CHESTER, SC  29706

Total Population: 19,181

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Median Home Value

$142,200

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$50,141

Across all households

Median Age

42.5 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

14.5%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby ZIP Codes

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)53.2%
Black (Non-Hispanic)41.2%
Hispanic or Latino2.9%
Two or More Races1.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.8%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

21.8%

65 Years and Over

20.4%

Male

49.2%

Female

50.8%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.7%

No Health Insurance

11.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

83.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

14.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$50,141

Mean Household Income

$65,606

Per Capita Income

$27,509

Unemployment Rate (16+)

7.6%

In Labor Force (19–64)

72.3%

SNAP / Food Stamps

15.9%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$142,200

Median Rent

$864/mo

Total Housing Units

8,850

Owner-Occupied

74.2%

Renter-Occupied

25.8%

Vacancy Rate

11.9%

Married Couple Households

41.6%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.3%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.9%

Female Householder, No Partner

32.1%

Average Household Size

2.44

Broadband Internet Access

80.8%

Housing Built Since 2010

5.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 29706.