Chester, NS
Full City Profile · Nova Scotia
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
10,693
Population
25/sq mi density
$64,500
Median Income
$47,000 per capita
$250,000
Home Value
$850
Median Rent
15.1% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$64,500 median income, 12.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $850/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
10,693
Census 2021
Population Density
25
per square mile
Land Area
432.7
square miles (1,120.6 km²)
Median Age
55.6 yrs
43% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 98.5% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.5% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 0.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
98.5%
Black
0.2%
Hispanic
0%
Asian
0.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 1.1% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 2.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
96.5%
Spanish
1.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 10,693 |
| Population Year | 2021 |
| Population Density | 25 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 432.7 sq mi |
| Median Age | 55.6 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.2% |
| Female | 50.8% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 98.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.5% |
Language
| English Only | 96.5% |
| Spanish | 1.1% |