Chester, NY Demographics

A map of Chester's Population by Race

Chester, New York had a population of 3,993 in 2020. It was 53.0% White, 14.4% Black, 5.2% Asian, 22.8% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 3.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Chester, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,293 places in New York, Chester is the 416th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Chester's White Population

2,117 residents of Chester identify as White, or 53.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Chester roughly similar to the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Chester is ranked #1191 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Chester is less White than neighboring Goshen (68.6% White), Walton Park (63.5% White), Florida (69% White), South Blooming Grove (67.8% White), and Monroe (54% White).

Chester's Black Population

574 residents of Chester identify as Black, or 14.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Chester roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Chester is ranked #69 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Chester is more Black than neighboring Goshen (4.5% Black), Walton Park (6.1% Black), Florida (7.4% Black), South Blooming Grove (7.3% Black), and Monroe (6.8% Black).

Chester's Asian Population

209 residents of Chester identify as Asian, or 5.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Chester roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Chester is ranked #228 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Chester is more Asian than neighboring Goshen (2.9% Asian), Walton Park (4.1% Asian), Florida (2.5% Asian), and South Blooming Grove (1.2% Asian). Chester is less Asian than neighboring Monroe (5.5% Asian).

Chester's Hispanic Population

912 residents of Chester identify as Hispanic, or 22.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Chester roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Chester is ranked #106 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Chester is more Hispanic than neighboring Goshen (20.9% Hispanic), Walton Park (21.9% Hispanic), Florida (17.7% Hispanic), and South Blooming Grove (14% Hispanic). Chester is less Hispanic than neighboring Monroe (29.9% Hispanic).

Chester's Native American/Other Population

44 residents of Chester identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Chester roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New York (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Chester is ranked #207 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Chester is more Native American/Other than neighboring Goshen (0.5% Native American/Other), Florida (0.6% Native American/Other), and Monroe (0.9% Native American/Other). Chester is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Blooming Grove (6.7% Native American/Other).

Chester's Multiracial Population

137 residents of Chester identify as Multiracial, or 3.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Chester roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Chester is ranked #623 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Chester is more Multiracial than neighboring Goshen (2.6% Multiracial), Walton Park (3.3% Multiracial), Florida (2.9% Multiracial), South Blooming Grove (3.2% Multiracial), and Monroe (2.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.