Chester is a village located in Orange County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 3,445.

The Village of Chester is primarily located in the northern part of the Town of Chester.

Geography

Chester is located at 41°21'26" North, 74°16'31" West (41.357378, -74.275488)¹.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 5.5 km² (2.1 mi²). None of the area is covered with water.

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 3,445 people, 1,396 households, and 901 families residing in the village. The population density is 627.4/km² (1,628.0/mi²). There are 1,455 housing units at an average density of 265.0/km² (687.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the village is 83.45% White, 7.72% Black or African American, 0.93% Native American, 2.96% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 2.61% from other races, and 2.32% from two or more races. 10.16% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 1,396 households out of which 30.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% are married couples living together, 10.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 35.4% are non-families. 28.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.45 and the average family size is 3.04.

In the village the population is spread out with 23.5% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 36.7% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 92.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 89.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village is $55,417, and the median income for a family is $65,321. Males have a median income of $47,386 versus $31,957 for females. The per capita income for the village is $24,960. 6.0% of the population and 4.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 7.7% of those under the age of 18 and 7.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

External links

• Maps and aerial photos
  • Street map from Mapquest (http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?latlongtype=decimal&latitude=41.357378&longitude=-74.275488&zoom=6)
  • Topographic map from Topozone (http://www.topozone.com/map.asp?lat=41.357378&lon=-74.275488&s=200&size=m&layer=DRG100)
  • Aerial photograph from Microsoft Terraserver (http://terraserver.microsoft.com/map.aspx?t=1&s=14&lon=-74.275488&lat=41.357378&w=750&h=500)