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Chester

Massachusetts · 627 residents · 1.395 sq mi
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Chester has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $173,800. With a median age of 43.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
627
−2%vs 2011
vs 637 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
449 / sq mi
−2%vs 2011
vs 457 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
43.4
−4%vs 2011
vs 45.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
526605684762841201020202024Chester
2024681
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,417
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $52,604 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,911
+2%vs 2011
vs $23,357 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.4%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.353
+5%vs 2011
vs 0.335 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$173,800
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $166,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$713
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $903 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.1%
−27.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.6% in 2011
24.4% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.4% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.6%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.4%
−14.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 75.6% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+9%vs 2011
vs 3.2 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(626)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(7)
Diversity Score4.3%(27)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(615)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(7)
Diversity Score5.5%(34)
Diversity Score
6
+29%vs 2011
vs 4 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 90.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.6 min
+7%vs 2011
vs 34.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.9%
+10.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 76.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
−10.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.9% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.0%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.3% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.9% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.3%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.0%
+5.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.5% in 2011
Female
52.4%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.5% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.4%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.2% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chester, Massachusetts?

Chester, Massachusetts has about 627 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chester, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Chester, Massachusetts earns about $50,417 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 $173,800, and the typical rent is about $713 a month.

How educated are people in Chester, Massachusetts?

About 15.8% 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 9.4% of people in Chester, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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