Chester Gap, Virginia is a small community located in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. It has an estimated population of 1,021 and a population density of 396 people per square mile. The town has many local businesses, including grocery stores, restaurants, banks, and auto repair shops. There are plenty of year-round outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and camping in the nearby Shenandoah National Park. Additionally, there are several organizations that support the community including the Chester Gap Volunteer Fire Company and the Chester Gap Historical Society. Outdoor sports like golfing and fishing can be enjoyed at local courses or lakes that are within driving distance. For more competitive sporting events, residents can attend school games held at Rappahannock County High School or travel to nearby cities for professional sports teams such as the Washington Redskins or Nationals.
The population in Chester Gap is 1,021. There are 491 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Chester Gap is 35.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Chester Gap is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Chester Gap
- 31.4% are married
- 10.4% are divorced
- 21.6% are married with children
- 17.0% have children, but are single
Race in Chester Gap
- 98.9% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander