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Chesterfield, New Jersey, in Burlington county, is 8 miles SE of Trenton, New Jersey (center to center) and 30 miles E of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is considered part of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Chesterfield has a population of 5,955.
In Chesterfield, about 25% of adults are married. Chesterfield is considered a town for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the town.
Approximately 50% of Chesterfield is non-white. The town boasts a diverse population for New Jersey, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.
Interestingly, Chesterfield is known for having more men than similar towns.
In 2000, Chesterfield had a median family income of $91,267. Chesterfield is regarded in the state as a town where many of the people are well-off. The town has a large middle class. Chesterfield finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. An unusual characteristic of the town is the share of people in it who work at home. You could say that Chesterfield is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.
In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Chesterfield ($2,000). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
The streets of Chesterfield are considered safe by both national and state standards.
About 92% of housing units in Chesterfield are owner-occupied.
In Chesterfield, 91% of commuters drive to work.
Chesterfield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
Comparing Chesterfield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
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| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
| Female Share of the Population | | |
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| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Median Family Income | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Short Commute Times |  | |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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