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CITY · 2010 ACS

Chester

Vermont · 1,005 residents · 1.643 sq mi
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Chester has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,636. Population has fallen 17% since 2011, a loss of 210 residents. Median home value is $198,000. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 36.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Vermont median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,005
−17%vs 2011
vs 1,215 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
612 / sq mi
−17%vs 2011
vs 740 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
46.4
+6%vs 2011
vs 43.9 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
5067389701K1K201020202024Chester
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,636
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $33,786 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,052
+3%vs 2011
vs $23,380 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.0%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
36.0%
+4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.495
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.493 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Information7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food6.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services2%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$198,000
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $184,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$673
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $703 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.8%
−12.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.4% in 2011
47.1% rent
Vacancy rate
28.6%
+4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.9% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.6%
+5.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.1% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.8%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.9% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.9
+8%vs 2011
vs 5.5 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(1,200)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(15)
Diversity Score3%(37)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(970)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(16)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other3.2%(32)
Diversity Score12.2%(122)
Diversity Score
12
+300%vs 2011
vs 3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.5%
+7.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 93.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.2%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.3% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.4 min
−9%vs 2011
vs 12.6 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.7%
+7.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 73.1% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.9% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
13.8%
−5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.1% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.8%
−9.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.6% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.2%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.6% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.8%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.9%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.3% in 2011
Female
58.1%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 59.7% in 2011
Foreign born
4.9%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
+6.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chester, Vermont?

Chester, Vermont has about 1,005 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chester, Vermont?

The typical household in Chester, Vermont earns about $33,636 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 $198,000, and the typical rent is about $673 a month.

How educated are people in Chester, Vermont?

About 27.5% 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 36.0% of people in Chester, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

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