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The Village of Chester had a population of 4,033 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Chester ranks in the upper quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in New York. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Chester is located at latitude 41.3626 and longitude -74.2713 in Orange County. The formal boundaries for the Village of Chester encompass a land area of 2.15 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Orange County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Village of Chester has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Village of Chester is located within Town of Chester, a minor civil division (MCD) of Orange County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,033 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,877 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 65 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $100,514 |
| Per Capita Income | $55,510 |
| Median Home Value | $330,200 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,714 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 779 (45.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 773 (45.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 162 (9.5%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,552 |
| Average Household Size | 2.59 |
| Family Households | 889 (57.3%) |
The table below compares Chester to the other 1,291 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in New York by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 414 | 68th |
| Population Density | # 446 | 66th |
| Median Household Income | # 490 | 62nd |
| Per Capita Income | # 362 | 72nd |
| Diversity Index | # 63 | 95th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE New York Census Data Comparison Tool.
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