This was 19.6 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 2,088.
90.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Chester CDP for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 166 | 9.2 |
| Regular high school diploma | 313 | 17.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 130 | 7.2 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 182 | 10.1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 596 | 33.1 |
| Associate's degree | 64 | 3.5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 307 | 17 |
| Master's degree | 28 | 1.6 |
| Professional school degree | 17 | 0.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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