The 2020 census reported a population of 1,851 people in the township, with 191 residing in the village of Chesterville.

Located in the southeastern part of the county, it borders the following townships: The village of Chesterville is located in northern Chester Township.

[4] This township was named after Chester County, Pennsylvania, which was the native home of some of the first settlers.

[6] The township is governed by a three-member board of trustees, elected in November of odd-numbered years to a four-year term beginning on January 1 of the following year.

Additionally, there is an elected towonship fiscal officer,[7] who serves a four-year term beginning on April 1 of the year following the election, which takes place in November of the year before the presidential election.