Demographics & People — Chester, South Dakota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 215 |
|---|
| Estimated 2026 | ~100 |
|---|
| Median Age | 62.3 |
|---|
| Total Households | 117 |
|---|
| Family Households | 67 |
|---|
| Average Household Size | 1.84 |
|---|
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
|---|
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 191 |
|---|
| Black or African American | 0 |
|---|
| Asian | 0 |
|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
|---|
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
|---|
| German | 134 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 61 |
| Norwegian | 43 |
| Dutch | 42 |
| Irish | 25 |
| English | 20 |
| French (except Basque) | 4 |
| Swedish | 3 |
| Scottish | 3 |
| Danish | 2 |
Language
| English Only | 212 |
|---|
| Spanish | 3 |
|---|
| Population 5+ | 215 |
|---|
Veterans
| Veterans | 21 |
|---|
| Population 18+ | 173 |
|---|
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Chester, South Dakota.
