Chester, NY

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Chester Overview

4,064
TOTAL POPULATION
1,965
MALE POPULATION
2,099
FEMALE POPULATION
93.62
MALES / 100 FEMALES
106.82
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$46,502
PER CAPITA INCOME
$140,048
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$102,105
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
38.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
61.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,385
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
67.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Chester Zip Codes

Chester Area Codes

Race in Chester

The most populous races in Chester are White / Caucasian (2,540 | 62.5%), Hispanic or Latino (782 | 19.2%), and Some other Race (412 | 10.1%).
Race in Chester
Race# Population% Population
Asian41010.1%
Black / African American3288.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino78219.2%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian2,54062.5%
Two or more Races3749.2%
Some other Race41210.1%
Total4,064100.0%

Ancestry in Chester

The most populous ancestries reported in Chester are Italian (904 | 22.2%), Puerto Rican (691 | 17.0%), German (591 | 14.5%), Vietnamese (330 | 8.1%), and Irish (321 | 7.9%), together accounting for 69.8% of all Chester residents.
Ancestry in Chester
Ancestry# Population% Population
American691.7%
Austrian591.5%
British431.1%
Burmese110.3%
Central American Indian832.0%
Cuban350.9%
Dominican561.4%
Dutch781.9%
Eastern European350.9%
English2436.0%
European100.3%
French Canadian220.5%
German59114.5%
Greek1253.1%
Haitian150.4%
Hungarian1182.9%
Irish3217.9%
Italian90422.2%
Jamaican200.5%
Korean1373.4%
Northern European100.3%
Norwegian591.5%
Pennsylvania German320.8%
Polish1293.2%
Puerto Rican69117.0%
Romanian1112.7%
Russian320.8%
Swedish350.9%
Ukrainian431.1%
Vietnamese3308.1%
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Immigrants in Chester

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Chester came from Asia (201 | 5.0%), South Central Asia (163 | 4.0%), Bangladesh (121 | 3.0%), Latin America (105 | 2.6%), and Europe (70 | 1.7%), together accounting for 16.2% of all Chester residents.
Immigrants in Chester
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa230.6%
Argentina491.2%
Asia2015.0%
Bangladesh1213.0%
Caribbean561.4%
Dominican Republic210.5%
Eastern Asia110.3%
Eastern Europe180.4%
England160.4%
Europe701.7%
Greece360.9%
Haiti150.4%
Jamaica200.5%
Korea110.3%
Latin America1052.6%
Morocco160.4%
Nigeria70.2%
Northern Africa160.4%
Northern Europe160.4%
Pakistan421.0%
Philippines270.7%
Romania180.4%
South America491.2%
South Central Asia1634.0%
South Eastern Asia270.7%
Southern Europe360.9%
Western Africa70.2%
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Sex and Age in Chester

Sex and Age in Chester

The most populous age groups in Chester are 25 to 29 Years (311 | 15.8%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (392 | 18.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Chester
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years26 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Years86 (4.4%)36 (1.7%)
10 to 14 Years142 (7.2%)212 (10.1%)
15 to 19 Years169 (8.6%)226 (10.8%)
20 to 24 Years176 (9.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years311 (15.8%)221 (10.5%)
30 to 34 Years90 (4.6%)146 (7.0%)
35 to 39 Years109 (5.6%)81 (3.9%)
40 to 44 Years50 (2.5%)66 (3.1%)
45 to 49 Years117 (5.9%)187 (8.9%)
50 to 54 Years262 (13.3%)96 (4.6%)
55 to 59 Years136 (6.9%)392 (18.7%)
60 to 64 Years108 (5.5%)75 (3.6%)
65 to 69 Years103 (5.2%)136 (6.5%)
70 to 74 Years16 (0.8%)40 (1.9%)
75 to 79 Years43 (2.2%)49 (2.3%)
80 to 84 Years12 (0.6%)66 (3.1%)
85 Years and over9 (0.5%)70 (3.3%)
Total1,965 (100.0%)2,099 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Chester

