Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Chester, NY

Census

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

4,033population

38.7median age

This community is a community of 4,033 with a median age of 38.7. The population is predominantly White (53.2%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (22.6%). Median household income is $100,514. 99.3% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 35.4% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 50.2%, with a median home value of $330,200.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

53.2%2,145

Hispanic/Latino

22.6%911

Black

10.7%430

Asian

7.7%310

Two or More

5.1%204

Other

0.8%33

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.7%22

High School Diploma

25%773

Some College (<1 yr)

12.1%374

Some College (1+ yr)

19.9%614

Associate's Degree

6.2%192

Bachelor's Degree

23.5%728

Master's Degree

10.9%337

Professional Degree

1%31

HS or Higher

99.3%

BA or Higher

35.4%

Graduate+

11.9%

Housingi

$330,200median home value

$2,010median rent

50.2%homeownership

1,714total units

9.5%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 50.2%

Renter 49.8%

Home Values

$50K–$100K

2.8%22

$100K–$150K

1.3%10

$150K–$200K

13.7%107

$200K–$300K

27.1%211

$300K–$500K

43.6%340

$500K–$1M

11.4%89

Rent Distribution

$1,000–$1,250

116

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

235

$2,000+

386

Year Built

2010–2019

11%188

2000–2009

5.4%92

1990–1999

4.2%72

1980–1989

33.4%573

1970–1979

12.8%220

1960–1969

4.4%75

1950–1959

8.8%150

1940–1949

7.1%121

1939 or earlier

13%223

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

66.4%1,031

Electricity

21.9%340

Bottled/LP Gas

6.9%107

Fuel Oil

4.8%74

Household Economyi

$100,514median household income

$55,510per capita income

6.8%poverty rate

1.2%unemployment

2,618labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.5%70

$15K–$20K

6.3%98

$25K–$30K

4.1%64

$30K–$35K

0.6%10

$35K–$40K

1.9%30

$45K–$50K

1.5%23

$50K–$60K

4.6%71

$60K–$75K

6.8%106

$75K–$100K

18.6%289

$100K–$125K

12.4%193

$125K–$150K

2.4%38

$150K–$200K

18%280

$200K+

18%280

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$510/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers13 homes87% occupied$510/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $100,514/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $30K/yr

91%

Very low income$30K–$50K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

82% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

55% of subsidized households are minority

35% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

27% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

41010.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Korea

Philippines

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,508

Avg. Commutei

39.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,556

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

124(3.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.4%Insured

1.6%Uninsured