Chester, GA is a vibrant and beautiful city located in the southeastern part of the state. It has a population of 720 according to recent statistics, with a population density of 1,771 people per square mile. It offers many local businesses, year-round outdoor activities, organizations and local sporting events for its residents to enjoy. Local businesses include The Town & Country Restaurant, Ponderosa Barbeque and Grill, and Southern Barrel Brewing Company. Year-round outdoor activities include hiking in nearby Pine Mountain State Park, fishing at Rocky Mountain Lake or canoeing on the Flint River. Organizations such as Ram’s Clubhouse provide after school programs for youth development in the community and there are also annual sporting events like the Chester Cup Races held every June. There's something for everyone to enjoy in Chester!
The population in Chester is 720. There are 817 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Chester is 35.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Chester is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Chester
- 19.6% are married
- 21.2% are divorced
- 16.1% are married with children
- 46.0% have children, but are single
Race in Chester
- 33.6% are White
- 63.9% are Black
- 0.4% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander