Demographics in Chester, IL

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Chester?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

6,830

Male

4,668

68.3%

Female

2,162

31.7%

Median Age

43.5

Age Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

71.6%

Black

25.7%

Hispanic

4.3%

Two or More

1.8%

Other

0.5%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

6.5%

High School or Higher

42.9%

Foreign Born

1.6%

Veterans

7.2%

Married

32.9%

Avg Household Size

2.1

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Chester, IL has a population of 6,830 with a median age of 43.5. The racial makeup is 71.6% White, 4.3% Hispanic, 25.7% Black. About 6.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 1.6%.