Chester, VA Demographics

A map of Chester's Population by Race

Chester, Virginia had a population of 23,414 in 2020. It was 55.6% White, 24.1% Black, 2.1% Asian, 13.0% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 4.2% 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 672 places in Virginia, Chester is the 51st 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

13,025 residents of Chester identify as White, or 55.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Chester roughly similar to the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Chester is ranked #486 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Chester is more White than neighboring Bellwood (35.8% White), Meadowbrook (24.7% White), Bensley (28% White), and Ettrick (21.7% White). Chester is less White than neighboring Colonial Heights (68.3% White).

Chester's Black Population

5,644 residents of Chester identify as Black, or 24.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Chester slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Chester is ranked #141 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Chester is more Black than neighboring Bensley (22.7% Black), and Colonial Heights (15.7% Black). Chester is less Black than neighboring Bellwood (28.3% Black), Meadowbrook (39.7% Black), and Ettrick (68.5% Black).

Chester's Asian Population

493 residents of Chester identify as Asian, or 2.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Chester roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Chester is ranked #206 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Chester is more Asian than neighboring Bensley (1.3% Asian), and Ettrick (1.2% Asian). Chester is less Asian than neighboring Bellwood (2.7% Asian), Meadowbrook (3.7% Asian), and Colonial Heights (3.1% Asian).

Chester's Hispanic Population

3,035 residents of Chester identify as Hispanic, or 13.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Chester roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Chester is ranked #116 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Chester is more Hispanic than neighboring Colonial Heights (7% Hispanic), and Ettrick (3.8% Hispanic). Chester is less Hispanic than neighboring Bellwood (28.5% Hispanic), Meadowbrook (27.4% Hispanic), and Bensley (44.6% Hispanic).

Chester's Native American/Other Population

244 residents of Chester identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Chester roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Chester is ranked #127 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Chester is more Native American/Other than neighboring Colonial Heights (0.7% Native American/Other), and Ettrick (0.7% Native American/Other). Chester is less Native American/Other than neighboring Meadowbrook (1.1% Native American/Other).

Chester's Multiracial Population

973 residents of Chester identify as Multiracial, or 4.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Chester roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Chester is ranked #309 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Chester is more Multiracial than neighboring Bellwood (3.7% Multiracial), Meadowbrook (3.5% Multiracial), Bensley (2.4% Multiracial), and Ettrick (4.1% Multiracial). Chester is less Multiracial than neighboring Colonial Heights (5.2% Multiracial).

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