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Chester

New York · 3,969 residents · 2.148 sq mi
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Chester is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $75,856. Population has grown 15% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $265,700. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents. Households here earn about 36% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

3,969
+15%since 2000
from 3,445 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,848 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 1,604 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
37.9
+7%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Chester
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$75,856
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,417 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$34,143
+37%since 2000
from $24,960 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
51.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
3.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.330
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

$265,700
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$1,114
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $826 in 2000
US average: $853
54.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 57.5% in 2000
33.6% rent
9.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
42.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
38.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
3.5
+67%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic61.6%(2,445)
Black11.2%(443)
Hispanic / Latino17.6%(698)
Asian6.2%(246)
Other1.2%(47)
Diversity Score69.1%(2,744)
69
+55%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

30.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
15.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

40.3 min
+42%since 2000
from 28.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
78.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
10.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
6.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
2.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
1.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
8.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

21.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
39.7%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

48.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
51.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
14.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
6.4%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chester, New York?

Chester, New York has about 3,969 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chester, New York earns about $75,856 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 $265,700, and the typical rent is about $1,114 a month.

How educated are people in Chester, New York?

About 30.3% 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 3.0% of people in Chester, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chester, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Chester, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 699 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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