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Chester, SC


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Chester, South Carolina

Chester, South Carolina, in Chester county, is 38 miles S of Gastonia, North Carolina (center to center) and 41 miles SW of Charlotte, North Carolina. The city contains a population of approximately 6,476.

The People and Families of Chester

In Chester, about 38% of adults are married. Unmarried people abound in Chester.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Chester had a median family income of $32,973.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Chester favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,610. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Chester Housing

Chester has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 61% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Chester, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Chester strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Chester Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Chester Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Chester, SC

Comparing Chester to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population85
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Racial Diversity74
Senior Citizens43
Age of the Population32
Male Share of the Population36
Well-Paid Single Men24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size78
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty25
People in Middle Class or Better25
College Educated Adults23
Median Family Income23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times55
Public Transportation Use35
Walking and Biking to Work22
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes104
Affordability of Rents96
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
People Living Alone65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
Housing Recently Built42

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime24
Low Violent Crime12
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