Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Chester, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

156

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91%142

Hispanic/Latino

5.1%8

Two or More

2.6%4

Asian

1.3%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.3%6

High School Diploma

37.1%52

Some College (<1 yr)

14.3%20

Some College (1+ yr)

3.6%5

Associate's Degree

10%14

Bachelor's Degree

16.4%23

Master's Degree

8.6%12

HS or Higher

94.3%

BA or Higher

25%

Graduate+

8.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$118,800

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

92.4%73

Renter-Occupied

7.6%6

Total Units

102

Homeownership

92.4%

Vacancy Rate

22.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

24.7%18

$50K–$100K

11%8

$100K–$150K

19.2%14

$150K–$200K

15.1%11

$200K–$300K

12.3%9

$300K–$500K

17.8%13

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

Year Built

2020 or later

2%2

2010–2019

2.9%3

2000–2009

3.9%4

1990–1999

2.9%3

1980–1989

10.8%11

1970–1979

31.4%32

1960–1969

8.8%9

1950–1959

11.8%12

1940–1949

16.7%17

1939 or earlier

8.8%9

Heating Fuel

Electricity

60.8%48

Utility Gas

29.1%23

Wood

10.1%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$64,375

Mean Household Incomei

$112,118

Per Capita Incomei

$55,904

Poverty Ratei

5.1%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

Household Income Distribution

$15K–$20K

2.5%2

$30K–$35K

7.6%6

$35K–$40K

3.8%3

$40K–$45K

12.7%10

$45K–$50K

11.4%9

$50K–$60K

10.1%8

$60K–$75K

10.1%8

$75K–$100K

7.6%6

$100K–$125K

10.1%8

$125K–$150K

8.9%7

$150K–$200K

2.5%2

$200K+

12.7%10

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

53.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

Avg. Commutei

27.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

19(13% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.3%Insured

7.7%Uninsured