| Place Name | Chester |
| Place Type | City |
| ZIP Code(s) | 62233 |
| County | Randolph County |
| Area Code(s) | 618 |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time (CDT) |
| Population (2022) | 8,523 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | -20.64% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 66.35% |
| US Congressional District(s) | Illinois 12th |
| State House Districts | 116 |
| State Senate Districts | 58 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 66.35% |
| African American | 27.05% |
| Hispanic | 0.24% |
| Asian | 0.44% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 5.93% |