Demographics in Chester, MD

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

4,539

Male

2,227

49.1%

Female

2,312

50.9%

Median Age

43.8

Race & Ethnicity

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

White

81.5%

Black

7.8%

Hispanic

6.2%

Asian

1.3%

Two or More

3.8%

Other

5.6%

Education & Household

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

Bachelor's or Higher

27.2%

High School or Higher

43.2%

Foreign Born

10.1%

Veterans

4.2%

Married

41.7%

Avg Household Size

2.4

Marital Status by Age

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

Chester, MD has a population of 4,539 with a median age of 43.8. The racial makeup is 81.5% White, 6.2% Hispanic, 7.8% Black, 1.3% Asian. About 27.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 10.1%.