Demographics & People — Chester, Vermont
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,356 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,200 |
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| Median Age | 33.9 |
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| Total Households | 546 |
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| Family Households | 420 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.48 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,332 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Irish | 262 |
| German | 250 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 221 |
| English | 159 |
| American | 96 |
| Swedish | 86 |
| Italian | 86 |
| French Canadian | 77 |
| French (except Basque) | 65 |
| Danish | 61 |
Language
| English Only | 1,183 |
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| Spanish | 0 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,276 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 68 |
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| Population 18+ | 832 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Chester, Vermont.
