chester, maryland

Chester is a census-designated place located in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 3,723.

Geography

Chester is located at 38°58'19" North, 76°17'17" West (38.971907, -76.288045). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 18.2 km² (7.0 mi²). 13.7 km² (5.3 mi²) of it is land and 4.5 km² (1.8 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 24.89% water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 3,723 people, 1,567 households, and 1,037 families residing in the CDP. The population density is 272.2/km² (705.3/mi²). There are 1,723 housing units at an average density of 126.0/km² (326.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP is 89.61% White, 7.06% African American, 0.13% Native American, 1.02% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.59% from other races, and 1.53% from two or more races. 1.32% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 1,567 households out of which 28.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.4% are married couples living together, 11.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.8% are non-families. 27.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.38 and the average family size is 2.87. In the CDP the population is spread out with 23.1% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 26.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 94.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.8 males. The median income for a household in the CDP is $56,558, and the median income for a family is $60,195. Males have a median income of $42,289 versus $30,495 for females. The per capita income for the CDP is $27,789. 4.9% of the population and 3.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 7.5% of those under the age of 18 and 3.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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