Chatfield, MN Demographics

A map of Chatfield's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,411	2,802	94.2%	93.5%
Hispanic	64	62	2.5%	2.1%
Asian	39	15	1.5%	0.5%
Multiracial	33	87	1.3%	2.9%
Black	12	23	0.5%	0.8%
Native American/Other	0	8	0.0%	0.3%

Chatfield, Minnesota has an estimated population of 2,559, a large decrease from the 2,997 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.2% White, 2.5% Hispanic, 1.5% Asian, 1.3% Multiracial, 0.5% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Chatfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Chatfield has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Chatfield, that probability was 12.4% in 2020 and 11.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Chatfield is ranked the 233rd most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Chatfield was ranked the 209th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Chatfield's White Population

2,411 residents of Chatfield, or 94.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Chatfield is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Chatfield ranks 205th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chatfield's White population has declined by an estimated 14.0%. White residents' share of Chatfield's population has increased from 93.5% to 94.2%.

Chatfield is more White than neighboring Fountain (93.9% White), Dover (85% White), Eyota (90% White), and St. Charles (86.4% White). Chatfield is less White than neighboring Wykoff (98.4% White).

Chatfield's Black Population

12 residents of Chatfield, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Chatfield is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Chatfield ranks 305th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chatfield's Black population has declined by an estimated 47.8%. Black residents' share of Chatfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Chatfield is more Black than neighboring Fountain (0% Black), Dover (0% Black), Wykoff (0% Black), and St. Charles (0% Black).

Chatfield's Asian Population

39 residents of Chatfield, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Chatfield is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Chatfield ranks 393rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chatfield's Asian population has grown by an estimated 160.0%. Asian residents' share of Chatfield's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.5%.

Chatfield is more Asian than neighboring Fountain (0.6% Asian), Dover (0.6% Asian), Eyota (0.2% Asian), and Wykoff (0% Asian). Chatfield is less Asian than neighboring St. Charles (8.7% Asian).

Chatfield's Hispanic Population

64 residents of Chatfield, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Chatfield is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Chatfield ranks 590th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chatfield's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Chatfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.

Chatfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Fountain (0.6% Hispanic), and Wykoff (0.3% Hispanic). Chatfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Dover (11.3% Hispanic), Eyota (5.9% Hispanic), and St. Charles (4.1% Hispanic).

Chatfield's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Chatfield, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Chatfield is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Chatfield ranks 677th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chatfield's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Chatfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Chatfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dover (0.1% Native American/Other), Eyota (0.7% Native American/Other), and St. Charles (0.3% Native American/Other).

Chatfield's Multiracial Population

33 residents of Chatfield, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Chatfield is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Chatfield ranks 583rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chatfield's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 62.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Chatfield's population has decreased from 2.9% to 1.3%.

Chatfield is more Multiracial than neighboring St. Charles (0.5% Multiracial). Chatfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Fountain (4.9% Multiracial), Dover (3% Multiracial), and Eyota (2.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.