Economy & Jobs — Chester, South Dakota
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $68,333 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$76,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $41,815 |
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| Poverty Rate | 9.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 121 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 19.0% |
| Arts Food | 19.0% |
| Other Services | 17.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 13 |
| Insurance Agencies | 10 |
| Bars | 8 |
| Commercial Banks | 7 |
| Dental Offices | 6 |
| Fast Food | 6 |
| Law Offices | 5 |
| Gas Stations | 4 |
| Auto Repair | 4 |
| Chiropractors | 4 |
| Real Estate Offices | 3 |
| Hotels Motels | 3 |
| Coffee Shops | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