Median Family Size in Chester

The median family size in Chester is 3.44 persons per family, with married-couple families (778 | 82.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.75 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (17 | 1.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 1.94 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Chester
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple778 (82.3%)3.75
Single Male/Father17 (1.8%)1.94
Single Female/Mother150 (15.9%)2.05
Total Families945 (100.0%)3.44

Median Household Size in Chester

The median household size in Chester is 2.60 persons per household, with married-couple households (778 | 50.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.76 persons per household. non-family households (609 | 39.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.21 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Chester
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple778 (50.1%)3.76
Single Male/Father17 (1.1%)2.94
Single Female/Mother150 (9.7%)2.21
Non-family609 (39.2%)1.21
Total Households1,554 (100.0%)2.60

Household Size by Marriage Status in Chester

Out of a total of 1,554 households in Chester, 945 (60.8%) are family households, while 609 (39.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 4-person households, comprising 341, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 486.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Chester
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-486 (31.3%)
2-Person Households295 (19.0%)123 (7.9%)
3-Person Households256 (16.5%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households341 (21.9%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households27 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households26 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total945 (60.8%)609 (39.2%)

Female Fertility in Chester

Fertility by Age in Chester

Average fertility rate in Chester is 18.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 46.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Chester
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years17 (100.0%)46.0
Total17 (100.0%)18.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Chester

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Chester
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in Chester

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Chester
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree17 (100.0%)92.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total17 (100.0%)18.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Chester

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Chester
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)

Income in Chester

Income Overview in Chester

Per Capita Income in Chester is $46,502, while median incomes of families and households are $140,048 and $102,105 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income4,064$46,502
Median Family Income945$140,048
Mean Family Income945$144,888
Median Household Income1,554$102,105
Mean Household Income1,554$115,467
Income Deficit945$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)4,06438.22%
Wage / Income Gap ($)4,06461.78¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index4,0640.43

Earnings by Sex in Chester

Average Earnings in Chester are $46,981, $58,240 for men and $35,982 for women, a difference of 38.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Chester
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,521 (57.1%)$58,240
Female1,145 (42.9%)$35,982
Total2,666 (100.0%)$46,981

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Chester

The most common earnings brackets in Chester are $100,000+ for men (346 | 22.8%) and $10,000 to $12,499 for women (225 | 19.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Chester
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less163 (10.7%)35 (3.1%)
$2,500 to $4,99912 (0.8%)27 (2.4%)
$5,000 to $7,49953 (3.5%)29 (2.5%)
$7,500 to $9,99931 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4999 (0.6%)225 (19.7%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,499154 (10.1%)87 (7.6%)
$17,500 to $19,99916 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49967 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99931 (2.0%)54 (4.7%)
$25,000 to $29,99945 (3.0%)93 (8.1%)
$30,000 to $34,99936 (2.4%)17 (1.5%)
$35,000 to $39,99951 (3.4%)14 (1.2%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,99911 (0.7%)165 (14.4%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,999188 (12.4%)71 (6.2%)
$65,000 to $74,99956 (3.7%)27 (2.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999252 (16.6%)139 (12.1%)
$100,000+346 (22.8%)162 (14.1%)
Total1,521 (100.0%)1,145 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Chester

Average earnings in Chester are $75,700 for men and $46,908 for women, a difference of 38.0%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $90,588, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $81,601. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $96,100, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $45,723.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Chester
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree$81,601$45,723
Bachelor's Degree$90,588$49,250
Graduate Degree--
Total$75,700$46,908

Family Income in Chester

Family Income Brackets in Chester

According to the Chester family income data, there are 240 families falling into the $150,000 to $199,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.4% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Chester
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999717.5%
$25,000 to $34,999778.1%
$35,000 to $49,99970.7%
$50,000 to $74,999879.2%
$75,000 to $99,99910110.7%
$100,000 to $149,99917118.1%
$150,000 to $199,99924025.4%
$200,000+19120.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Chester

3-person families (227 | 24.0%) account for the highest median family income in Chester with $203,052 per family, while 3-person families (227 | 24.0%) have the highest median income of $67,684 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Chester
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families329 (34.8%)$79,338
3-Person Families227 (24.0%)$203,052
4-Person Families336 (35.6%)$116,250
5-Person Families27 (2.9%)$0
6-Person Families26 (2.8%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total945 (100.0%)$140,048

Family Income by Number of Earners in Chester

Family Income by Number of Earners in Chester
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners9 (0.9%)$0
1 Earner270 (28.6%)$0
2 Earners420 (44.4%)$162,696
3+ Earners246 (26.0%)$181,370
Total945 (100.0%)$140,048

Household Income in Chester

Household Income Brackets in Chester

With 284 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Chester, accounting for 18.3% of all households. In contrast, only 14 households (0.9%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Chester
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000140.9%
$10,000 to $14,999140.9%
$15,000 to $24,99927717.8%
$25,000 to $34,999855.5%
$35,000 to $49,999855.5%
$50,000 to $74,9991076.9%
$75,000 to $99,99917711.4%
$100,000 to $149,99928418.3%
$150,000 to $199,99928118.1%
$200,000+22514.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Chester

The median household income in Chester is $102,105, with the highest median household income of $141,202 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 709 households (45.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 11 households (0.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Chester
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years11 (0.7%)$0
25 to 44 Years408 (26.3%)$76,300
45 to 64 Years709 (45.6%)$141,202
65+ Years426 (27.4%)$29,286
Total1,554 (100.0%)$102,105

Poverty in Chester

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Chester

With 5.1% poverty level for males and 6.1% for females among the residents of Chester, 25 to 34 year old males and 25 to 34 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 71 males (17.7%) and 92 females (25.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Chester
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years6 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years71 (17.7%)92 (25.1%)
35 to 44 Years14 (8.8%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)6 (2.1%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)17 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over9 (14.1%)14 (7.6%)
Total100 (5.1%)129 (6.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Chester

According to the poverty statistics in Chester, males aged under 5 years and females aged 6 to 11 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Chester
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years121 (100.0%)199 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years107 (100.0%)48 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)39 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years153 (100.0%)25 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years186 (96.9%)162 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years330 (82.3%)275 (74.9%)
35 to 44 Years145 (91.2%)147 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years379 (100.0%)277 (97.9%)
55 to 64 Years244 (100.0%)450 (96.4%)
65 to 74 Years119 (100.0%)176 (100.0%)
75 Years and over55 (85.9%)171 (92.4%)
Total1,865 (94.9%)1,969 (93.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Chester

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Chester show that 9.1% or 71 of the total 778 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 17.0%, comprising of 71 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Chester
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children347 (83.0%)71 (17.0%)
1 or 2 Children360 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total707 (90.9%)71 (9.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Chester

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Chester
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Chester

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Chester
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children71 (17.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total71 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Chester

Employment by Class of Employer in Chester

Among the 2,200 employed individuals in Chester, private company employees (1,363 | 62.0%), local government employees (305 | 13.9%), and not-for-profit organizations (248 | 11.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Chester
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,36362.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)763.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)391.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations24811.3%
Local Government Employees30513.9%
State Government Employees1275.8%
Federal Government Employees421.9%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total2,200100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Chester

According to the labor force statistics for Chester, out of the total population over 16 years of age (3,523), 67.7% or 2,385 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.2% or 52 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 96.6% or 170 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 13.3% or 53 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Chester
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years148 (41.6%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years170 (96.6%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years399 (75.0%)53 (13.3%)
30 to 34 Years73 (30.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years292 (95.4%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years596 (90.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years485 (91.9%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years140 (76.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years81 (27.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,385 (67.7%)52 (2.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Chester

According to labor force statistics for Chester, 81.1% of individuals (1,985) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,447) are in the labor force, with 2.7% or 54 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 94.7% or 827 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.4% or 53 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Chester
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School49 (40.2%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma392 (61.1%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree827 (94.7%)56 (6.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher717 (88.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,985 (81.1%)66 (2.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Chester

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Chester are Management (255 | 11.0%), Community & Social Service (228 | 9.8%), Business & Financial (178 | 7.7%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (132 | 5.7%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (124 | 5.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Chester

