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Chester School District 39-1
Chester School District 39-1 is a unified school district in South Dakota with a community population of 1,721. The median household income is $85,156 and the median age is 52.2.
1,721
Population
13
People / sq mi
$85,156
Median Income
52.2
Median Age
Chester School District 39-1 covers 137 sq mi of land at 12.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 56.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$85,156
Median Household Income
$43,138
Per Capita Income
4.1%
Poverty Rate
1.1%
Unemployment
Housing
$328,300
Median Home Value
$747
Median Rent
89.1%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
95.4%
High School+
33.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Chester School District 39-1 serves a community with a population of 1,721 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in South Dakota.
The median household income in Chester School District 39-1 is $85,156, with a per capita income of $43,138. The poverty rate is 4.1%.
Chester School District 39-1 is 87.1% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 56.8% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Chester School District 39-1, 95.4% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Chester School District 39-1 is $328,300, with a median rent of $747. The homeownership rate is 89.1%.
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Data for Chester School District 39-1 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 4612300).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.