There is another Town of Chester in Warren County, New York.

Chester is a town located in Orange County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 12,140.

The Town of Chester contains a village, also called Chester.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 65.4 km² (25.2 mi²). 65.2 km² (25.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.24% water.

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 12,140 people, 3,848 households, and 3,016 families residing in the town. The population density is 186.2/km² (482.2/mi²). There are 3,984 housing units at an average density of 61.1/km² (158.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 87.18% White, 6.62% Black or African American, 0.34% Native American, 2.66% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 1.93% from other races, and 1.22% from two or more races. 10.14% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 3,848 households out of which 41.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% are married couples living together, 8.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 21.6% are non-families. 16.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 4.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.92 and the average family size is 3.31.

In the town the population is spread out with 27.4% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 33.8% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 7.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 111.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 112.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $69,280, and the median income for a family is $75,222. Males have a median income of $53,528 versus $36,673 for females. The per capita income for the town is $25,900. 7.2% of the population and 2.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 4.9% of those under the age of 18 and 3.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Communities and locations in the Town of Chester

• Chester -- The Village of Chester.
• East Chester --
• Goose Pond Mountain State Park --
• Sugar Loaf --
• Walton Park --