Demographics & People — Chester, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,022 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,300 |
| Median Age | 61.6 |
| Total Households | 874 |
| Family Households | 515 |
| Average Household Size | 2.28 |
| Diversity Index | 0.2563 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,953 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 331 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,278 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 371 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 240 |
| English | 239 |
| German | 239 |
| Irish | 202 |
| Italian | 198 |
| Other groups | 196 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 79 |
| Scottish | 67 |
Language
| English Only | 1,876 |
| Spanish | 60 |
| Population 5+ | 1,936 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 220 |
| Population 18+ | 1,918 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Chester, California.