Economy & Jobs — Chester, Georgia
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $56,048 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$54,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $7,684 |
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| Poverty Rate | 38.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 240 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 27.4% |
| Retail | 19.0% |
| Education Healthcare | 18.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Gas Stations | 13 |
| Fast Food | 11 |
| Physician Offices | 9 |
| General Merchandise | 7 |
| Commercial Banks | 6 |
| Dental Offices | 5 |
| Home Health | 5 |
| Child Day Care | 5 |
| Convenience Stores | 4 |
| Auto Repair | 4 |
| Insurance Agencies | 4 |
| Chiropractors | 4 |
| Nursing Care | 4 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 4 |
| Grocery Stores | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
