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Chester

Massachusetts · 552 residents · 1.395 sq mi
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Chester has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,793. Population has fallen 30% since 2019, a loss of 235 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $181,800. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

552
−30%since 2019
from 787 in 2019
2010 – 2024
396 / sq mi
−30%since 2019
from 564 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
46.9
+8%since 2019
from 43.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
526605684762841201020202024Chester
2024681
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$70,793
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $65,250 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$21,700
−20%since 2019
from $27,282 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 42.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
12.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 13.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance11.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing8.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$181,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $175,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
$896
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $989 in 2019
US average: $1,124
84.2%
+15.0 ptssince 2019
from 69.2% in 2019
15.8% rent
2.6
−5%since 2019
from 2.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(773)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(6)
Diversity Score4.4%(35)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92%(508)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(4)
Diversity Score10.5%(58)
10
+139%since 2019
from 4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2019
from 15.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 90.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
7.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 5.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.2 min
+8%since 2019
from 27.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
88.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2019
from 81.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
7.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 6.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 2.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
67.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 67.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
19.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 21.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

42.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2019
from 46.5% in 2019
57.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 53.5% in 2019
1.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 1.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
8.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 7.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Chester, Massachusetts?

Chester, Massachusetts has about 552 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chester, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Chester, Massachusetts earns about $70,793 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 $181,800, and the typical rent is about $896 a month.

How educated are people in Chester, Massachusetts?

About 12.0% 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 12.0% 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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