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Chester, the most male-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (87.3%), and Computers & Mathematics (87.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (86.3%), and Health Technologists (71.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Chester
OccupationMaleFemale
Management113 (44.3%)142 (55.7%)
Business & Financial113 (63.5%)65 (36.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science69 (87.3%)10 (12.7%)
Computers & Mathematics69 (87.3%)10 (12.7%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 163 (71.5%)65 (28.5%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library31 (36.5%)54 (63.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment132 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating17 (13.7%)107 (86.3%)
Health Technologists17 (28.8%)42 (71.2%)
Total (Category)475 (55.0%)389 (45.0%)
Total (Overall)1,337 (57.6%)983 (42.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Chester are Security & Protection (122 | 5.3%), Law Enforcement (111 | 4.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (89 | 3.8%), Healthcare Support (72 | 3.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (56 | 2.4%).
Services Occupations in Chester

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Chester, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (41.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Chester
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)72 (100.0%)
Security & Protection122 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement111 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)56 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance73 (82.0%)16 (18.0%)
Personal Care & Service10 (58.8%)7 (41.2%)
Total (Category)205 (57.6%)151 (42.4%)
Total (Overall)1,337 (57.6%)983 (42.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Chester are Sales & Related (458 | 19.7%), and Office & Administration (241 | 10.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Chester

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Chester
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related184 (40.2%)274 (59.8%)
Office & Administration140 (58.1%)101 (41.9%)
Total (Category)324 (46.4%)375 (53.6%)
Total (Overall)1,337 (57.6%)983 (42.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Chester are Construction & Extraction (141 | 6.1%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (7 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Chester

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Chester
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction141 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)148 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)1,337 (57.6%)983 (42.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Chester are Transportation (156 | 6.7%), Production (85 | 3.7%), and Material Moving (12 | 0.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Chester

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Chester
OccupationMaleFemale
Production29 (34.1%)56 (65.9%)
Transportation156 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Total (Category)185 (73.1%)68 (26.9%)
Total (Overall)1,337 (57.6%)983 (42.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Chester

Employment Industries in Chester

The major employment industries in Chester include Retail Trade (586 | 25.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (271 | 11.7%), Transportation & Warehousing (246 | 10.6%), Public Administration (164 | 7.1%), and Educational Services (154 | 6.6%).
Employment Industries in Chester

Employment Industries by Sex in Chester

The Chester industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (93.5%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (88.9%), and Manufacturing (82.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Chester
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction141 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing12 (17.6%)56 (82.4%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)83 (100.0%)
Retail Trade339 (57.9%)247 (42.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing230 (93.5%)16 (6.5%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information17 (46.0%)20 (54.0%)
Finance & Insurance71 (64.5%)39 (35.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing46 (90.2%)5 (9.8%)
Professional & Scientific7 (41.2%)10 (58.8%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support42 (46.7%)48 (53.3%)
Educational Services73 (47.4%)81 (52.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance30 (11.1%)241 (88.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation142 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services23 (29.1%)56 (70.9%)
Public Administration153 (93.3%)11 (6.7%)
Total1,337 (57.6%)983 (42.4%)

Education in Chester

School Enrollment in Chester

The most common levels of schooling among the 981 students in Chester are high school (486 | 49.5%), middle school (247 | 25.2%), and elementary school (122 | 12.4%).
School Enrollment in Chester
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool262.6%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School12212.4%
Middle School24725.2%
High School48649.5%
College / Undergraduate616.2%
Graduate / Professional394.0%
Total981100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Chester

Out of a total of 981 students who are enrolled in schools in Chester, 201 (20.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 780 (79.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 39 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 26 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Chester
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old122 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds354 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds217 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds16 (9.0%)162 (91.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)39 (100.0%)
35 Years and over35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total780 (79.5%)201 (20.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Chester

Physical & health sciences (185 | 18.6%), business (156 | 15.7%), education (141 | 14.2%), liberal arts & history (96 | 9.7%), and science & technology (84 | 8.5%) are the most common fields of study among 994 individuals in Chester who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Chester
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics676.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural181.8%
Physical & Health Sciences18518.6%
Psychology111.1%
Social Sciences272.7%
Engineering393.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology848.5%
Business15615.7%
Education14114.2%
Literature & Languages626.2%
Liberal Arts & History969.7%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications444.4%
Arts & Humanities646.4%
Total994100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Chester

