Chester, NH is a small town located in the Northern part of the state. With a population of 5,198 and a population density of 204 people per square mile, it is a quiet and peaceful community. The town has many local businesses such as Chester Village Store for groceries and supplies, Ellacoya Barn & Grille for delicious meals, and Hatfield's Hardware Store for home improvement needs. There are also plenty of year-round outdoor activities to enjoy in Chester from skiing at Mount Sunapee Resort to hiking at Rollins State Park. Other organizations in the area include the Chester Historical Society and the Civic Club which provide various events throughout the year. For sports enthusiasts there is the Chester Bowl Park with activities like softball and soccer or you can catch a baseball game at Holman Stadium where local teams play during the summer months.
The population in Chester is 5,198. There are 201 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Chester is 46.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Chester is 2.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Chester
- 62.7% are married
- 12.0% are divorced
- 41.8% are married with children
- 11.3% have children, but are single
Race in Chester
- 92.7% are White
- 0.2% are Black
- 1.1% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.4% claim Other
- 4.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander