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Chester

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
5.237
State:
Maryland

Chester is a CDP located in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. Chester has a 2026 population of 4,625. Chester is currently growing at a rate of 0.63% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Chester is $102,399 with a poverty rate of 8.07%. The median age in Chester is 46.9 years: 43 years for males, and 51.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 94.7 males.

4.6K
Total Population
883
Density (mi²)
29 0.63%
Growth

Chester Population

Chester Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,625290.63%
20254,596280.61%

Median Age

Overall: 46.9 years
Female: 51.4 years
Male: 43 years

Chester Adults

There are 3,932 adults, (891 of whom are seniors) in Chester.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,464 (51.4%)
Male: 2,333 (48.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Chester includes 81.32% White, 9.32% Black or African American, 4.09% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,90181.32%
Black or African American4479.32%
Other race1964.09%
Two or more races1863.88%
Asian671.4%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race1703.54%
Black or African American1062.21%
Two or more races541.13%
White410.85%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,86080.47%
Black or African American3417.11%
Two or more races1322.75%
Asian671.4%
Other race260.54%

Chester Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Chester 's average per capita income is $72,756. Household income levels show a median of $102,399. The poverty rate stands at 8.07%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$190,556-
Families$163,125$209,778
Households$102,399$160,406
Non Families$70,889$91,996

$72,756

Average Income

$102,399

Median Household Income

8.07%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)