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Chester

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Chester are males with 2 vehicles (678, accounting for 54.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (411, making up 70.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Chester
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)12 (1.2%)
1 Vehicle149 (12.1%)179 (18.5%)
2 Vehicles678 (54.9%)411 (42.5%)
3 Vehicles317 (25.7%)276 (28.6%)
4 Vehicles90 (7.3%)56 (5.8%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)32 (3.3%)
Total1,234 (100.0%)966 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Chester

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Chester are 60 to 89 minutes (535 commuters, 25.9%), 10 to 14 minutes (347 commuters, 16.8%), and 30 to 34 minutes (211 commuters, 10.2%).
Commute Time in Chester
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes321.5%
5 to 9 Minutes1919.2%
10 to 14 Minutes34716.8%
15 to 19 Minutes1105.3%
20 to 24 Minutes1718.3%
25 to 29 Minutes452.2%
30 to 34 Minutes21110.2%
35 to 39 Minutes90.4%
40 to 44 Minutes683.3%
45 to 59 Minutes1869.0%
60 to 89 Minutes53525.9%
90 or more Minutes1637.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Chester

The most common commute times in Chester are 60 to 89 minutes (440 commuters, 37.9%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (245 commuters, 27.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Chester
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes16 (1.4%)16 (1.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes127 (10.9%)64 (7.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes102 (8.8%)245 (27.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes23 (2.0%)87 (9.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes51 (4.4%)120 (13.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)45 (5.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes127 (10.9%)84 (9.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes9 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes50 (4.3%)18 (2.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes119 (10.2%)67 (7.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes440 (37.9%)95 (10.5%)
90 or more Minutes97 (8.4%)66 (7.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Chester

The most frequent times of departure to work in Chester are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (364, 31.4%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (217, 23.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Chester
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM364 (31.4%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM9 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM107 (9.2%)12 (1.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM26 (2.2%)142 (15.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM196 (16.9%)86 (9.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM93 (8.0%)217 (23.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM133 (11.5%)75 (8.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM162 (14.0%)95 (10.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM23 (2.0%)214 (23.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)14 (1.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM27 (2.3%)20 (2.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM21 (1.8%)32 (3.5%)
Total1,161 (100.0%)907 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Chester

Occupancy by Ownership in Chester

Of the total 1,554 dwellings in Chester, owner-occupied units account for 848 (54.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 706 (45.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Chester
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units84854.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units70645.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,554100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Chester

Occupancy by Household Size in Chester
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household48631.3%
2-Person Household41826.9%
3-Person Household25616.5%
4+ Person Household39425.4%
Total Housing Units1,554100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Chester

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Chester
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household272 (56.0%)214 (44.0%)
2-Person Household99 (23.7%)319 (76.3%)
3-Person Household196 (76.6%)60 (23.4%)
4+ Person Household281 (71.3%)113 (28.7%)
Total Housing Units848 (54.6%)706 (45.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Chester

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Chester
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School90 (51.1%)86 (48.9%)
High School Diploma141 (46.4%)163 (53.6%)
College/Associate Degree263 (48.3%)281 (51.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher354 (66.8%)176 (33.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Chester

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Chester
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years26216.9%
35 to 44 Years15710.1%
45 to 54 Years25516.4%
55 to 64 Years45429.2%
65 to 74 Years22214.3%
75 to 84 Years15510.0%
85 Years and Over493.2%
Total1,554100.0%

Housing Finances in Chester

Median Income by Occupancy in Chester

Median Income by Occupancy in Chester
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied848 (54.6%)$83,750
Renter-Occupied706 (45.4%)$110,174
Average1,554 (100.0%)$102,105

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Chester

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Chester
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00014 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)14 (2.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9999 (1.1%)177 (25.1%)
$20,000 to $24,99991 (10.7%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99938 (4.5%)48 (6.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99953 (6.2%)32 (4.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99991 (10.7%)17 (2.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999152 (17.9%)25 (3.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999179 (21.1%)106 (15.0%)
$150,000 or more221 (26.1%)287 (40.6%)
Total848 (100.0%)706 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Chester

