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Chester Center

Connecticut · 1,720 residents · 2.676 sq mi
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Chester Center is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,400. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $351,700. With a median age of 52.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,720
+11%since 2000
from 1,546 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
643 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 578 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.9
+29%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Chester Center
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,400
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,236 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,652
+33%since 2000
from $32,087 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services13.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information3.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$351,700
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $183,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,318
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $754 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
25.8% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+37%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(1,471)
Black1.3%(20)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(20)
Asian1.3%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.5%(148)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(1,564)
Black1.1%(19)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(73)
Asian0.7%(12)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.8%(255)
Diversity Score
15
+56%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 36.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+86%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.0%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Female
45.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Foreign born
10.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−82.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chester Center, Connecticut?

Chester Center, Connecticut has about 1,720 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chester Center, Connecticut?

The typical household in Chester Center, Connecticut earns about $90,400 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chester Center, Connecticut expensive?

In Chester Center, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $351,700, and the typical rent is about $1,318 a month.

How educated are people in Chester Center, Connecticut?

About 35.3% of adults age 25 and over in Chester Center, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chester Center, Connecticut?

About 5.0% of people in Chester Center, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chester Center, Connecticut grown since 1990?

Yes, Chester Center, Connecticut has grown since 1990. The population has added about 92 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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