Chester borough, NJ is a small town nestled in the hills of Morris County with a population of 1,591 and a population density of 1,018 people per square mile. The town has a quaint charm with many locally owned businesses such as Chester Antiques & Gifts, Fish & More Seafood Market, and Little Urban Farms. Residents enjoy year-round outdoor activities such as hiking trails at Black River Wildlife Management Area or kayaking the Musconetcong River. Other organizations in Chester borough include the Chester Lions Club and the United Methodist Church of Chester. Sports enthusiasts can get their fill by attending baseball games at E. Milton Park or watching races at New Jersey Motorsports Park.
The population in Chester borough is 1,591. There are 999 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Chester borough is 45.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Chester borough is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Chester borough
- 58.7% are married
- 12.0% are divorced
- 37.5% are married with children
- 8.7% have children, but are single
Race in Chester borough
- 86.9% are White
- 0.8% are Black
- 2.1% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 10.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander