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Chester

Maryland · 5,003 residents · 5.237 sq mi
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Chester is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $82,588. Population has grown 34% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $355,200. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,003
+34%since 2000
from 3,723 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
955 / sq mi
+34%since 2000
from 711 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.2
+23%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K2000201020202024Chester
20245K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,588
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,558 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,027
+84%since 2000
from $27,789 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$355,200
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $143,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,733
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $863 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
25.6% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+70%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(4,109)
Black5.6%(279)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(284)
Asian1.9%(97)
Other5.8%(288)
Diversity Score41.3%(2,064)
Diversity Score
41
+88%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.0 min
+20%since 2000
from 29.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.9%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−80.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chester, Maryland?

Chester, Maryland has about 5,003 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chester, Maryland?

The typical household in Chester, Maryland earns about $82,588 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 $355,200, and the typical rent is about $1,733 a month.

How educated are people in Chester, Maryland?

About 33.0% 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 4.6% of people in Chester, Maryland 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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