Chester is located in Lower CT River Valley Planning Region Connecticut. Chester has a 2024 population of 3,758. Chester is currently declining at a rate of -0.08% annually but its population has increased by 0.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,738 in 2020.
The average household income in Chester is $129,126 with a poverty rate of 12.06%. The median age in Chester is 51.7 years: 47 years for males, and 53.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chester was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,412 | 90.12% |
| Two or more races | 218 | 5.76% |
| Other race | 74 | 1.95% |
| Black or African American | 69 | 1.82% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.24% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,585 | 2.3 | 72.4 | 27.6 |
| Married | 757 | 3.14 | 89.8 | 10.2 |
| Non Family | 596 | 1.12 | 49.7 | 50.3 |
| Female | 182 | 2.51 | 66.5 | 33.5 |
| Male | 50 | 3 | 100 | 0 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
72.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 44 | 1.59% |
| Associates Degree | 192 | 6.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 591 | 21.41% |
| Graduate Degree | 589 | 21.34% |
| High School Graduate | 483 | 17.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 72 | 2.61% |
| Some College | 789 | 28.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,484 | 2,395 | 1,053 |
| 2+ Races | 119 | 119 | 50 |
| Hispanic | 118 | 91 | 25 |
| Black | 69 | 69 | 62 |
| Other Race | 45 | 45 | 0 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,382 | $111,250 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $86,993 | $205,750 | $82,045 |
| High School Graduate | $40,833 | $39,817 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $61,908 | $68,125 | $45,833 |
| Some College | $47,083 | $63,833 | $35,170 |
$61,908
Average Earnings
$68,125
Average Male
$45,833
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.75% of Chester residents speak only English, while 4.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,198 | 444 | 13.88% |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Multiple | 215 | 1 | 0.47% |
12.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.7%
Male Poverty Rate
10.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chester is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chester is Multiple, with 0.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.99%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.78% |
| High School | 12.2% |
| Some College | 7.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.92% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 42.5% |
| Female Employed | 5.13% |
| Male Employed | 0.1% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $125,865 | $149,196 |
| Households | $94,570 | $129,126 |
| Married Families | $153,413 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,566 | $94,931 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.2%
Male Marriage Rate
48.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
176
Number of Veterans
167
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 85 |
| Korea | 27 |
| World War II | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 76 |
| 75+ | 66 |
| 65 to 74 | 34 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 159 | 5.63% |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 9.94% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 7.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.8%
Labor Force Participation
58.7%
Employment Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
70.89%
Born in Chester
94.88%
Native Born
5.12%
Foreign Born
1.85%
Non Citizen
3.28%
Naturalized
94.88% of Chester residents were born in the United States, with 70.89% having been born in Connecticut. 1.85% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,743 | -3 | -0.08% |
| 2028 | 3,746 | -3 | -0.08% |
| 2027 | 3,749 | -3 | -0.08% |
| 2026 | 3,752 | -3 | -0.08% |
| 2025 | 3,755 | -3 | -0.08% |
| 2024 | 3,758 | -3 | -0.08% |
| 2023 | 3,761 | -3 | -0.08% |
| 2022 | 3,764 | 5 | 0.13% |
| 2021 | 3,759 | 21 | 0.56% |
| 2020 | 3,738 | -464 | -11.04% |
| 2019 | 4,202 | -23 | -0.54% |
| 2018 | 4,225 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2017 | 4,226 | -12 | -0.28% |
| 2016 | 4,238 | -30 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 4,268 | -25 | -0.58% |
| 2014 | 4,293 | -33 | -0.76% |
| 2013 | 4,326 | 96 | 2.27% |
| 2012 | 4,230 | 76 | 1.83% |
| 2011 | 4,154 | 141 | 3.51% |
| 2010 | 4,013 | 0 | 0% |