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Chester

County:
Morris County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.593
State:
New Jersey

Chester is a borough located in Morris County, New Jersey. Chester has a 2026 population of 1,707. Chester is currently growing at a rate of 0.35% annually and its population has increased by 2.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,670 in 2020.

The median household income in Chester is $171,500 with a poverty rate of 6.42%. The median age in Chester is 42.9 years: 38.3 years for males, and 49.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 103.5 males.

1.7K
Total Population
1,072
Density (mi²)
6 0.35%
Growth

Chester Population

Chester Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,70760.35%
20251,70160.35%
20241,69560.36%
20231,68990.54%
20221,68030.18%
20211,67770.42%
20201,670-4-0.24%
20191,623-17-1.04%
20181,640-8-0.49%
20171,648-4-0.24%
20161,652-5-0.3%
20151,657-4-0.24%
20141,661-1-0.06%
20131,66220.12%
20121,66010.06%
20111,659100.61%
20101,65010.06%

Median Age

Overall: 42.9 years
Female: 49.3 years
Male: 38.3 years

Chester Adults

There are 1,186 adults, (300 of whom are seniors) in Chester.

Sex Ratio

Female: 743 (49.1%)
Male: 769 (50.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Chester includes 84.33% White, 4.43% Asian, 3.57% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,27584.33%
Two or more races996.55%
Asian674.43%
Black or African American543.57%
Other race120.79%
Native American50.33%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White603.97%
Two or more races382.51%
Native American50.33%
Other race30.2%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,21580.36%
Asian674.43%
Two or more races614.03%
Black or African American543.57%
Other race90.6%

Chester Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Chester 's average per capita income is $87,000. Household income levels show a median of $171,500. The poverty rate stands at 6.42%.

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$246,985-
Families$235,625$282,857
Households$171,500$222,729
Non Families$41,111$71,322

$87,000

Average Income

$171,500

Median Household Income

6.42%

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)