Chester, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 89, Chester's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Chester is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Major County. The total population is 89. It ranks as the 689th most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Chester is 40.6 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 37.0 years. With 29.2% of the population under 18, Chester has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 11.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Chester is $130,500. This is 101% higher than the state median of $65,039. It is also 62% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.5%. This is 71% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Chester, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $227,300. Housing costs are 14% higher than the state median of $199,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Chester is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 89.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 36% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Chester has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.9% of all residents. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (98.9% vs 62.1%).

Education

60.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Chester in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 113% higher than the state rate of 28.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Chester, Oklahoma is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Oklahoma state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.