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Chester (IL) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Chester, Illinois

StateIllinois
Land Area (mi²)5.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)1,112.6/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-2.67% (-177)
Growth Since 2020-21.83% (-1804)
Rank in State297th
Rank in Country5618th

The population of Chester, IL in 2022 is estimated to be 6,460. This is a decrease of -2.67% (-177 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Chester by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Chester by Age

Chester Population Pyramid 2022
Chester Median Age
40.9
Total
39.4
Male
47.5
Female
Chester Sex Ratio
69.45%
5,739
Male
30.55%
2,525
Female
Chester Age Dependency Ratio
18.6
Old Age Dependency Ratio
14.6
Child Dependency Ratio
Chester Adults
7,358
Adults
(1,153 of whom are seniors) in Chester.

Population of Chester by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate