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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Chester

New Jersey · 1,635 residents · 1.593 sq mi
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Chester is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $80,398. Population has grown 35% since 1990. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $293,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents. Households here earn about 46% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,635
+35%since 1990
from 1,214 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,026 / sq mi
+35%since 1990
from 762 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.1
+9%since 1990
from 36.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Chester
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$80,398
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $56,185 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$42,564
+93%since 1990
from $22,040 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.2%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$293,000
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $228,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$802
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $692 in 1990
US average: $602
77.8%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 81.2% in 1990
22.2% rent
3.6
−10%since 1990
from 4.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(1,184)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(13)
Asian2.3%(28)
Diversity Score8.5%(104)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(1,477)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(112)
Asian1.7%(28)
Diversity Score20.7%(339)
21
+143%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

48.3%
+14.6 ptssince 1990
from 33.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.2%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 87.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
19.9%
+8.6 ptssince 1990
from 11.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.0 min
−21%since 1990
from 26.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 1,635 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Chester, New Jersey earns about $80,398 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 $293,000, and the typical rent is about $802 a month.

How educated are people in Chester, New Jersey?

About 48.3% 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 5.2% of people in Chester, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chester, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Chester, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 421 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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

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