Chester Borough, New Jersey
As of the census of 2000, there were 1635 residents, 457 households, and 284 families in the borough. The population density was 1063 people per square mile (410.43/km˛), it would be the 82nd least densely populated borough in the U.S. state of New Jersey. There were 627 housing units at an average density of 407.1 per square mile (157.18/km˛). The average household size was 2.66 persons, and the average family size was 3.15 persons. In the Chester Borough, 24.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.7% were 18 to 24, 30% were 25 to 44, 25.8% were 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 100.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.7 males. The median age was 39.1 years, the median age of male residents at 37.1 and the median age of female residents at 40.8. The racial makeup of the borough was 94.68% White, 0.8% Black or African American, 0% American Indian, 1.71% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.8% from two or more races and 2.02% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the borough was $80398, making it the 92nd wealthiest borough by median household income among the New Jersey. The median income for a family in the borough was $106260, it is New Jersey's 45th wealthiest borough by median family income. The per capita income for the borough was $42564, making it the 65th wealthiest borough by per capita income among the New Jersey. The median income was $36917, Median income for males is $56000, compared with $28036 for females.
In 2000, 397 pupils and students, of which 51.64% are male and 48.36% are female, 24.28% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 13.1% nursery or pri school, 7.81% kindergarten, 39.04% elementary school, 25.69% high school and 14.36% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1635 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1643 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1647 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1645 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1654 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1648 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1646 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1641 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1636 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1643 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1678 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 28 | 24 | 52 |
| Kindergarten | 25 | 6 | 31 |
| Elementary school | 73 | 82 | 155 |
| High school | 53 | 49 | 102 |
| College or graduate school | 26 | 31 | 57 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester borough, New Jersey | $80398 | $106260 | $42564 |
| Morris County, New Jersey | $77340 | $89773 | $36964 |
| New Jersey, United States | $55146 | $65370 | $27006 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |