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Compare Chester to Blacksburg
This post compares Chester, Virginia to Blacksburg, Virginia across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Chester (CDP) | Blacksburg (town) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,957 | 44,079 |
| Income (median) | $47,705 | $49,020 |
| Home Value (median) | $207,600 | $286,500 |
| White | 71% | 78% |
| Black | 19% | 4% |
| Asian | 1% | 12% |
| With Kids | 33% | 16% |
| Age (median) | 39 | 22 |
| Rentals | 29% | 69% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Chester or Blacksburg?
A: Chester has a much smaller population count than Blacksburg: 21957 compared with 44079 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Chester or in Blacksburg?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Chester.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Chester or Blacksburg?
A: Homes tend to be less expensive in Chester.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Blacksburg does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 29% for Chester versus 69% for Blacksburg.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Chester may include: Tuckahoe, Waynesboro, and Mechanicsville.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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