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Chester

New Jersey · 1,649 residents · 1.593 sq mi
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Chester is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,705. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $574,500. With a median age of 43.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,649
+1%since 2000
from 1,635 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,035 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,026 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.1
+10%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Chester
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,705
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,398 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,565
+14%since 2000
from $42,564 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
56.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.500
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$574,500
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $293,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$631
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $802 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.2%
−25.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
24.6% rent
Vacancy rate
2.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.0%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.6
+82%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(1,344)
Black0.8%(13)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(222)
Asian2.3%(38)
Other1.9%(31)
Diversity Score39.5%(651)
Diversity Score
39
+91%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 48.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
23.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+41%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
66.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
46.3%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
15.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.4%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chester, New Jersey?

Chester, New Jersey has about 1,649 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chester, New Jersey earns about $86,705 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 $574,500, and the typical rent is about $631 a month.

How educated are people in Chester, New Jersey?

About 50.8% 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 2.7% 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 435 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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