Chester-Chester Depot, Vermont

Chester-Depot is separated from Chester, Vermont by the tracks of the former Rutland Railroad[?]. For many years, a steam train excursion known as "Steam Town" ran on these tracks between Chester Depot, Vermont[?] and Bellows Falls, Vermont.

Chester-Depot is known for the Stone Village, a street with several stone houses built in similar style. Stone was an uncommon building material in rural Vermont.

Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.4 km² (1.3 mi²). 3.4 km² (1.3 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 999 people, 488 households, and 264 families residing in the town. The population density is 292.2/km² (756.7/mi²). There are 536 housing units at an average density of 156.8/km² (406.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 98.60% White, 0.60% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.50% from two or more races. 0.60% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 488 households out of which 25.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.9% are married couples living together, 14.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 45.9% are non-families. 39.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 17.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.05 and the average family size is 2.74.

In the town the population is spread out with 22.7% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 21.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every 100 females there are 77.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 75.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $30,804, and the median income for a family is $41,250. Males have a median income of $30,536 versus $25,208 for females. The per capita income for the town is $18,863. 12.3% of the population and 7.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 19.6% are under the age of 18 and 8.4% are 65 or older.