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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

1,298
−4%since 2023
from 1,356 in 2023
2010 – 2024
790 / sq mi
−4%since 2023
from 825 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
33.9
−13%since 2023
from 39.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
5067389701K1K201020202024Chester
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$64,265
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $67,782 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$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%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
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

$261,900
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $245,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$959
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $938 in 2023
US average: $1,442
71.4%
+16.1 ptssince 2023
from 55.3% in 2023
28.6% rent
31.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 26.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
31.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2023
from 23.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
−20.1 ptssince 2023
from 20.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
4.1
+13%since 2023
from 3.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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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)
Diversity Score4.3%(59)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(1,236)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(32)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(30)
Diversity Score11.5%(149)
12
+165%since 2023
from 4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

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%
22.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.6 min
+9%since 2023
from 27.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
72.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2023
from 64.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
8.1%
−15.6 ptssince 2023
from 23.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
10.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
4.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
71.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2023
from 62.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
12.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
41.3%
−8.7 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

46.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 44.3% in 2023
53.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 55.7% in 2023
1.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
9.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
13.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
5.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
97.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 91.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 92.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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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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