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Chester

Maryland · 4,167 residents · 5.237 sq mi
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Chester is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $72,906. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $345,000. With a median age of 42.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 91%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,167
+12%since 2000
from 3,723 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
796 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 711 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.8
+9%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K2000201020202024Chester
20245K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,906
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,558 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,451
+20%since 2000
from $27,789 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
47.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade14.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$345,000
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $143,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,300
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $863 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
61.6%
−16.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
26.1% rent
Vacancy rate
17.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.8%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
+87%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(3,311)
Black7%(262)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(49)
Asian1%(37)
Other0%
Diversity Score22%(818)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(3,600)
Black6.8%(283)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(144)
Asian1.2%(49)
Other0.8%(33)
Diversity Score28.3%(1,179)
Diversity Score
28
+29%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.3 min
+14%since 2000
from 29.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.3%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chester, Maryland?

Chester, Maryland has about 4,167 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chester, Maryland?

The typical household in Chester, Maryland earns about $72,906 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chester, Maryland expensive?

In Chester, Maryland, the median home is worth about $345,000, and the typical rent is about $1,300 a month.

How educated are people in Chester, Maryland?

About 31.0% of adults age 25 and over in Chester, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chester, Maryland?

About 5.9% of people in Chester, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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