Chester County, Tennessee
TN · FIPS 47023 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,611 | — | #2,004 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $59,341 | -21.0% | #2,144 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.6 years | -3.3% | #2,660 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $164,400 | -41.7% | #1,926 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $756 | -35.0% | #2,447 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.1% | +27.4% | #2,134 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Chester County has a population of 17,611, making it the #2,004 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.6 years, which is 3.3% below the national median.
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The median household income in Chester County is $59,341, ranking #2,144 out of 3,222 counties — 21.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.1% and unemployment stands at 4.1%.
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The median home value in Chester County is $164,400 (-41.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $756/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.4%.
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92.3% of residents in Chester County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.7% above the national rate.
About Chester County, Tennessee
Chester County, Tennessee has a total population of 17,611, making it the 2,004th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Chester County is 37.6 years, which is 3.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Chester County is $59,341, which ranks #2,144 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 21.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1%.
The median home value in Chester County is $164,400, 41.7% below the national median. Renters in Chester County pay a median gross rent of $756 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Chester County, 22.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 34.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.7 min.
Chester County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 83.8% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (9.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.4%).
All data for Chester County, Tennessee comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.