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Chester is a city in Chester County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 6,476 at the 2000 census and center of an urban cluster with a total population of 11,140. It is the county seat of Chester CountyGR6. Chester County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. ...
Official language(s) English Capital Charleston(1670-1789) Columbia(1790-present) Largest city Columbia Largest metro area Columbia Area Ranked 40th - Total 34,726 sq mi (82,965 km²) - Width 200 miles (320 km) - Length 260 miles (420 km) - % water 6 - Latitude 32° 2′ N to 35° 13′ N - Longitude...
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Chester County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. ...
Geography
Chester is located at 34°42′20″N, 81°12′42″W (34.705553, -81.211638)GR1. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ...
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.2 km² (3.2 mi²), all land. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ...
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Notable Natives Allison Sharlene Feaster (born February 11, 1976, in Chester, South Carolina) is a professional basketball player. ...
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Maurice Morris (born December 1, 1979 in Chester, South Carolina) is an American football running back for the NFLs Seattle Seahawks. ...
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Sheldon Dion Brown (born March 19, 1979 in Lancaster, South Carolina) is an American football cornerback who currently plays for the Philadelphia Eagles. ...
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Demographics As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 6,476 people, 2,465 households, and 1,639 families residing in the city. The population density was 788.8/km² (2,042.8/mi²). There were 2,774 housing units at an average density of 337.9/km² (875.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 62.26% African American, 36.37% White, 0.15% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.25% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.83% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
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The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
There were 2,465 households out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.4% were married couples living together, 26.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.5% were non-families. 29.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.24. “Spouse†redirects here. ...
In the city the population was spread out with 29.3% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 88.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $27,518, and the median income for a family was $32,973. Males had a median income of $27,321 versus $20,802 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,386. About 16.4% of families and 19.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.3% of those under age 18 and 13.6% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ...
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Chester is the center of an urban cluster with a total population of 11,140 (2000 census).
Trivia - Two Major League Baseball players were born in Chester...pitchers Freddy Sale (1902) and Ed Durham (1907).
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External links - Maps and aerial photos for 34°42′20″N 81°12′42″W / 34.705553, -81.211638Coordinates: 34°42′20″N 81°12′42″W / 34.705553, -81.211638
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