Chester County's estimated 2026 population is 18,147 with a growth rate of 0.85% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Chester County is the 72nd largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 17,194 and has seen a growth of 5.54% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37.6 years
Female: 38.7 years
Male: 37 years
There are 13,798 adults, (3,234 of whom are seniors) in Chester County.
Female: 9,155 (52%)
Male: 8,456 (48%)
The racial composition of Chester County includes 84.77% White, 9.47% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,928 | 84.77% |
| Black or African American | 1,667 | 9.47% |
| Two or more races | 662 | 3.76% |
| Other race | 296 | 1.68% |
| Native American | 29 | 0.16% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.16% |
Chester County's average per capita income is $44,977. Household income levels show a median of $59,341. The poverty rate stands at 16.05%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $89,577 | - |
| Families | $72,679 | $83,447 |
| Households | $59,341 | $75,402 |
| Non Families | $31,819 | $53,665 |
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