Chester is a village located in Orange County New York. Chester has a 2024 population of 3,968. Chester is currently declining at a rate of -0.7% annually and its population has decreased by -2.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,079 in 2020.
The average household income in Chester is $119,154 with a poverty rate of 6.47%. The median age in Chester is 36.5 years: 30.8 years for males, and 39.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chester was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,324 | 57.35% |
| Two or more races | 752 | 18.56% |
| Other race | 621 | 15.33% |
| Asian | 207 | 5.11% |
| Black or African American | 148 | 3.65% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,560 | 2.59 | 53.1 | 46.9 |
| Married | 871 | 3.46 | 64.6 | 35.4 |
| Non Family | 574 | 1.29 | 43 | 57 |
| Female | 97 | 2.35 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 18 | 2.94 | 100 | 0 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
53.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 125 | 4.17% |
| Associates Degree | 233 | 7.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 683 | 22.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 287 | 9.56% |
| High School Graduate | 803 | 26.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 59 | 1.97% |
| Some College | 811 | 27.02% |
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 | 1,528 | 1,506 | 511 |
| Hispanic | 1,064 | 923 | 288 |
| Other Race | 532 | 478 | 138 |
| 2+ Races | 426 | 416 | 128 |
| Black | 148 | 127 | 36 |
| Asian | 121 | 121 | 95 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 78.51%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $78,026 | $95,764 | $51,759 |
| Graduate Degree | $96,641 | $0 | $96,719 |
| High School Graduate | $27,113 | $0 | $26,074 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $59,548 | $66,212 | $48,750 |
| Some College | $58,656 | $79,076 | $0 |
$59,548
Average Earnings
$66,212
Average Male
$48,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.46% of Chester residents speak only English, while 27.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.99% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 752 | 132 | 17.55% |
| White | 1,972 | 130 | 6.59% |
| Hispanic | 1,504 | 64 | 4.26% |
6.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.77%
Male Poverty Rate
7.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chester is Multiple, with 17.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chester is Hispanic, with 4.26% 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 6.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.96%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 24.66% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $145,217 | $143,674 |
| Households | $97,250 | $119,154 |
| Married Families | $124,491 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $67,273 | $70,136 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.9%
Male Marriage Rate
51.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
179
Number of Veterans
179
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 122 |
| First Gulf War | 60 |
| Vietnam | 18 |
| Korea | 15 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 62 |
| 35 to 54 | 60 |
| 18 to 34 | 24 |
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 75+ | 15 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 87 | 4.38% |
| Hispanic | 74 | 6.46% |
| 2+ Races | 54 | 10.65% |
| Other Race | 20 | 3.76% |
| Black | 18 | 12.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
10.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73%
Labor Force Participation
71.1%
Employment Rate
1.7%
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
75.72%
Born in Chester
88.35%
Native Born
11.65%
Foreign Born
3.58%
Non Citizen
8.07%
Naturalized
88.35% of Chester residents were born in the United States, with 75.72% having been born in New York. 3.58% 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 | 3,830 | -27 | -0.7% |
| 2028 | 3,857 | -28 | -0.72% |
| 2027 | 3,885 | -28 | -0.72% |
| 2026 | 3,913 | -27 | -0.69% |
| 2025 | 3,940 | -28 | -0.71% |
| 2024 | 3,968 | -28 | -0.7% |
| 2023 | 3,996 | -35 | -0.87% |
| 2022 | 4,031 | -47 | -1.15% |
| 2021 | 4,078 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2020 | 4,079 | -13 | -0.32% |
| 2019 | 4,092 | -7 | -0.17% |
| 2018 | 4,099 | -4 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 4,103 | 162 | 4.11% |
| 2016 | 3,941 | 73 | 1.89% |
| 2015 | 3,868 | -3 | -0.08% |
| 2014 | 3,871 | -6 | -0.15% |
| 2013 | 3,877 | -16 | -0.41% |
| 2012 | 3,893 | -30 | -0.76% |
| 2011 | 3,923 | -17 | -0.43% |
| 2010 | 3,940 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,445 | 175 | 5.35% |
| 1990 | 3,270 | -560 | -14.62% |