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Chesilhurst

New Jersey · 1,536 residents · 1.715 sq mi
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Chesilhurst has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $148,400. With a median age of 48.8, 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 48.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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

Total population
1,536
+1%since 2000
from 1,520 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
896 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 886 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.8
+16%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Chesilhurst
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,875
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,786 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,272
+112%since 2000
from $15,252 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade18.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$148,400
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
76.5%
−11.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
23.5% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−2%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.4%(636)
Black38.6%(593)
Hispanic / Latino14.8%(228)
Asian0.7%(10)
Other5%(77)
Diversity Score82.3%(1,264)
Diversity Score
82
+26%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.7%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+27%since 2000
from 23.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−12.7 ptssince 2011
from 19.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 61.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.1%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
−75.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chesilhurst, New Jersey?

Chesilhurst, New Jersey has about 1,536 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chesilhurst, New Jersey earns about $71,875 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 $148,400.

How educated are people in Chesilhurst, New Jersey?

About 11.1% 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 15.1% of people in Chesilhurst, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chesilhurst, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Chesilhurst, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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