Henderson and Chester County lie in the Jackson, Tennessee, Metropolitan Statistical Area. The Jackson MSA, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties - Madison and Chester - in western Tennessee, anchored by the city of Jackson. As of the 2000 census, the MSA had a population of 107,377 (though a July 1, 2008 estimate placed the population at 112,685). As of the census of 2000, there were 107,377 people, 41,212 households, and 28,836 families residing within the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 68.52% White, 29.21% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.57% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.62% from other races, and 0.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.51% of the population.
The median income for a household in the MSA was $35,666, and the median income for a family was $42,861. Males had a median income of $33,066 versus $22,672 for females. The per capita income for the MSA was $17,573.
Another important fact to consider when reviewing Chester County labor statistics is commute time. Though Chester County has a relatively low unemployment rate, over 2500 residents work outside the county.
Additional information about demographics, labor, and other statistical information may be found below or by contacting the Chamber,
| TN Community Data Sheet |  |
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| West TN Industrial Association Data (Chester) | |
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| TVA Economic Development Data (Chester) | |
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The City of Henderson, Chester County, and the Chamber recently partnered to have the Shopping Center Group perform a community retail study. Click here to see the study. |