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Chester

New York · 3,993 residents · 2.148 sq mi
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Chester has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,431. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $198,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,993
+16%since 2000
from 3,445 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,859 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 1,604 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.6
+17%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Chester
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,431
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,417 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,228
+49%since 2000
from $24,960 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$198,600
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,305
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $826 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 57.5% in 2000
42.9% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+31%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic53%(2,117)
Black14.4%(574)
Hispanic / Latino22.8%(912)
Asian5.2%(209)
Other3.3%(131)
Diversity Score79.1%(3,160)
Diversity Score
79
+77%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.8 min
+40%since 2000
from 28.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.0%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
8.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chester, New York?

Chester, New York has about 3,993 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chester, New York earns about $72,431 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 $198,600, and the typical rent is about $1,305 a month.

How educated are people in Chester, New York?

About 25.6% 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 11.0% 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 723 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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