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Chester
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49929 (3.4%)38 (5.4%)
$500 to $79949 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $99927 (3.2%)128 (18.1%)
$1,000 to $1,499142 (16.8%)155 (22.0%)
$1,500 to $1,999145 (17.1%)271 (38.4%)
$2,000 to $2,499149 (17.6%)71 (10.1%)
$2,500 to $2,99995 (11.2%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more212 (25.0%)43 (6.1%)
Total848 (100.0%)706 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Chester

Housing Structures in Chester

Housing Structures in Chester
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached72446.6%
Single Unit, Attached18712.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments382.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments38124.5%
10 or more Apartments19512.6%
Mobile Home / Other291.9%
Total1,554100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Chester

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Chester
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached591 (81.6%)133 (18.4%)
Single Unit, Attached187 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)38 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments27 (7.1%)354 (92.9%)
10 or more Apartments14 (7.2%)181 (92.8%)
Mobile Home / Other29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total848 (54.6%)706 (45.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Chester

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Chester
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)11 (1.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)308 (43.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms295 (34.8%)116 (16.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms340 (40.1%)198 (28.1%)
8 or more Rooms213 (25.1%)73 (10.3%)
Total848 (100.0%)706 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Chester

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Chester
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas597 (70.4%)431 (61.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas84 (9.9%)71 (10.1%)
Electricity41 (4.8%)178 (25.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene94 (11.1%)26 (3.7%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels32 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total848 (100.0%)706 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Chester

Household Vehicle Usage in Chester
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle5 (0.6%)120 (17.0%)
1 Vehicle339 (40.0%)124 (17.6%)
2 Vehicles283 (33.4%)333 (47.2%)
3 or more Vehicles221 (26.1%)129 (18.3%)
Total848 (100.0%)706 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Chester

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Chester

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units246602
Median Property Value$241,700$281,500
Median Household Income--
Monthly Housing Costs$1,042$212
Real Estate Taxes$6,000$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Chester

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Chester
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)43 (7.1%)
$100,000 to $299,999148 (60.2%)278 (46.2%)
$300,000 to $499,99998 (39.8%)220 (36.5%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)61 (10.1%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total246 (100.0%)602 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Chester

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Chester
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00014 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99991 (37.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99929 (11.8%)9 (1.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99911 (4.5%)9 (1.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99930 (12.2%)42 (7.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9999 (3.7%)61 (10.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99934 (13.8%)143 (23.7%)
$150,000 or more28 (11.4%)145 (24.1%)
Total246 (100.0%)602 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Chester

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Chester
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x35 (14.2%)113,578 (18,866.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x36 (14.6%)207 (34.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x0 (0.0%)213 (35.4%)
4.0x or more161 (65.4%)12 (2.0%)
Total246 (100.0%)602 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Chester

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Chester
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49914 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499232 (94.3%)11 (1.8%)
Total246 (100.0%)602 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Chester

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chester

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chester
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years692 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years396 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years704 (98.5%)11 (1.5%)
35 to 44 Years285 (93.1%)21 (6.9%)
45 to 54 Years651 (98.3%)11 (1.7%)
55 to 64 Years626 (88.0%)85 (11.9%)
65 to 74 Years295 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older249 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,924 (96.8%)128 (3.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Chester

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Chester
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen692 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen396 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Chester

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Chester
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000397 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999241 (78.2%)67 (21.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999229 (95.4%)11 (4.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999469 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over2,567 (98.1%)50 (1.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chester

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chester
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 60 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
6 to 18 Years31 (4.5%)661 (95.5%)
19 to 25 Years59 (14.9%)337 (85.1%)
25 to 34 Years336 (47.0%)473 (66.1%)
35 to 44 Years14 (4.6%)271 (88.6%)
45 to 54 Years6 (0.9%)645 (97.4%)
55 to 64 Years143 (20.1%)529 (74.4%)
65 to 74 Years295 (100.0%)116 (39.3%)
75 Years and over235 (94.4%)102 (41.0%)
Total1,119 (27.6%)3,160 (78.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Chester

