Chester, GA

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Chester

Dodge High / Gresston

Haskins Crossing / Whipples Crossing

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

Demographics of Chester

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

5.3%

Households with Children

37.0%

School Enrollment K-12

107

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 0.9%
School Age (5-17): 6.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 40.7%
Working Age (35-54): 29.5%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 15.0%
Seniors (65+): 7.1%

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: 24.1%
High School / GED: 52.1%
Some College or Associate's: 18.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 5.3%

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: 21.0%
Single Parents: 16.0%
Couples & Adults: 44.5%
Living Alone: 18.5%

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: 38.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 8.6%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 50.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.4%
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: 66.5%
Puerto Rican: 9.7%
Cuban: 1.9%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 14.8%
South American: 3.9%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 3.2%

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: 17.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 82.1%

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

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 27.7%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.7%
Caribbean: 0.9%
Other Black: 70.8%

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: 72.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 21.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.3%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 5.1%

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: 92.3%
Spanish: 5.6%
European & Indo-European: 0.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.7%
Other: 1.1%

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: 0.5%
Elementary (1-4): 1.5%
Middle School (5-8): 4.0%
High School (9-12): 3.5%
College / Graduate: 4.0%
Not Enrolled: 86.6%

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