Chester, CA

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Chester

Neighborhood

Plumas, CA

Willow Creek Summer Homes / Feather River Summer Homes

Hamilton Branch / Longville

Morgan Springs / Childs Meadows

Westwood Junction / Norvell

Rock Creek Camp / Feather River Hot Springs

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Chester

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

18.7%

Households with Children

10.4%

School Enrollment K-12

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 9.9%
School Age (5-17): 3.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 17.0%
Working Age (35-54): 9.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 17.1%
Seniors (65+): 42.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 11.1%
High School / GED: 18.4%
Some College or Associate's: 51.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 18.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 6.2%
Single Parents: 4.2%
Couples & Adults: 39.0%
Living Alone: 50.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 85.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 10.1%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 0.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 27.1%
Puerto Rican: 59.3%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 13.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 26.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 73.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 63.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 36.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.1%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 95.7%
Spanish: 4.3%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 5.5%
Elementary (1-4): 0.0%
Middle School (5-8): 2.1%
High School (9-12): 0.0%
College / Graduate: 1.4%
Not Enrolled: 90.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources