Chester village, Nebraska Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Chester village is a small community located in Nebraska. The total population is 274. It ranks as the 302nd most populous out of 584 cities and towns in Nebraska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Chester village is 36.8 years. This is about average than the state median of 37.1 years. With 28.5% of the population under 18, Chester village has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Chester village is $54,875. This is 27% lower than the state median of $74,985. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 30% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.0%. This is 17% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.3%. The unemployment rate is 1.4%. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $72,600. Housing costs are 68% lower than the state median of $223,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.3x, Chester village is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Chester village has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 12.3%.

Education

14.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 56% lower than the state rate of 34.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Chester village, Nebraska is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Nebraska state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 584 Census-designated places in Nebraska. For official data, visit data.census.gov.