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Chester city, WV

ZIP 26034 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 26034

26034 has a population of 4,555 with a median age of 50.1 yrs (48.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
96.6%+57% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
0.3%-96% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
1.0%-95% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.1%
x
Age Groups
0–17
16.9%-23% vs US avg
x
18–64
54.6%-12% vs US avg
x
65+
28.4%+75% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
13.1%+18% vs US avg
x
High school
42.8%+63% vs US avg
x
Some college
21.3%-26% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
22.8%-32% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
60.6%+26% vs US avg
x
Never married
17.7%-48% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.3%+29% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.4%
x
Diversity Index
7/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
13.9%+21% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.9%+15% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.9%+26% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.3%-10% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
26.6%+359% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 26034

Poverty Rate
13.9%+21% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.9%+15% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.3%-10% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.9%+26% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
10.3%+29% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
11.0%-6% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
26.6%+359% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population4,555
Median age50.1
Poverty rate13.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White96.6%
Hispanic1.0%
Black0.0%
Asian0.3%