Chester, IL Profile
Chester, IL, population 7,814, is located
in Illinois's Randolph county,
about 53.4 miles from St Louis and 123.7 miles from Evansville.
Through the 90's Chester's population has declined by about 37%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Chester has grown by about 52%. Since 2005 Chester's population has declined by about 2%.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 51% |
| Females | 49% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 95% |
| African American | 4% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 1% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 9.00% | | Over 60: | 9.99% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 8,416 | N/A |
| 2001 | 8,570 | 1.83% |
| 2002 | 8,002 | -6.63% |
| 2003 | 7,892 | -1.37% |
| 2004 | 8,073 | 2.29% |
| 2005 | 7,935 | -1.71% |
| 2006 | 7,956 | 0.26% |
| 2007 | 7,867 | -1.12% |
| 2008 | 7,833 | -0.43% |
| 2009 | 7,814 | -0.24% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $39,079 |
Location
| Elevation | 670 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 5.9 Square Miles |
