Chesterfield township is located in Burlington County New Jersey. Chesterfield township has a 2024 population of 9,623. Chesterfield township is currently growing at a rate of 3.14% annually and its population has increased by 1.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,442 in 2020.
The average household income in Chesterfield township is $192,148 with a poverty rate of 4.4%. The median age in Chesterfield township is 35.2 years: 34.5 years for males, and 36.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chesterfield township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,317 | 58.15% |
| Asian | 2,343 | 25.62% |
| Black or African American | 1,092 | 11.94% |
| Two or more races | 258 | 2.82% |
| Other race | 134 | 1.47% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,338 | 3.28 | 95 | 5 |
| Married | 1,667 | 3.64 | 96.9 | 3.1 |
| Non Family | 259 | 1.35 | 87.6 | 12.4 |
| Female | 251 | 3.16 | 87.3 | 12.7 |
| Male | 161 | 2.83 | 100 | 0 |
3.44
Average Family Size
3.28
Average Household Size
95.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 277 | 4.69% |
| Associates Degree | 157 | 2.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,884 | 31.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,234 | 20.9% |
| High School Graduate | 1,527 | 25.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 148 | 2.51% |
| Some College | 678 | 11.48% |
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 | 3,503 | 3,335 | 1,788 |
| Asian | 1,385 | 1,324 | 1,159 |
| Black | 660 | 548 | 50 |
| Hispanic | 307 | 213 | 70 |
| 2+ Races | 86 | 86 | 51 |
| Other Race | 13 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 83.68%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $87,937 | $125,066 | $74,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $135,114 | $152,868 | $109,688 |
| High School Graduate | $29,917 | $0 | $52,717 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $17,773 | $17,969 | $0 |
| Overall | $80,741 | $84,136 | $76,076 |
| Some College | $85,078 | $90,950 | $78,750 |
$80,741
Average Earnings
$84,136
Average Male
$76,076
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.91% of Chesterfield township residents speak only English, while 26.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 14.77% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,434 | 222 | 5.01% |
| Multiple | 236 | 104 | 44.07% |
| Hispanic | 406 | 9 | 2.22% |
| Black | 173 | 3 | 1.73% |
4.4%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.53%
Male Poverty Rate
5.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chesterfield township is Multiple, with 44.07% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chesterfield township is Black, with 1.73% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 14.1% |
| Some College | 8.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0.65% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.1% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 12.86% |
| Female Employed | 2.78% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $193,223 | $194,928 |
| Households | $188,611 | $192,148 |
| Married Families | $209,536 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $101,888 | $124,795 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.7%
Male Marriage Rate
58.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
136
Number of Veterans
126
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 52 |
| Second Gulf War | 47 |
| First Gulf War | 23 |
| Korea | 16 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 48 |
| 65 to 74 | 31 |
| 18 to 34 | 25 |
| 35 to 54 | 22 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 136 | 3.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.7%
Labor Force Participation
57.1%
Employment Rate
2.2%
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
61.92%
Born in Chesterfield township
79.93%
Native Born
20.07%
Foreign Born
7.74%
Non Citizen
12.33%
Naturalized
79.93% of Chesterfield township residents were born in the United States, with 61.92% having been born in New Jersey. 7.74% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 11,088 | 293 | 2.71% |
| 2028 | 10,795 | 293 | 2.79% |
| 2027 | 10,502 | 293 | 2.87% |
| 2026 | 10,209 | 293 | 2.95% |
| 2025 | 9,916 | 293 | 3.04% |
| 2024 | 9,623 | 293 | 3.14% |
| 2023 | 9,330 | 293 | 3.24% |
| 2022 | 9,037 | 66 | 0.74% |
| 2021 | 8,971 | -471 | -4.99% |
| 2020 | 9,442 | 1,982 | 26.57% |
| 2019 | 7,460 | -42 | -0.56% |
| 2018 | 7,502 | 96 | 1.3% |
| 2017 | 7,406 | -47 | -0.63% |
| 2016 | 7,453 | -74 | -0.98% |
| 2015 | 7,527 | -146 | -1.9% |
| 2014 | 7,673 | -81 | -1.04% |
| 2013 | 7,754 | 95 | 1.24% |
| 2012 | 7,659 | -133 | -1.71% |
| 2011 | 7,792 | 65 | 0.84% |
| 2010 | 7,727 | 0 | 0% |