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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Chester

New York · 3,270 residents · 2.148 sq mi
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Chester is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $43,429. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $134,500. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents. Households here earn about 32% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 33.0
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,270
−5%vs 2000
vs 3,445 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,522 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 1,604 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.0
−13%vs 2000
vs 35.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Chester
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,429
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $55,417 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$18,712
−25%vs 2000
vs $24,960 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.5%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$134,500
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $116,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$704
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $826 in 2000
US average: $450
62.3%
+4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 57.5% in 2000
37.7% rent
3.1
+48%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77%(2,653)
Black7.4%(256)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(350)
Asian2.8%(98)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.7%(1,541)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(3,027)
Black4.6%(149)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(173)
Asian1.3%(43)
Other1.6%(51)
Diversity Score27.8%(909)
28
−38%vs 2000
vs 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.8%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
83.6%
−3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.2%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.9 min
+9%vs 2000
vs 28.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chester, New York?

Chester, New York has about 3,270 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Chester, New York earns about $43,429 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chester, New York expensive?

In Chester, New York, the median home is worth about $134,500, and the typical rent is about $704 a month.

How educated are people in Chester, New York?

About 21.8% of adults age 25 and over in Chester, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chester, New York?

About 3.5% of people in Chester, New York 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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