Chester, VT Demographics

A map of Chester's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,236	1,033	95.2%	91.3%
Hispanic	32	33	2.5%	2.9%
Multiracial	30	44	2.3%	3.9%
Black	0	2	0.0%	0.2%
Asian	0	8	0.0%	0.7%
Native American/Other	0	12	0.0%	1.1%

Chester, Vermont has an estimated population of 1,298, a large increase from the 1,132 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.2% White, 2.5% Hispanic, 2.3% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Chester, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Chester has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Vermont overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Chester, that probability was 16.5% in 2020 and 9.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Chester is ranked the 43rd most populous place in Vermont, out of 180 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). Chester was ranked the 45th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Chester's White Population

1,236 residents of Chester, or 95.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Chester is higher than in Vermont overall, where 89.9% of the population is White. Chester ranks 90th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chester's White population has grown by an estimated 19.7%. White residents' share of Chester's population has increased from 91.3% to 95.2%.

Chester is more White than neighboring Grafton (81.7% White), Springfield (90.8% White), Cavendish (92.4% White), and Proctorsville (90.6% White). Chester is less White than neighboring North Springfield (100% White).

Chester's Black Population

0 residents of Chester, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Chester is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. Chester ranks 122nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chester's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Chester's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Chester is less Black than neighboring Springfield (0.6% Black), Cavendish (1.8% Black), and Proctorsville (0.7% Black).

Chester's Asian Population

0 residents of Chester, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Chester is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 1.8% of the population is Asian. Chester ranks 75th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chester's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Chester's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Chester's Hispanic Population

32 residents of Chester, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Chester is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 2.6% of the population is Hispanic. Chester ranks 47th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chester's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 3.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Chester's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.

Chester is more Hispanic than neighboring North Springfield (0% Hispanic), and Proctorsville (2.3% Hispanic). Chester is less Hispanic than neighboring Grafton (18.3% Hispanic), Springfield (2.6% Hispanic), and Cavendish (2.9% Hispanic).

Chester's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Chester, 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 Chester is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Chester ranks 41st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chester's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Chester's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Chester is less Native American/Other than neighboring Springfield (0.4% Native American/Other).

Chester's Multiracial Population

30 residents of Chester, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Chester is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Chester ranks 115th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chester's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 31.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Chester's population has decreased from 3.9% to 2.3%.

Chester is more Multiracial than neighboring North Springfield (0% Multiracial), and Grafton (0% Multiracial). Chester is less Multiracial than neighboring Springfield (5.7% Multiracial), Cavendish (2.9% Multiracial), and Proctorsville (6.3% 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.