Town · Maine
Chesterville, Maine
Chesterville, town, in Franklin County, Maine. Chesterville had 1,378 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,328 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,397 (±281). GEOID 2300712595.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,378
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,328 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,397 ±281
Median household income
$61,635
±$10,380 (90% margin)
Maine: $74,733
Median home value
$214,000
±$40,266 (90% margin)
Maine: $296,600
Median gross rent
$1,088
±$73 (90% margin)
Maine: $1,139
Where is Chesterville and what county is it in?
Chesterville is a town in Franklin County, Maine. It covers 36.2 square miles of land, 37 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Chesterville, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,378 people lived in Chesterville on July 1, 2025, up 3.9% since 2020, in line with Maine (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 1,328 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,397 (±281).
| Measure | Chesterville | Franklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,397±281 | 30,413 | no clear change |
| Households | 462±86 | 12,675 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.02±0.41 | 2.30 | +0.73 |
| Housing units | 713±108 | 21,234 | no clear change |
Chesterville's population since 2000
From 1,170 in 2000 to 1,378 in 2025: up 17.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Chesterville as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Chesterville?
The median resident of Chesterville is 37.8 years old; 31.3% are under 18 and 15.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 95.3%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.6%.
| Measure | Chesterville | Franklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.8±4.0 | 46.1 | −12.4 |
| Under 18 years | 31.3%±6.0 pts | 17.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.0%±4.7 pts | 23.7% | – |
| Male | 45.5%±6.5 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2%±1.6 pts | 1.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 95.3%±3.1 pts | 93.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.9 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.9 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.6%±2.5 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±1.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.6%±1.0 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.2%±1.1 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.2%±2.7 pts | 8.1% | – |
| With a disability | 13.9%±4.9 pts | 19.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.0%±7.9 pts | 7.9% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.7%±4.8 pts | 94.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.4%±6.1 pts | 32.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.9%±3.7 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 98.9%±0.9 pts | 88.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 2.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Chesterville earn?
Half of Chesterville's 462 households earn less than $61,635 a year (±$10,380), against $58,675 in Franklin County and $74,733 in Maine. In 2015-2019 it was $59,996 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Chesterville | Franklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,635±$10,380 | $58,675 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $81,360±$9,612 | $80,070 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,193±$4,403 | $34,978 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.0%±5.6 pts | 12.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.5%±9.6 pts | 13.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 20.6%±7.8 pts | 15.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 89.2%±6.1 pts | 93.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 79.0%±9.8 pts | 85.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Chesterville?
Owners occupy 86.4% of Chesterville's occupied homes and renters 13.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $214,000 by its owner (±$40,266). The median renter pays $1,088 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Chesterville | Franklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $214,000±$40,266 | $194,700 | +$78,870 |
| Median gross rent | $1,088±$73 | $802 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 21.8%±16.2 pts | 31.5% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,454±$175 | $1,327 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 86.4%±6.1 pts | 76.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 13.6%±6.1 pts | 23.7% | – |
| Housing units | 713±108 | 21,234 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±6.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.7%±14.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 82.5%±6.0 pts | 74.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 16.0%±6.1 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.0%±1.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.6%±3.2 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 21.9%±8.3 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.2%±1.8 pts | 9.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Chesterville building?
Builders took permits for 7 new housing units in Chesterville in 2025 (7 in single-family houses), 5.1 per 1,000 residents against 4.9 across Maine.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Chesterville work and get to work?
83.7% of Chesterville's workers drive alone and 7.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.1 minutes.
| Measure | Chesterville | Franklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.3%±6.2 pts | 56.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9%±2.6 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 83.7%±6.1 pts | 72.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.9%±4.0 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±4.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 2.5%±2.6 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.1%±3.9 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.1 min±3.4 | 26.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Chesterville?
No census tract lies mostly in Chesterville; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9711Franklin County | 2,947 | $62,206 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Chesterville) · Census block assignment files
How does Chesterville compare with other places in Maine?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Chesterville is the 6,317th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 199th-most populous of 454 in Maine.
Chesterville ranks 236th of 349 places in Maine with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 199th | 454 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 123rd | 273 |
| Residents per square mile | 318th | 353 |
| Median household income | 236th | 349 |
| Per capita income | 333rd | 353 |
| Median home value | 235th | 352 |
| Median gross rent | 132nd | 301 |
| Poverty rate | 124th | 277 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 287th | 352 |
| Median age | 324th | 353 |
| Owner-occupied share | 112th | 353 |
| Work from home | 253rd | 275 |
| Travel time to work | 173rd | 352 |
Chesterville's figures with every place in Maine (CSV)
Every place in Maine, sortable · Compare Chesterville with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Chesterville?
22 of the 57 figures for Chesterville on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Chesterville are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.