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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Chester

New Jersey · 1,214 residents · 1.593 sq mi
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Chester is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $56,185. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 421 residents. 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $228,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. Households here earn about 37% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.0
US median: 33.0
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,214
−26%vs 2000
vs 1,635 in 2000
1990 – 2025
762 / sq mi
−26%vs 2000
vs 1,026 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.0
−8%vs 2000
vs 39.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Chester
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$56,185
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $80,398 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$22,040
−48%vs 2000
vs $42,564 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.0%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$228,300
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $293,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$692
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $802 in 2000
US average: $450
81.2%
+3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.8% in 2000
18.8% rent
4.1
+11%vs 2000
vs 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(1,477)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(112)
Asian1.7%(28)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.7%(339)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(1,184)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(13)
Asian2.3%(28)
Other0.2%(2)
Diversity Score8.5%(104)
9
−59%vs 2000
vs 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

33.7%
−14.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 48.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
87.9%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
11.3%
−8.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.4 min
+26%vs 2000
vs 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Chester, New Jersey?

Chester, New Jersey has about 1,214 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Chester, New Jersey earns about $56,185 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chester, New Jersey expensive?

In Chester, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $228,300, and the typical rent is about $692 a month.

How educated are people in Chester, New Jersey?

About 33.7% of adults age 25 and over in Chester, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chester, New Jersey?

About 4.0% of people in Chester, New Jersey 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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