How many people live in Chester County, TN?
Updated Apr. 6, 2026Refreshed annually
In 2024, there were about 17,900 people living in Chester County, TN. That makes Chester County the 72nd-most populous county in Tennessee. It is home to 0.24% of people living in the state.
17.9K
population of Chester County, TN (2024)
0.24%
County share of the Tennessee population (2024)
About 17,900 people lived in Chester County, TN in 2024.
Population estimates, 2000–2024
What are Chester County, TN’s age demographics?
1. Introduction - Introduce the topic of age demographics in Chester County, TN. - Mention the importance of understanding age demographics for purposes such as policy making and resource allocation. 2. Age Distribution Overview - Present an overview of the age distribution in Chester County, TN. - Include key statistics such as the total population and the percentage of different age groups. 3. Breakdown by Age Groups - Divide the population into specific age groups (e.g., 0-14, 15-24, 25-44, 45-64, 65+). - Provide the population numbers and percentages for each age group. - Highlight any trends or observations (e.g., an elderly population, an increasing number of young adults). 4. Comparison to Broader Regions - Compare the age demographics of Chester County, TN to larger regions such as the state or national averages. - Discuss any differences or similarities. 5. Implications of Age Demographics - Explain the potential implications of the age demographics in Chester County, TN. - Consider aspects such as economic impact, healthcare needs, and educational requirements. 6. Conclusion - Summarize the key points discussed in the article. - Emphasize the importance of age demographic data for future planning and decision-making in Chester County, TN.About 3,200 Chester County, TN residents are aged 65 and older in 2024. That represents 17.8% of its population. For comparison, the age group represents 17.7% of Tennessee’s population and 18% in the US overall.
Another 3,900 Chester County residents, or 21.7% of the population, were children under 18. For comparison, the age group represents 22% of Tennessee’s population and 21.6% in the US overall.
A higher share of Chester County, TN's population is aged 18–24 than the US as a whole.
Population estimates by age group, (2024)
What are Chester County, TN’s racial and ethnic demographics?
Non-Hispanic white residents make up 84% of the Chester County, TN population, higher than the national share of 57.5%.
In contrast, Chester County’s Hispanic population accounts for 3.8%, below the 20% nationwide, and the non-Hispanic Asian population makes up 0.69% of the county, compared with 6.5% nationally.
Racial and ethnic make up differ based on location. These figures reflect how people identified their race alone (not in combination with other races), and separate out Hispanic or Latino ethnicity, following Census reporting standards.
Chester County, TN has a higher share of a non-Hispanic white population than Tennessee as a whole.
Population estimates by race and ethnicity, (2024)
The largest city or town in Chester County, TN is Henderson with about 6,500 residents in 2024.
Cities and towns in Chester County, TN ranked by population
Population (2024), includes only portions within county
| City or town | Population | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Henderson | 6,519 |
| 2. | Enville (pt.) | 183 |
| 3. | Milledgeville (pt.) | 77 |
| 4. | Silerton (pt.) | 2 |
| 5. | Balance of Chester County | 11,095 |
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