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Chester
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years6 (1.0%)83 (15.7%)
35 to 64 Years43 (5.5%)145 (16.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)37 (21.0%)
75 Years and over23 (35.9%)172 (93.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Chester

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Chester: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years43 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)22 (12.5%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)107 (57.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Chester: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)20 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over9 (14.1%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Chester: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years6 (1.0%)37 (7.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)58 (6.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)22 (12.5%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)31 (16.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Chester: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years6 (1.0%)83 (15.7%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)67 (7.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)37 (21.0%)
75 Years and over14 (21.9%)108 (58.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Chester: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years6 (1.0%)83 (15.7%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)8 (0.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)22 (12.5%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)7 (3.8%)

Technology Access in Chester

Computing Device Access in Chester

Computing Device Access in Chester
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,32185.0%
Smartphone1,44292.8%
Tablet1,11972.0%
No Computing Device764.9%
Total1,554100.0%

Internet Access in Chester

Internet Access in Chester
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,31884.8%
Cellular Data Only1177.5%
Satellite Internet593.8%
No Internet1006.4%
Total1,554100.0%

Chester Summary

Chester, New York is a small town located in Orange County, New York. It is situated in the foothills of the Shawangunk Mountains, and is part of the Hudson Valley region. The town was first settled in 1712, and was incorporated in 1799. The town has a population of approximately 3,000 people, and is home to a variety of businesses, including a winery, a brewery, and a number of small shops.

Geography

Chester is located in the foothills of the Shawangunk Mountains, and is part of the Hudson Valley region. The town is situated on the banks of the Moodna Creek, and is bordered by the towns of Goshen, Monroe, and Warwick. The town is approximately 50 miles from New York City, and is accessible by car via Route 17 and the New York State Thruway.
The town is home to a variety of natural features, including the Moodna Creek, which is a popular destination for fishing and canoeing. The town is also home to a number of parks, including the Black Rock Forest, which is a 4,000-acre nature preserve.

Economy

Chester is home to a variety of businesses, including a winery, a brewery, and a number of small shops. The town is also home to a number of manufacturing companies, including a plastics manufacturer and a metal fabrication company. The town is also home to a number of farms, which produce a variety of fruits and vegetables.
The town is also home to a number of educational institutions, including the Chester Academy, which is a private school, and the Orange-Ulster BOCES, which provides vocational and technical training.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Chester was 3,009. The racial makeup of the town was 94.3% White, 2.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 2.4% from other races. The median household income was $60,938, and the median family income was $68,750.

Conclusion

Chester, New York is a small town located in Orange County, New York. It is situated in the foothills of the Shawangunk Mountains, and is part of the Hudson Valley region. The town was first settled in 1712, and was incorporated in 1799. The town has a population of approximately 3,000 people, and is home to a variety of businesses, including a winery, a brewery, and a number of small shops. The town is home to a variety of natural features, including the Moodna Creek, and is also home to a number of educational institutions. The town has a diverse population, with a median household income of $60,938.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Chester?
Total Population of Chester is 4,064.
What is the Total Male Population of Chester?
Total Male Population of Chester is 1,965.
What is the Total Female Population of Chester?
Total Female Population of Chester is 2,099.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Chester?
There are 93.62 Males per 100 Females in Chester.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Chester?
There are 106.82 Females per 100 Males in Chester.
What is the Median Population Age in Chester?
Median Population Age in Chester is 40.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Chester
Average Family Size in Chester is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Chester
Average Household Size in Chester is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Chester?
Per Capita income in Chester is $46,502.
What is the Median Family Income in Chester?
Median Family Income in Chester is $140,048.
What is the Median Household income in Chester?
Median Household Income in Chester is $102,105.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Chester?
Income or Wage Gap in Chester is 38.2%.
Women in Chester earn 61.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Chester?
Inequality or Gini Index in Chester is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Chester?
There are 2,385 People in the Labor Forcein in Chester.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Chester?
67.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Chester.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Chester?
Unemployment Rate in Chester is 2.2%.