Chester is located in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut. Chester has a 2026 population of 3,756. Chester is currently growing at a rate of 0.11% annually and its population has increased by 0.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,739 in 2020.
The median household income in Chester is $109,191 with a poverty rate of 11.85%. The median age in Chester is 54 years: 51.1 years for males, and 56.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 120.3 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 54 years
Female: 56.2 years
Male: 51.1 years
There are 3,156 adults, (1,027 of whom are seniors) in Chester.
Female: 1,736 (45.4%)
Male: 2,089 (54.6%)
The racial composition of Chester includes 89.36% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,418 | 89.36% |
| Two or more races | 257 | 6.72% |
| Other race | 71 | 1.86% |
| Black or African American | 63 | 1.65% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.42% |
Chester 's average per capita income is $65,635. Household income levels show a median of $109,191. The poverty rate stands at 11.85%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $160,962 | - |
| Families | $136,786 | $158,901 |
| Households | $109,191 | $142,233 |
| Non Families | $54,000 | $109,771 |
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