Chester County, Tennessee

Total Population: 17,452

County Seat: Henderson

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Median Home Value

$155,200

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$60,543

Across all households

Median Age

37.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

19.2%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)84.1%
Black (Non-Hispanic)9.8%
Hispanic or Latino3.1%
Two or More Races1.9%
Other Race0.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.2%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

Under 18 Years

21.7%

65 Years and Over

17.7%

Male

48.4%

Female

51.6%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.3%

No Health Insurance

9.3%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

85.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

19.2%

Enrolled in College (18+)

12.3%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$60,543

Mean Household Income

$72,399

Per Capita Income

$27,480

Unemployment Rate (16+)

In Labor Force (19–64)

68.1%

SNAP / Food Stamps

13.0%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$155,200

Median Rent

$714/mo

Total Housing Units

7,251

Owner-Occupied

76.6%

Renter-Occupied

23.4%

Vacancy Rate

12.7%

Married Couple Households

51.7%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.0%

Male Householder, No Partner

20.0%

Female Householder, No Partner

22.3%

Average Household Size

2.56

Broadband Internet Access

86.1%

Housing Built Since 2010

9.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 47023.