Chester, SC Demographics

A map of Chester's Population by Race

Chester, South Carolina had a population of 5,269 in 2020. It was 27.5% White, 65.4% Black, 0.8% Asian, 2.3% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 3.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Chester, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Chester is the 100th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Chester's White Population

1,449 residents of Chester identify as White, or 27.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Chester considerably less than the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Chester is ranked #410 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Chester is more White than neighboring Richburg (23.2% White). Chester is less White than neighboring Eureka Mill (37.8% White), Gayle Mill (39% White), Lowrys (72.8% White), and McConnells (74.6% White).

Chester's Black Population

3,448 residents of Chester identify as Black, or 65.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Chester considerably larger than the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Chester is ranked #60 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Chester is more Black than neighboring Eureka Mill (57.3% Black), Gayle Mill (52% Black), Lowrys (13% Black), and McConnells (19.6% Black). Chester is less Black than neighboring Richburg (71.8% Black).

Chester's Asian Population

42 residents of Chester identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Chester roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Chester is ranked #157 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Chester is more Asian than neighboring Eureka Mill (0.1% Asian), Gayle Mill (0% Asian), Lowrys (0% Asian), McConnells (0.7% Asian), and Richburg (0% Asian).

Chester's Hispanic Population

120 residents of Chester identify as Hispanic, or 2.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Chester roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Chester is ranked #308 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Chester is more Hispanic than neighboring Eureka Mill (1.7% Hispanic), McConnells (1.1% Hispanic), and Richburg (1.1% Hispanic). Chester is less Hispanic than neighboring Gayle Mill (3.1% Hispanic), and Lowrys (9.2% Hispanic).

Chester's Native American/Other Population

28 residents of Chester identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Chester roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of South Carolina (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Chester is ranked #297 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Chester is more Native American/Other than neighboring Richburg (0.4% Native American/Other). Chester is less Native American/Other than neighboring Eureka Mill (0.8% Native American/Other), Gayle Mill (1.2% Native American/Other), Lowrys (1.1% Native American/Other), and McConnells (1.1% Native American/Other).

Chester's Multiracial Population

182 residents of Chester identify as Multiracial, or 3.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Chester roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Chester is ranked #229 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Chester is more Multiracial than neighboring Eureka Mill (2.3% Multiracial), and McConnells (2.9% Multiracial). Chester is less Multiracial than neighboring Gayle Mill (4.7% Multiracial), Lowrys (3.8% Multiracial), and Richburg (3.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.