%)57 (11.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Chester Gap

According to the poverty statistics in Chester Gap, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 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 Gap
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years40 (100.0%)55 (100.0%)
5 Years30 (100.0%)22 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years44 (100.0%)34 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years30 (100.0%)13 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years37 (100.0%)94 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years48 (100.0%)73 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years138 (100.0%)62 (64.6%)
45 to 54 Years77 (100.0%)31 (57.4%)
55 to 64 Years12 (100.0%)15 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years22 (100.0%)12 (100.0%)
75 Years and over31 (66.0%)35 (100.0%)
Total517 (97.0%)453 (88.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Chester Gap

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Chester Gap
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total89 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Chester Gap

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

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

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Chester Gap
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Chester Gap

Employment by Class of Employer in Chester Gap

Among the 509 employed individuals in Chester Gap, private company employees (438 | 86.1%), local government employees (35 | 6.9%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (27 | 5.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Chester Gap
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees43886.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)40.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)275.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations00.0%
Local Government Employees356.9%
State Government Employees00.0%
Federal Government Employees51.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total509100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Chester Gap

According to the labor force statistics for Chester Gap, out of the total population over 16 years of age (803), 65.5% or 526 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.2% or 17 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 100.0% or 48 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 65 to 74 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 80.0% or 4 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Chester Gap
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years13 (30.2%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years101 (77.1%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years67 (91.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years178 (76.1%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years91 (69.5%)13 (14.3%)
55 to 59 Years9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years6 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years5 (14.7%)4 (80.0%)
75 Years and over8 (9.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total526 (65.5%)17 (3.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Chester Gap

According to labor force statistics for Chester Gap, 77.8% of individuals (399) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (513) are in the labor force, with 3.3% or 13 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 100.0% or 52 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 19.4% or 13 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Chester Gap
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School81 (73.6%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma67 (54.5%)24 (19.4%)
College / Associate Degree199 (87.3%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher52 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total399 (77.8%)17 (3.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Chester Gap

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Chester Gap are Management (60 | 11.8%), Business & Financial (34 | 6.7%), Community & Social Service (7 | 1.4%), and Education Instruction & Library (7 | 1.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Chester Gap

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Chester Gap, the most male-oriented occupations are Community & Social Service (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), and Management (21.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), and Management (78.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Chester Gap
OccupationMaleFemale
Management13 (21.7%)47 (78.3%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)34 (100.0%)
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 7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)20 (19.8%)81 (80.2%)
Total (Overall)295 (58.0%)214 (42.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Chester Gap are Personal Care & Service (64 | 12.6%), Security & Protection (33 | 6.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (27 | 5.3%), Law Enforcement (26 | 5.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (16 | 3.1%).
Services Occupations in Chester Gap

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Chester Gap, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), and Security & Protection (78.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Chester Gap
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Security & Protection26 (78.8%)7 (21.2%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Law Enforcement26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)64 (100.0%)
Total (Category)53 (36.3%)93 (63.7%)
Total (Overall)295 (58.0%)214 (42.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Chester Gap are Sales & Related (30 | 5.9%), and Office & Administration (1 | 0.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Chester Gap

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Chester Gap
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Total (Category)30 (96.8%)1 (3.2%)
Total (Overall)295 (58.0%)214 (42.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Chester Gap are Construction & Extraction (63 | 12.4%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (63 | 12.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Chester Gap

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Chester Gap
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)126 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)295 (58.0%)214 (42.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Chester Gap are Production (59 | 11.6%), Material Moving (42 | 8.3%), and Transportation (4 | 0.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Chester Gap

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Chester Gap
OccupationMaleFemale
Production20 (33.9%)39 (66.1%)
Transportation4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)66 (62.9%)39 (37.1%)
Total (Overall)295 (58.0%)214 (42.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Chester Gap

Employment Industries in Chester Gap

The major employment industries in Chester Gap include Manufacturing (101 | 19.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (70 | 13.8%), Construction (68 | 13.4%), Retail Trade (68 | 13.4%), and Information (39 | 7.7%).
Employment Industries in Chester Gap

Employment Industries by Sex in Chester Gap

The Chester Gap industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Information (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Retail Trade (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Chester Gap
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction68 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing62 (61.4%)39 (38.6%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade0 (0.0%)68 (100.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing4 (36.4%)7 (63.6%)
Utilities8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)70 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services13 (44.8%)16 (55.2%)
Public Administration26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total295 (58.0%)214 (42.0%)

Education in Chester Gap

School Enrollment in Chester Gap

The most common levels of schooling among the 182 students in Chester Gap are kindergarten (67 | 36.8%), middle school (40 | 22.0%), and high school (37 | 20.3%).
School Enrollment in Chester Gap
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool73.8%
Kindergarten6736.8%
Elementary School3117.0%
Middle School4022.0%
High School3720.3%
College / Undergraduate00.0%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total182100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Chester Gap

Out of a total of 182 students who are enrolled in schools in Chester Gap, 55 (30.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 127 (69.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 7 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 30 (75.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Chester Gap
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old73 (74.5%)25 (25.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds30 (75.0%)10 (25.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds24 (64.9%)13 (35.1%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)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 over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total127 (69.8%)55 (30.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Chester Gap

Liberal arts & history (31 | 43.7%), communications (14 | 19.7%), bio, nature & agricultural (10 | 14.1%), social sciences (9 | 12.7%), and arts & humanities (7 | 9.9%) are the most common fields of study among 71 individuals in Chester Gap who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Chester Gap
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1014.1%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences912.7%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business00.0%
Education00.0%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History3143.7%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications1419.7%
Arts & Humanities79.9%
Total71100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Chester Gap

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Chester Gap

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Chester Gap are males with 2 vehicles (128, accounting for 43.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (133, making up 59.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Chester Gap
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle0 (0.0%)14 (6.5%)
2 Vehicles128 (43.4%)133 (62.2%)
3 Vehicles57 (19.3%)53 (24.8%)
4 Vehicles76 (25.8%)14 (6.5%)
5 or more Vehicles34 (11.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total295 (100.0%)214 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Chester Gap

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Chester Gap are 90 or more minutes (99 commuters, 19.5%), 25 to 29 minutes (98 commuters, 19.3%), and 60 to 89 minutes (93 commuters, 18.3%).
Commute Time in Chester Gap
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes00.0%
5 to 9 Minutes214.1%
10 to 14 Minutes367.1%
15 to 19 Minutes469.0%
20 to 24 Minutes418.1%
25 to 29 Minutes9819.3%
30 to 34 Minutes203.9%
35 to 39 Minutes275.3%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes285.5%
60 to 89 Minutes9318.3%
90 or more Minutes9919.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Chester Gap

The most common commute times in Chester Gap are 90 or more minutes (60 commuters, 20.3%) for males and 25 to 29 minutes (64 commuters, 29.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Chester Gap
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes21 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes0 (0.0%)36 (16.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes46 (15.6%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes34 (11.5%)7 (3.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes34 (11.5%)64 (29.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes20 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes27 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes13 (4.4%)15 (7.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes40 (13.6%)53 (24.8%)
90 or more Minutes60 (20.3%)39 (18.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Chester Gap

The most frequent times of departure to work in Chester Gap are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (85, 28.8%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (98, 45.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Chester Gap
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM12 (4.1%)14 (6.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM29 (9.8%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM42 (14.2%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM0 (0.0%)1 (0.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM42 (14.2%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM85 (28.8%)25 (11.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM0 (0.0%)98 (45.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)23 (10.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM20 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM13 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)47 (22.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM31 (10.5%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM21 (7.1%)6 (2.8%)
Total295 (100.0%)214 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Chester Gap

Occupancy by Ownership in Chester Gap

Of the total 295 dwellings in Chester Gap, owner-occupied units account for 215 (72.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 80 (27.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Chester Gap
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units21572.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units8027.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units295100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Chester Gap

Occupancy by Household Size in Chester Gap
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household8428.5%
2-Person Household3712.5%
3-Person Household6221.0%
4+ Person Household11238.0%
Total Housing Units295100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Chester Gap

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Chester Gap
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household65 (77.4%)19 (22.6%)
2-Person Household37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Household35 (56.5%)27 (43.5%)
4+ Person Household78 (69.6%)34 (30.4%)
Total Housing Units215 (72.9%)80 (27.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Chester Gap

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Chester Gap
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School31 (33.7%)61 (66.3%)
High School Diploma78 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College/Associate Degree61 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher45 (70.3%)19 (29.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Chester Gap

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Chester Gap
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years3311.2%
35 to 44 Years8027.1%
45 to 54 Years6120.7%
55 to 64 Years186.1%
65 to 74 Years3311.2%
75 to 84 Years5920.0%
85 Years and Over113.7%
Total295100.0%

Housing Finances in Chester Gap

Median Income by Occupancy in Chester Gap

Median Income by Occupancy in Chester Gap
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied215 (72.9%)$101,979
Renter-Occupied80 (27.1%)$0
Average295 (100.0%)$100,729

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Chester Gap

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Chester Gap
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00016 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99920 (9.3%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99913 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99919 (8.8%)46 (57.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99930 (14.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999108 (50.2%)34 (42.5%)
$150,000 or more9 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total215 (100.0%)80 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Chester Gap

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Chester Gap
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30011 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49970 (32.6%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79926 (12.1%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $99919 (8.8%)27 (33.8%)
$1,000 to $1,49921 (9.8%)34 (42.5%)
$1,500 to $1,99961 (28.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4997 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total215 (100.0%)80 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Chester Gap

Housing Structures in Chester Gap

Housing Structures in Chester Gap
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached29198.6%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other41.4%
Total295100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Chester Gap

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Chester Gap
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached211 (72.5%)80 (27.5%)
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 Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total215 (72.9%)80 (27.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Chester Gap

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Chester Gap
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms12 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms58 (27.0%)37 (46.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms88 (40.9%)34 (42.5%)
8 or more Rooms57 (26.5%)9 (11.3%)
Total215 (100.0%)80 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Chester Gap

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Chester Gap
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas19 (8.8%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity149 (69.3%)71 (88.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene29 (13.5%)9 (11.3%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels18 (8.4%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total215 (100.0%)80 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Chester Gap

Household Vehicle Usage in Chester Gap
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle14 (6.5%)19 (23.7%)
2 Vehicles123 (57.2%)27 (33.8%)
3 or more Vehicles78 (36.3%)34 (42.5%)
Total215 (100.0%)80 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Chester Gap

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Chester Gap

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units88127
Median Property Value$209,400$220,200
Median Household Income--
Monthly Housing Costs$386$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,409$16

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Chester Gap

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Chester Gap
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0004 (4.5%)16 (12.6%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99965 (73.9%)92 (72.4%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)19 (15.0%)
$500,000 to $749,99911 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more8 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total88 (100.0%)127 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Chester Gap

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Chester Gap
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)3 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $24,99920 (22.7%)16 (12.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99913 (14.8%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99915 (17.1%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9994 (4.5%)4 (3.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99936 (40.9%)26 (20.5%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)72 (56.7%)
Total88 (100.0%)127 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Chester Gap

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Chester Gap
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x17 (19.3%)120,417 (94,816.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x12 (13.6%)75 (59.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x11 (12.5%)6 (4.7%)
4.0x or more48 (54.5%)26 (20.5%)
Total88 (100.0%)127 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Chester Gap

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Chester Gap
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80013 (14.8%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49933 (37.5%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49938 (43.2%)52 (40.9%)
Total88 (100.0%)127 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Chester Gap

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chester Gap

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chester Gap
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years173 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years95 (69.9%)41 (30.1%)
19 to 25 Years131 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years100 (82.6%)21 (17.4%)
35 to 44 Years198 (84.6%)36 (15.4%)
45 to 54 Years84 (64.1%)47 (35.9%)
55 to 64 Years23 (85.2%)4 (14.8%)
65 to 74 Years34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older82 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total920 (86.1%)149 (13.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Chester Gap

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Chester Gap
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born173 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen95 (69.9%)41 (30.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen131 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Chester Gap

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Chester Gap
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00042 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,99913 (50.0%)13 (50.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999193 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99934 (29.6%)81 (70.4%)
$100,000 and over638 (92.1%)55 (7.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chester Gap

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chester Gap
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 678 (45.1%)95 (54.9%)
6 to 18 Years14 (10.3%)81 (59.6%)
19 to 25 Years30 (22.9%)101 (77.1%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)100 (82.6%)
35 to 44 Years83 (35.5%)122 (52.1%)
45 to 54 Years36 (27.5%)61 (46.6%)
55 to 64 Years6 (22.2%)17 (63.0%)
65 to 74 Years33 (97.1%)34 (100.0%)
75 Years and over82 (100.0%)49 (59.8%)
Total362 (33.9%)660 (61.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Chester Gap

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Chester Gap
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years30 (26.8%)29 (38.2%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)11 (91.7%)
75 Years and over11 (23.4%)10 (28.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Chester Gap

