Chester, NJ is a small picturesque town located in Morris County with a population of 7,747. It has a higher population density than the US average at 259 people per square mile compared to 93 people per square mile. Chester offers a variety of activities and organizations for its residents and visitors alike. Some of the local businesses include the Book Haven and Chester Sporting Goods Store while popular outdoor activities include hiking at Schooleys Mountain Park and fishing at Black River County Park. Other organizations such as the Chester Historical Society seek to preserve the rich history of the town while sporting events like ice hockey games hosted by Skylands Ice World provide a great way to get involved in local sports.
The population in Chester township is 7,747. There are 264 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Chester township is 51.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Chester township is 3.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Chester township
- 60.1% are married
- 5.3% are divorced
- 45.8% are married with children
- 5.5% have children, but are single
Race in Chester township
- 83.7% are White
- 0.8% are Black
- 4.4% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.5% claim Other
- 6.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander