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Chester

Massachusetts · 681 residents · 1.395 sq mi
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Chester has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $77,143. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $257,400. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents. Households here earn about 26% less than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

681
−2%since 2023
from 692 in 2023
2010 – 2024
488 / sq mi
−2%since 2023
from 496 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
42.4
Unchangedsince 2023
from 42.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
526605684762841201020202024Chester
2024681
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$77,143
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $86,042 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$29,606
+2%since 2023
from $29,152 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 61.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
2.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.271
+25%since 2023
from 0.217 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance16%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical15.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Information7.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$257,400
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $203,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$1,102
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,095 in 2023
US average: $1,442
66.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 70.5% in 2023
33.9% rent
19.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 20.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
16.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
56.1%
+21.2 ptssince 2023
from 34.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.3
+41%since 2023
from 2.4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(681)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(6)
Diversity Score3.9%(27)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(666)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(10)
Diversity Score5.4%(37)
5
+38%since 2023
from 4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 16.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 97.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
8.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.7 min
−7%since 2023
from 29.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
90.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 91.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
2.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
2.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
5.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
8.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

1.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
66.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 72.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
6.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
24.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 25.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

43.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 44.9% in 2023
57.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 55.1% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
4.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
15.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 14.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
4.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
87.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 83.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 99.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Chester, Massachusetts?

Chester, Massachusetts has about 681 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chester, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Chester, Massachusetts earns about $77,143 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chester, Massachusetts expensive?

In Chester, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $257,400, and the typical rent is about $1,102 a month.

How educated are people in Chester, Massachusetts?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Chester, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chester, Massachusetts?

About 2.2% of people in Chester, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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

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