Chester, MA is a small town located in the foothills of Western Massachusetts. With a population of 1,400 and a population density of 37 people per square mile, Chester is a rural community with plenty of activities for the whole family. Local businesses include the Chester Country Store, which has been serving locals since 1921, and Thompson's Antiques & Collectibles, which specializes in vintage items from all over New England. For year-round outdoor activities Chester has many trails for hiking and mountain biking as well as fishing spots for trout and bass. In addition, there are multiple organizations such as the Chester Historical Society and the local library where people can find out more about their community. For sports fans there is Little League baseball and youth soccer teams that compete against other nearby towns.
The population in Chester is 1,400. There are 38 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Chester is 45.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Chester is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Chester
- 60.4% are married
- 11.1% are divorced
- 34.0% are married with children
- 13.8% have children, but are single
Race in Chester
- 96.3% are White
- 0.6% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 2.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander