Chester, WVPublished Date: November 23, 2024Chester is located in Hancock County, West Virginia and has a population of 2,134. The poverty rate in Chester is 9.7% and is lower than the US poverty rate of 11.5%. The U.S. poverty level for a family of four in 2023 is $31,200. The unemployment rate in Chester is 9.4% while the Hancock County unemployment rate is 8.5%.
| | Population | |
|---|
| Male | | 38.6% |
| Female | | 61.4% |
| | Median Age (city/county) | |
|---|
| Chester | | 57.8 |
| Hancock | | 47.1 |
| | Median Household Income (city/county) | |
|---|
| Chester | | $58,988 |
| Hancock | | $57,515 |
| | Median Home Value (city/county) | |
|---|
| Chester | | $121,046 |
| Hancock | | $111,523 |
| | Median Rent (city/county) | |
|---|
| Chester | | $891 |
| Hancock | | $731 |
| | Poverty Rate (city/county) | |
|---|
| Chester | | 9.7% |
| Hancock | | 13.4% |
Races and Ethnicity
▩ White 92.7%
▩ Black or African American 0%
▩ Asian 0.5%
▩ Native 0%
▩ Pacific 5%
▩ Other 0%
▩ Hispanic 1.6%
26034