Chidester, AR Demographics

A map of Chidester's Population by Race

Chidester, Arkansas had a population of 253 in 2020. It was 45.5% White, 51.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 1.2% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 1.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Chidester, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Chidester is the 397th 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).

Chidester's White Population

115 residents of Chidester identify as White, or 45.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Chidester considerably less than the White share of the population of Arkansas (68.5% White). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Chidester is ranked #527 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Chidester is more White than neighboring Reader (32.5% White), Bluff City (39% White), and Camden (36.3% White). Chidester is less White than neighboring Whelen Springs (91.5% White), and Cale (97.3% White).

Chidester's Black Population

129 residents of Chidester identify as Black, or 51.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Chidester considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Arkansas (14.9% Black). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Chidester is ranked #75 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Chidester is more Black than neighboring Reader (47.5% Black), Whelen Springs (2.1% Black), and Cale (1.4% Black). Chidester is less Black than neighboring Bluff City (56.8% Black), and Camden (56% Black).

Chidester's Asian Population

0 residents of Chidester identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Chidester roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Arkansas (1.7% Asian). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Chidester is ranked #341 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Chidester is less Asian than neighboring Reader (2.5% Asian), and Camden (0.8% Asian).

Chidester's Hispanic Population

3 residents of Chidester identify as Hispanic, or 1.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Chidester slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Arkansas (8.5% Hispanic). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Chidester is ranked #524 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Chidester is more Hispanic than neighboring Cale (0% Hispanic). Chidester is less Hispanic than neighboring Reader (10% Hispanic), Bluff City (2.5% Hispanic), Whelen Springs (6.4% Hispanic), and Camden (2.4% Hispanic).

Chidester's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Chidester identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Chidester roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Arkansas (1.4% Native American/Other). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Chidester is ranked #254 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Chidester is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bluff City (0% Native American/Other), Whelen Springs (0% Native American/Other), and Camden (0.3% Native American/Other). Chidester is less Native American/Other than neighboring Reader (2.5% Native American/Other), and Cale (1.4% Native American/Other).

Chidester's Multiracial Population

4 residents of Chidester identify as Multiracial, or 1.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Chidester roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Arkansas (4.9% Multiracial). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Chidester is ranked #577 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Chidester is more Multiracial than neighboring Whelen Springs (0% Multiracial), and Cale (0% Multiracial). Chidester is less Multiracial than neighboring Reader (5% Multiracial), Bluff City (1.7% Multiracial), and Camden (4.2% Multiracial).

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