State
Land Area (mi²)
2.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
784.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.00%
Growth Since 2010
0.51%
World Population Review
Chester Center, Connecticut Population 2021
1,566
Chester Center is a city located in Connecticut. Chester Center has a 2020 population of 1,566. Chester Center is currently declining at a rate of 0.00% annually and its population has increased by 0.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,558 in 2010. Chester Center reached it's highest population of 1,986 in 2016.
The average household income in Chester Center is $95,891 with a poverty rate of 6.36%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,478 per month, and the median house value is $355,700. The median age in Chester Center is 49.4 years, 48.5 years for males, and 49.7 years for females.
Chester Center Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chester Center was:
- White: 95.66%
- Asian: 2.87%
- Native American: 0.77%
- Black or African American: 0.70%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
- Two or more races: 0.00%
The current population of Chester Center, Connecticut is 1,566 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,653.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 1,558.
Chester Center, Connecticut Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,498 | 95.66% |
| Asian | 45 | 2.87% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 12 | 0.77% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 0.70% |
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Chester Center Population by Race
Chester Center Population Pyramid $2021
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Chester Center Population by Age
Chester Center Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 667 | 2.21 | 83.4 |
| Married | 375 | 2.68 | 96.8 |
| Non Family | 230 | 1.1 | 75.2 |
| Female | 62 | 3.53 | 32.3 |
| Male | 0 | 0 |
2.76
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
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Chester Center Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25 | 2.14% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 6 | 0.51% |
| High School Graduate | 252 | 21.56% |
| Some College | 261 | 22.33% |
| Associates Degree | 119 | 10.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 293 | 25.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 213 | 18.22% |
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Chester Center Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Chester Center Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,089 | 1,064 | 437 |
| Asian | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| Hispanic | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Black | 11 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
Chester Center Educational Attainment by Race
Chester Center Language by Age
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Chester Center Language
88.87% of Chester Center residents speak only English, while 11.13% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 6.35% of the population.
Chester Center Language
Chester Center Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,438 | 90 | 6.26% |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 100.00% |
6.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.70%
Male Poverty Rate
4.20%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Chester Center
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chester Center is Black, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chester Center is White, with 6.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 4.39%.
Chester Center Poverty
Chester Center Poverty Rate by Education
Chester Center Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
60.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
69.3%
Male Marriage Rate
53.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Chester Center Married by Age and Sex
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Chester Center Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Chester Center Marital Status by Race
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Chester Center Marital Status
Chester Center Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52 | 4.38% |
Chester Center Veterans by Race
Chester Center Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
Chester Center Veterans by Education
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71.1%
Labor Force Participation
70.3%
Employment Rate
1.1%
Unemployment Rate
Chester Center Employment by Age
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Chester Center Employment by Race
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Chester Center Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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90.17%
Native Born
9.83%
Foreign Born
4.47%
Non Citizen
5.36%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
90.17% of Chester Center residents were born in the United States, with 63.15% having been born in Connecticut. 4.47% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Chester Center Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,566 | 0.00% | |
| 2020 | 1,566 | 0.00% | |
| 2019 | 1,566 | -87 | -5.26% |
| 2018 | 1,653 | -107 | -6.08% |
| 2017 | 1,760 | -226 | -11.38% |
| 2016 | 1,986 | 139 | 7.53% |
| 2015 | 1,847 | 86 | 4.88% |
| 2014 | 1,761 | -87 | -4.71% |
| 2013 | 1,848 | 164 | 9.74% |
| 2012 | 1,684 | -22 | -1.29% |
| 2011 | 1,706 | 148 | 9.50% |
| 2010 | 1,558 | 0.00% |