Chester City, West Virginia
As of the census of 2000, there were 2592 people, 1160 households, and 725 families residing in the city. The population density was 2705.1 people per square mile (1044.44/kmē), it would be the 23rd most densely populated city in the U.S. state of West Virginia. There were 1289 housing units at an average density of 1342.7 per square mile (518.42/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.23 persons, and the average family size was 2.85 persons. In the city Age distribution was 22% under the age of 18, 8% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 19.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 88 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87 males. The median age was 40.4 years, The median age of males was 39.4 years, for females the median age was 41.4 years. The racial makeup of the city was 2560 White, 4 Black or African American, American Indian, 6 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 14 from two or more races and 8 Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $28550, it is the 102nd wealthiest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $37672, making its West Virginia's 88th highest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $17137, it is West Virginia's 85th wealthiest city by per capita income. The median income of city was $21517, The median income for males was $28615, compared to $15813 for females.
In 2000, 532 pupils and students, of which 258 are male and 274 are female, 20.52% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 41 nursery or pri school, 41 kindergarten, 248 elementary school, 132 high school and 70 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2592 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2595 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2589 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2555 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2515 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2477 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2432 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2409 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2378 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2343 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2332 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 23 | 18 | 41 |
| Kindergarten | 23 | 18 | 41 |
| Elementary school | 112 | 136 | 248 |
| High school | 67 | 65 | 132 |
| College or graduate school | 33 | 37 | 70 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester city, West Virginia | $28550 | $37672 | $17137 |
| Hancock County, West Virginia | $33759 | $40719 | $17724 |
| West Virginia, United States | $29696 | $36484 | $16477 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |