Chester City, Iowa
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 151 residents, 71 households, and 47 families in the city. The population density was 113.2 people per square mile (43.71/km˛), it would be the 37th least densely populated city in the U.S. state of Iowa. There were 82 housing units at an average density of 61.7 per square mile (23.82/km˛). The average household size was 2.13 people, and the average family size was 2.64 people. In the city the population was spread out, with 19.2% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 22.5% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 28.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 122.1 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 139.2 females. The median age of the city's population was 47.8 years, The median age of males was 44 years, for females the median age was 51.5 years. The racial makeup of the city was 150 White, Black or African American, American Indian, Asian, Native Hawaiian, from two or more races and 1 Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $21875, it is 21st poorest city by median household income in Iowa. The median income for a family in the city was $40625, it is Iowa's 555th wealthiest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $18240, it would be the 284th highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Iowa. The median income is $12188, Males had a median income of $13750 versus $11875 for females.
In 2000, 36 pupils and students, of which 47.22% are male and 52.78% are female, 23.84% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 13.89% nursery or pri school, 5.56% kindergarten, 27.78% elementary school, 41.67% high school and 11.11% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 151 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 151 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 151 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 149 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 147 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 145 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 143 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 141 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 139 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 139 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 137 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 5 | 5 | |
| Kindergarten | 2 | 2 | |
| Elementary school | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| High school | 7 | 8 | 15 |
| College or graduate school | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester city, Iowa | $21875 | $40625 | $18240 |
| Howard County, Iowa | $34641 | $43284 | $17842 |
| Iowa, United States | $39469 | $48005 | $19674 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |