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Chester, WV
City in Hancock County, West Virginia.
Population
2,179
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,181
ZIP codes
0
Chester and its ZIP codes
Chester at a glance
- Chester is about 29 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 74th among 429 cities and towns in West Virginia.
- The median household income is $56,607, 5% below the West Virginia median of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $112,000 (31% below West Virginia) and median rent is $647 a month.
Local data for Chester, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chester, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,607
Poverty rate
15.6%
Median home value
$112,000
Median rent
$647/mo
Homeownership
75.4%
Bachelor's or higher
22.5%
Median age
52.8
Average commute
29.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (740), Irish Americans (266), Italian Americans (53).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hancock County. PPP loans are for Chester.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,893
8,742 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,263
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$213M
FY 2026, $7,330 per person
How people get to work
Chester, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.8%
- Carpooled6.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home6.7%
Average one-way commute: 29.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chester, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
281
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
75
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 21°F
41.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chester, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.6%
U.S. 33.3% +9.3 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
18.2%
U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Chester
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East Liverpool, OHCity | 1.8 mi | 4.7 |
| NewellCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 0.8 |
| La Croft, OHCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 1.1 |
| Glasgow, PABorough | 3.3 mi | 0.1 |
| Georgetown, PABorough | 3.5 mi | 0.2 |
| Hookstown, PABorough | 4.6 mi | 0.1 |
| Glenmoor, OHCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 2.8 |
| Calcutta, OHCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 12.2 |
| Wellsville, OHVillage | 5.4 mi | 1.8 |
| Midland, PABorough | 5.6 mi | 1.8 |
| Ohioville, PABorough | 6.8 mi | 23.3 |
| Stratton, OHVillage | 7.2 mi | 0.5 |
| Shippingport, PABorough | 7.3 mi | 3.4 |
| New CumberlandCity | 7.9 mi | 1.2 |
| Empire, OHVillage | 8 mi | 0.3 |
| Industry, PABorough | 8.5 mi | 10.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chester, WV in?
- Chester is in Hancock County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Chester, WV?
- About 2,179 people live in Chester, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chester?
- Nearby places include East Liverpool, OH (1.8 mi), Newell (2.1 mi), La Croft, OH (3 mi), Glasgow, PA (3.3 mi), Georgetown, PA (3.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023