Demographics & People — Chester, New Jersey
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,359 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,900 |
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| Median Age | 42.9 |
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| Total Households | 549 |
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| Family Households | 380 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.43 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2403 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,183 |
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| Black or African American | 18 |
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| Asian | 37 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 128 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Italian | 391 |
| Irish | 282 |
| German | 279 |
| Other groups | 262 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 203 |
| English | 186 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 127 |
| Polish | 117 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 55 |
| American | 41 |
Language
| English Only | 1,142 |
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| Spanish | 89 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,292 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 84 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,182 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 32.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 21.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Chester, New Jersey.
