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Chesilhurst

New Jersey · 1,564 residents (2025 est.) · 1.715 sq mi
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Chesilhurst is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,683. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $225,300. With a median age of 51.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,409
−7%since 2000
from 1,520 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
822 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 886 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.8
+23%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,564 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Chesilhurst
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,683
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,786 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,610
+160%since 2000
from $15,252 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.1%
+22.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
+1%since 2010
from 0.410 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Information8.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$225,300
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
11.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.9%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+16%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
32
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic36.8%(560)
Black55.6%(845)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(62)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.5%(996)
2024
White, non-Hispanic41.9%(590)
Black36.9%(520)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(229)
Asian0%(0)
Other5%(70)
Diversity Score82.4%(1,162)
Diversity Score
82
+26%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.9%
+21.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.6 min
+51%since 2000
from 23.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.2%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
−11.0 ptssince 2011
from 19.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.1%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
45.4%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.4%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2012
from 20.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
−81.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.7%
+22.8 ptssince 2017
from 64.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2016
from 79.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2016
from 17.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chesilhurst, New Jersey?

Chesilhurst, New Jersey has about 1,409 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chesilhurst, New Jersey?

The typical household in Chesilhurst, New Jersey earns about $91,683 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chesilhurst, New Jersey expensive?

In Chesilhurst, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $225,300.

How educated are people in Chesilhurst, New Jersey?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Chesilhurst, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chesilhurst, New Jersey?

About 10.4% of people in Chesilhurst, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chesilhurst, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Chesilhurst, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 117 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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