Chester, NY Demographics

A map of Chester's Population by Race

Chester, New York has an estimated population of 4,033, a slight increase from the 3,993 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.2% White, 22.6% Hispanic, 10.7% Black, 7.7% Asian, 5.1% Multiracial, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Chester, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Chester is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is slightly less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Chester, that probability was 64.2% in 2020 and 64.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Chester is ranked the 414th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 places. 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 was ranked the 416th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Chester's White Population

2,145 residents of Chester, or 53.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Chester is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Chester ranks 1191st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chester's White population has grown by an estimated 1.3%. White residents' share of Chester's population has remained roughly unchanged at 53.2%.

Chester is more White than neighboring Walton Park (47.5% White), and Monroe (51.2% White). Chester is less White than neighboring Goshen (73.1% White), Florida (62.1% White), and South Blooming Grove (80.5% White).

Chester's Black Population

430 residents of Chester, or 10.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Chester is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Chester ranks 70th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chester's Black population has declined by an estimated 25.1%. Black residents' share of Chester's population has decreased from 14.4% to 10.7%.

Chester is more Black than neighboring Goshen (1% Black), Walton Park (10% Black), Florida (8.3% Black), and South Blooming Grove (3.2% Black). Chester is less Black than neighboring Monroe (13.5% Black).

Chester's Asian Population

310 residents of Chester, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Chester is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Chester ranks 228th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chester's Asian population has grown by an estimated 48.3%. Asian residents' share of Chester's population has increased from 5.2% to 7.7%.

Chester is more Asian than neighboring Goshen (3.8% Asian), Walton Park (1% Asian), Florida (6.7% Asian), South Blooming Grove (0.4% Asian), and Monroe (2.6% Asian).

Chester's Hispanic Population

911 residents of Chester, or 22.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Chester is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Chester ranks 106th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chester's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Chester's population has remained roughly unchanged at 22.6%.

Chester is more Hispanic than neighboring Goshen (18.7% Hispanic), Florida (20.7% Hispanic), and South Blooming Grove (14.8% Hispanic). Chester is less Hispanic than neighboring Walton Park (36.8% Hispanic), and Monroe (28.1% Hispanic).

Chester's Native American/Other Population

33 residents of Chester, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Chester is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Chester ranks 229th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chester's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Chester's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Chester is more Native American/Other than neighboring Goshen (0.2% Native American/Other), Florida (0.6% Native American/Other), and South Blooming Grove (0.4% Native American/Other). Chester is less Native American/Other than neighboring Walton Park (1% Native American/Other), and Monroe (1.1% Native American/Other).

Chester's Multiracial Population

204 residents of Chester, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Chester is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Chester ranks 629th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chester's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 48.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Chester's population has increased from 3.4% to 5.1%.

Chester is more Multiracial than neighboring Goshen (3.2% Multiracial), Walton Park (3.7% Multiracial), Florida (1.7% Multiracial), South Blooming Grove (0.6% Multiracial), and Monroe (3.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.