Demographics & People — Chester, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,052 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~4,000 |
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| Median Age | 38.7 |
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| Total Households | 1,560 |
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| Family Households | 986 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.59 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,324 |
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| Black or African American | 148 |
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| Asian | 207 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,504 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 1,411 |
| Italian | 904 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 874 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 782 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 691 |
| German | 591 |
| Irish | 321 |
| English | 243 |
| Polish | 129 |
| Greek | 125 |
Language
| English Only | 2,873 |
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| Spanish | 872 |
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| Population 5+ | 3,965 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 201 |
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| Population 18+ | 3,334 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 39.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 9.8% |
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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 York.
