County profile · Tennessee
Chester County, TN market data
How Chester County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 17,994
- +3.5% since 2020
- Households
- 6,430
- Median household income
- $59,341
- +14.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $164,400
- Jobs located here
- 4,037
- Highest market score
- 79
- Insurance agencies, #256 of 2,272 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Chester County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Chester County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Chester County has an estimated 17,994 people and 6,430 households. Population estimates put the population change in Chester County from 2020 to 2025 at +3.5%, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Chester County is $59,341, 26% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 14.2%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Chester County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 144, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (57).
Of the business types scored in Chester County, insurance agencies (79), sit-down restaurants (70) and pet businesses (65) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #256 of 2,272 scored counties.
Chester County is part of the Jackson metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (57% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (59% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Chester County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Chester County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies | 79 | #256 of 2,272 | 10 | 15.6 | $1.8M | 145 | 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 70 | #371 of 2,405 | 21 | 32.7 | $983K | 148 | 6 |
| Pet businesses | 65 | #465 of 2,200 | 5 | 7.8 | $966K | 110 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 64 | #605 of 2,358 | 11 | 17.1 | $1.9M | 80 | 7 |
| Home repair trades | 62 | #506 of 2,057 | 7 | 10.9 | $2.3M | 95 | 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 61 | #515 of 2,176 | 8 | 12.4 | Index only | 200 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 60 | #704 of 2,210 | 7 | 10.9 | $1.5M | 171 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | 59 | #618 of 2,229 | 10 | 15.6 | Index only | 201 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 58 | #822 of 2,405 | 43 | 66.9 | $480K | 129 | 25 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 53 | #893 of 2,088 | 5 | 7.8 | $720K | 109 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 50 | #1,202 of 2,394 | 40 | 62.2 | $156K | 102 | 4 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 49 | #1,086 of 2,087 | 7 | 10.9 | $1.5M | 119 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 47 | #1,328 of 2,402 | 14 | 21.8 | $2.5M | 74 | 4 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 46 | #1,085 of 1,886 | 5 | 7.8 | $1.2M | 127 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | 43 | #914 of 1,472 | 5 | 7.8 | $208K | 31 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 43 | #1,519 of 2,378 | 15 | 23.3 | $427K | 96 | 10 |
| Spas and skin care | 42 | #1,183 of 1,769 | 5 | 7.8 | $996K | 114 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 40 | #1,687 of 2,401 | 32 | 49.8 | $200K | 75 | 10 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 38 | #1,221 of 1,656 | 9 | 14.0 | $692K | 39 | 4 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 34 | #1,616 of 2,063 | 7 | 10.9 | $2.9M | 80 | 4 |
| Pizza | 34 | #1,661 of 2,090 | 6 | 9.3 | $3.4M | 68 | 14 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 33 | #1,741 of 2,222 | 9 | 14.0 | $2.3M | 75 | 14 |
| Child care and preschools | 31 | #1,324 of 1,611 | 5 | 7.8 | $441K | 44 | 4 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 27 | #1,166 of 1,327 | 5 | 7.8 | $1.3M | 42 | 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 27 | #2,203 of 2,385 | 31 | 48.2 | $161K | 76 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 26 | #1,762 of 2,070 | 9 | 14.0 | $3.9M | 42 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 23 | #2,175 of 2,339 | 22 | 34.2 | $226K | 53 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.2 | $4M | 85 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.2 | $2.1M | 124 | 5 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.7 | $6.9M | 166 | 4 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.7 | $2.1M | 85 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.7 | $11.8M | 150 | 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.7 | $1.2M | 59 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.7 | $2.1M | 66 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.7 | $2.1M | 86 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.1 | $2.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.1 | $1.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.1 | $4.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.1 | $2.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.1 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.1 | $8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.1 | $3.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $6.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $16.1M | Too few | 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $8.3M | Too few | 5 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $8.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $4.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Chester County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $6.4M | $997 | 104 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $21.1M | $3,279 | 126 |
| Food away from home | $20.6M | $3,210 | 79 |
| Groceries | $35.3M | $5,496 | 87 |
| Personal care products and services | $5M | $775 | 77 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.2M | $343 | 59 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $3.6M | $560 | 57 |
| Medical and dental services | $6.2M | $969 | 75 |
| Pets | $4.8M | $751 | 83 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $10.6M | $1,641 | 80 |
| Vehicle insurance | $18.2M | $2,824 | 144 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $16.1M | $2,502 | 83 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $8.3M | $1,296 | 92 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $87M | $13,538 | 81 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Chester County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 17,994+3.5% since 2020
- Households
- 6,430
- Median age
- 39.0
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 75%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.1
- Land area
- 286 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 62
- Median household income
- $59,341+14.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $75,402
- Median home value
- $164,400
- Jobs located here
- 4,037
- Daytime population
- 14,512Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in Chester County?
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Questions
How fast is Chester County, TN growing?
Population estimates put Chester County at 17,994 people in 2025, up 3.5% since 2020, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 6,430 households. Median household income rose 14.2% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Chester County, TN spend?
Households in Chester County spend about $87M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $35.3M on groceries and $21.1M on gasoline and other fuels. Set against the U.S., households in Chester County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 144, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (57).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Chester County, TN?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Chester County are for insurance agencies (79), sit-down restaurants (70) and pet businesses (65). Chester County ranks #256 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
How does Chester County, TN compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Chester County is $59,341 a year, 26% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 3.5% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $164,400, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Chester County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (57% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (59% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 27 of the 56 business types have a score in Chester County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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