What is the population of Chester, New Jersey?

Chester has a population of approximately 1,512 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Chester, New Jersey located?

Chester is located in New Jersey, United States, at approximate coordinates 40.7906°, -74.6901°.

What is the median household income in Chester?

The median household income in Chester is approximately $171,500 based on the most recent open data.

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Chester

Total population

1,512

Median home value

$659,800

65.3%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$171,500

Chester$172k

National$74k

Weather66°F · Partly Sunny

Coordinates40.79°, -74.69°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Overview

Chester Borough is a borough in southwestern Morris County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 1,681, an increase of 32 (+1.9%) from the 2010 census count of 1,649, which in turn reflected an increase of 14 (+0.9%) from the 1,635 counted in the 2000 census. Chester's name is derived from the township, which was named for Chestershire in England.

History & geography

Demographics & economy

Median age

42.9

Median home value

$659,800

Housing units

598

Poverty rate

6.4%

Unemployment

2.8%

Race & ethnicity

White

84.3%

Black

3.6%

Asian

4.4%

Hispanic

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

40.7906

Longitude

-74.6901

Water area

0.00 mi²

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

This Afternoon

66°F

Partly Sunny

Tonight

46°F

Mostly Clear

Thursday

66°F

Mostly Sunny

Thursday Night

48°F

Mostly Cloudy

Friday

67°F

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Friday Night

52°F

Chance Rain Showers

Forecast for Chester, NJ from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

26.3%

Diabetes

Adult obesity

23.2%

Binge drinking

20.5%

Adult smoking

8.7%

No leisure activity

17.5%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Mount Olive High School
High · FLANDERS · 1,493 students · 12.7:1 ratio
Randolph High School
High · RANDOLPH · 1,349 students · 11.1:1 ratio
Roxbury High School
High · SUCCASUNNA · 1,192 students · 9.8:1 ratio
Mount Olive Middle School
Middle · BUDD LAKE · 1,109 students · 10.8:1 ratio
West Morris Mendham High School
High · MENDHAM · 1,077 students · 12.2:1 ratio
West Morris Central High School
High · CHESTER · 994 students · 11.8:1 ratio
Randolph Middle School
Middle · RANDOLPH · 922 students · 10.6:1 ratio
Chester M. Stephens Elementary School
Elementary · BUDD LAKE · 708 students · 10.6:1 ratio