This was 14 percent lower than the state average of 46.3 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 4,057.
88.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Chester for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 354 | 11.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 905 | 29.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 70 | 2.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 299 | 9.7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 464 | 15 |
| Associate's degree | 208 | 6.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 533 | 17.2 |
| Master's degree | 239 | 7.7 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 20 | 0.6 |
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