Demographics & People — Chester, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 6,830 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~6,700 |
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| Median Age | 43.5 |
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| Total Households | 1,951 |
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| Family Households | 1,058 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.07 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4372 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,891 |
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| Black or African American | 1,756 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 291 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 2,674 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,881 |
| German | 1,249 |
| American | 479 |
| Irish | 441 |
| English | 405 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 365 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 300 |
| French (except Basque) | 262 |
| Italian | 197 |
Language
| English Only | 6,350 |
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| Spanish | 216 |
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| Population 5+ | 6,572 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 451 |
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| Population 18+ | 6,274 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 2.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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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, Illinois.
