Chester County, Tennessee Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Chester County, Tennessee
Chester County, Tennessee Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
17,611
Median Age
37.6
Male Median
37.0
Female Median
38.7
Chester County, Tennessee Population Growth

Chester County, Tennessee Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +4.9%%.
+4.9%% Growth
Chester County, Tennessee Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Chester County, Tennessee Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37.6 | 17,611 |
| 2023 | 37.8 | 17,452 |
| 2022 | 38.0 | 17,392 |
| 2021 | 37.8 | 17,278 |
| 2020 | 37.5 | 17,260 |
| 2019 | 37.7 | 17,190 |
| 2018 | 37.5 | 17,150 |
| 2017 | 36.2 | 17,097 |
| 2016 | 37.1 | 17,355 |
| 2015 | 37.2 | 17,324 |
| 2014 | 36.6 | 17,270 |
| 2013 | 36.9 | 17,151 |
| 2012 | 37.6 | 17,043 |
| 2011 | 36.8 | 16,925 |
| 2010 | 36.1 | 16,793 |
Chester County, Tennessee Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.5% |
| 5–17 | 16.1% |
| 18–24 | 12.4% |
| 25–34 | 12.5% |
| 35–54 | 23.1% |
| 55–64 | 12.0% |
| 65+ | 18.4% |
Dependency Ratios for Chester County, Tennessee
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 66.7
- Youth Dependency:
- 36.1
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 30.6
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Chester County, Tennessee
The median age in Chester County, Tennessee is 37.6 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Chester County, Tennessee is 17,611.
In Chester County, Tennessee, seniors (ages 65+) make up 18.4% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.1%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Chester County, Tennessee has remained stable.