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Chester, CT


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Chester, Connecticut

Chester, Connecticut, in Middlesex county, is 20 miles SE of Meriden, Connecticut (center to center) and 92 miles NE of New York, New York. The town contains a population of approximately 3,743.

The People and Families of Chester

In Chester, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

Interestingly, lots of people in Chester have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Chester favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $12,500. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

High Points

Chester strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Connecticut):

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College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Chester College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Chester, CT

Comparing Chester to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Connecticut (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population99
Senior Citizens79
Female Share of the Population69
Racial Diversity63
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Male Share of the Population52

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married74
Average Household Size42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults107

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
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