Chester is located in Morris County, New Jersey. Chester has a 2025 population of 7,726. Chester is currently growing at a rate of 0.13% annually and its population has increased by 0.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,701 in 2020.
The average household income in Chester is $292,784 with a poverty rate of 2.49%. The median age in Chester is 46.9 years: 48.6 years for males, and 45.4 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Chester includes 91.33% White, 3.66% Asian, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race and multiracial populations.
White (91.3%)
Asian (3.7%)
Two or more races (3.1%)
Black or African American (1.1%)
Other race (0.8%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 7,041 | 91.33% |
Asian | 282 | 3.66% |
Two or more races | 237 | 3.07% |
Black or African American | 85 | 1.1% |
Other race | 64 | 0.83% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Chester's average per capita income is $123,211. Household income levels show a median of $250,001. The poverty rate stands at 2.49%.
Name | Median | Mean |
---|---|---|
Households | $250,001 | $292,784 |
Families | $250,001 | $321,624 |
Married Families | $250,001 | - |
Non Families | $97,841 | $117,670 |
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