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Chester Gap: <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 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over11 (23.4%)10 (28.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Chester Gap: <span>Vision 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 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over11 (23.4%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Chester Gap: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)7 (9.2%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Chester Gap: <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 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)11 (91.7%)
75 Years and over11 (23.4%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Chester Gap: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years30 (26.8%)29 (38.2%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)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 Gap

Computing Device Access in Chester Gap

Computing Device Access in Chester Gap
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop18261.7%
Smartphone24683.4%
Tablet23379.0%
No Computing Device165.4%
Total295100.0%

Internet Access in Chester Gap

Internet Access in Chester Gap
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet124.1%
Broadband Home17659.7%
Cellular Data Only8027.1%
Satellite Internet248.1%
No Internet165.4%
Total295100.0%

Chester Gap Summary

Chester Gap is a small unincorporated community located in Rappahannock County, Virginia. It is situated in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, approximately 50 miles west of Washington, D.C. The community is located along the banks of the Thornton River, a tributary of the Rappahannock River.

History

Chester Gap was first settled in the late 1700s by a group of German immigrants. The community was named after the nearby Chester Gap, a mountain pass that was used by Native Americans and early settlers to travel between the Shenandoah Valley and the Piedmont region of Virginia.
In the early 1800s, the community was home to a number of small farms and businesses. The area was also known for its iron ore deposits, which were mined and used to produce tools and weapons.
In the late 1800s, the community began to decline as the iron ore deposits were depleted and the local economy shifted away from agriculture. By the early 1900s, the population had dwindled to just a few dozen people.

Geography

Chester Gap is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, approximately 50 miles west of Washington, D.C. The community is situated along the banks of the Thornton River, a tributary of the Rappahannock River.
The area is characterized by rolling hills and valleys, with elevations ranging from 500 to 1,000 feet above sea level. The climate is temperate, with hot summers and cold winters.

Economy

The economy of Chester Gap is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The area is home to several small farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, wheat, and hay.
The community is also a popular destination for outdoor recreation, such as fishing, hunting, and hiking. The nearby Shenandoah National Park and George Washington National Forest offer a variety of recreational activities, including camping, horseback riding, and mountain biking.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Chester Gap was 545. The racial makeup of the community was 97.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 1.6% from other races.
The median household income in Chester Gap was $45,000, and the median family income was $50,000. The per capita income was $20,000. Approximately 8.5% of the population was below the poverty line.

Conclusion

Chester Gap is a small unincorporated community located in Rappahannock County, Virginia. It is situated in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, approximately 50 miles west of Washington, D.C. The community was first settled in the late 1700s by a group of German immigrants and was named after the nearby Chester Gap, a mountain pass that was used by Native Americans and early settlers to travel between the Shenandoah Valley and the Piedmont region of Virginia. The economy of Chester Gap is largely based on agriculture and tourism, and the area is home to several small farms and is a popular destination for outdoor recreation. As of the 2010 census, the population of Chester Gap was 545. The racial makeup of the community was 97.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 1.6% from other races. The median household income in Chester Gap was $45,000, and the median family income was $50,000.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Chester Gap?
Total Population of Chester Gap is 1,069.
What is the Total Male Population of Chester Gap?
Total Male Population of Chester Gap is 533.
What is the Total Female Population of Chester Gap?
Total Female Population of Chester Gap is 536.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Chester Gap?
There are 99.44 Males per 100 Females in Chester Gap.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Chester Gap?
There are 100.56 Females per 100 Males in Chester Gap.
What is the Median Population Age in Chester Gap?
Median Population Age in Chester Gap is 31.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Chester Gap
Average Family Size in Chester Gap is 4.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Chester Gap
Average Household Size in Chester Gap is 3.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Chester Gap?
Per Capita income in Chester Gap is $32,834.
What is the Median Family Income in Chester Gap?
Median Family Income in Chester Gap is $80,536.
What is the Median Household income in Chester Gap?
Median Household Income in Chester Gap is $100,729.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Chester Gap?
Income or Wage Gap in Chester Gap is 4.7%.
Women in Chester Gap earn 95.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Chester Gap?
Inequality or Gini Index in Chester Gap is 0.29.
How Large is the Labor Force in Chester Gap?
There are 526 People in the Labor Forcein in Chester Gap.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Chester Gap?
65.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Chester Gap.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Chester Gap?
Unemployment Rate in Chester Gap is 3.2%.