Chester, CA

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    1,759
    US Senator
    Alex Padilla
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Adam Schiff
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    61.6
    32.5% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    11.3%
    90.8% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $47,129
    41.2% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $304,800
    26.3% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    638
    35.2% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Chester, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    100% of the residents in Chester, CA are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Chester, CA was $304,800, and the homeownership rate was 66.6%.

    Most people in Chester, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25 minutes. The average car ownership in Chester, CA was 1 car per household.

    United StatesCaliforniaPlumas County, CADel Norte, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas & Siskiyou Counties PUMA, CA

    Population & Diversity

    Chester, CA is home to a population of 1.76k people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2024, 0.0569% of Chester, CA residents were born outside of the country (1 people).

    In 2024, there were 12.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.5k people) in Chester, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 116 White (Hispanic) and 57 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    100%
    2024 Citizenship
    100%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 100% of Chester, CA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Chester, CA was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Chester, CA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      1.5k ± 408
    2. White (Hispanic)
      116 ± 112
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      57 ± 64
    10.1%
    Hispanic Population
    177 people

    In 2024, there were 12.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.5k people) in Chester, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 116 White (Hispanic) and 57 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    10.1% of the people in Chester, CA are hispanic (177 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Chester, CA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for California.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      3,877,888 ± 45,899 people
    2. Philippines
      827,719 ± 22,100 people
    3. China
      695,724 ± 20,296 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,877,888 California residents, followed by Philippines with 827,719 and China with 695,724.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    0.0569%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    1 people
    0.0495%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    1 people

    As of 2024, 0.0569% of Chester, CA residents (1 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Chester, CA was 0.0495%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

    The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Chester, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Vietnam
    Most Common Service Period
    39 ± 54

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Chester, CA.

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    Health

    100% of the population of Chester, CA has health coverage, with 29.1% on employee plans, 20.7% on Medicaid, 32.3% on Medicare, 16.8% on non-group plans, and 0.976% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in California see 1,233 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,233 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1076 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 213 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.4% were men and 53.6% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 13.9% under 18 years, 17.1% between 18 and 34 years, 27.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 41.8% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.4% were men and 53.6% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    0%
    Uninsured
    29.1%
    Employer Coverage
    20.7%
    Medicaid
    32.3%
    Medicare
    16.8%
    Non-Group
    0.976%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Chester, CA declined by 100% from 2.25% to 0%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Chester, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Chester, CA employs 638 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Chester, CA were Health Care & Social Assistance (170 people), Construction (99 people), and Public Administration (75 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($136,076), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($73,302), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($73,302).

    Employment

    Occupations

    638
    2024 Value
    ± 250
    −35.2%
    1 Year decline
    ± 75.6%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Chester, CA declined at a rate of −35.2%, from 985 employees to 638 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Chester, CA, are Material Moving Occupations (131 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (85 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (71 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Chester, CA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    638
    2024 Value
    ± 250
    −35.2%
    1 Year decline
    ± 75.6%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Chester, CA declined at a rate of −35.2%, from 985 employees to 638 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Chester, CA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (170 people), Construction (99 people), and Public Administration (75 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Chester, CA, though some of these residents may live in Chester, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $23,438
    Median earning men ± $6,533
    $35,270
    Median earning women ± $41,627

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($73,302) and Construction ($25,288).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are .

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.57%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 17.9M people employed in California. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

    Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    California is currently represented by 51 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Chester, CA. Showing the available data for California.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (58.5%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (38.3%)
      Republican Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.25%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from California

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    Alex Padilla
    Senator from California3
    Assumed office on January 20, 2021
    Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.
    Adam Schiff
    Senator from California1
    Assumed office on December 8, 2024
    Elected to the seat to succeed Laphonza Butler, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Dianne Feinstein.

    Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing California.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Chester, CA was $304,800 in 2024, which is 0.916 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $241,400 to $304,800, a 26.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Chester, CA is 66.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Chester, CA have an average commute time of 25 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Chester, CA is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $304,800
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$105,636
    $584
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$218

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Chester, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Chester, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    66.6%
    Homeownership
    2024
    64.1%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 66.6% of the housing units in Chester, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 81.6%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Chester, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $47,129
    Median Household Income
    ± $7,306
    877
    Number of Households
    ± 264

    In 2024, the median household income of the 877 households in Chester, CA declined from $47,129 from the previous year's value of $80,142.

    The following chart displays the households in Chester, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $45k - $50k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Chester, CA is from California.
    0.493
    2024 Wage GINI in California
    0.495
    2023 Wage GINI in California

    In 2024, the income inequality in California was 0.493 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.424% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in California across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (93.3%)
    2. Carpooled (6.42%)
    3. Walked (0.156%)

    In 2024, 93.3% of workers in Chester, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.42%) and those who walked to work (0.156%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    25 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Chester, CA have a shorter commute time (25 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Chester, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Chester, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    1 car
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Chester, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Chester, CA have 1 car.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    11.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Chester, CA (196 out of 1.74k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 75+ and then Males 35 - 44.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Chester, CA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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