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Chester

Vermont · 1,298 residents · 1.643 sq mi
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Chester has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,265. Population has declined 4% since 2023. Median home value is $261,900. At a median age of 33.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,298
−4%since 2023
from 1,356 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
790 / sq mi
−4%since 2023
from 825 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
33.9
−13%since 2023
from 39.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
5067389701K1K201020202024Chester
20241K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.8%(62)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.9%(63)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.3%(108)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.5%(59)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2411.2%(145)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3417.6%(229)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.2%(146)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.6%(151)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 646.9%(90)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.8%(166)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.5%(46)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.5%(33)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,265
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $67,782 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,470
+5%since 2023
from $33,879 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 39.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.356
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.356 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$261,900
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $245,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$959
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $938 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.4%
+16.1 ptssince 2023
from 55.3% in 2023
28.6% rent
Vacancy rate
31.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 26.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2023
from 23.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−20.1 ptssince 2023
from 20.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+13%since 2023
from 3.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
65
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,332)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(24)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(1,236)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(32)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(30)
Diversity Score
12
+165%since 2023
from 4 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.5%(32)
Ancestry
Irish30.7%(399)
German19.3%(251)
English12.2%(158)
Italian11.4%(148)
French11.1%(144)
American10.8%(140)
Polish9.2%(119)
Swedish6.5%(84)
Danish3.9%(50)
Canadian2.7%(35)
Ukrainian2.6%(34)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish2.5%(32)
Scotch-Irish1.1%(14)
Welsh1%(13)
Greek0.9%(12)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population · Largest French population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 42.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 94.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
+9%since 2023
from 27.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2023
from 64.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
−15.6 ptssince 2023
from 23.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2023
from 62.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.3%
−8.7 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 44.3% in 2023
Female
53.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 55.7% in 2023
Foreign born
1.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 91.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 92.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married21.1%(101)
Married69.9%(335)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced9%(43)
Women 15+
Never married27.6%(162)
Married63.1%(370)
Widowed1.9%(11)
Divorced7.3%(43)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chester, Vermont?

Chester, Vermont has about 1,298 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chester, Vermont?

The typical household in Chester, Vermont earns about $64,265 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chester, Vermont expensive?

In Chester, Vermont, the median home is worth about $261,900, and the typical rent is about $959 a month.

How educated are people in Chester, Vermont?

About 43.0% of adults age 25 and over in Chester, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chester, Vermont?

About 0.0% of people in Chester, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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