Chester, West Virginia
Chester: City in West Virginia, USA
About
Chester is a city located in the county of Hancock in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,585 and a population density of 999 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,313 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Chester
| Population : | 2,313 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Hancock County |
| Postal code : | 26034 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 304 |
| Area : | 2.59 km2 |
| Altitude : | 705 feet / 215 meters |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 04:34:39 (19th May 2024) |
| Density : | 894 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -11.76% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Chester is located at 40°36'47"N 80°33'46"W (40.6131200, -80.5628500).
Chester map
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- Official Website
Official website of Chester
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Chester decreased by 11.76% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,585 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,569 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,550 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,539 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,521 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,492 | -1.16% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,458 | -1.38% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,429 | -1.19% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,397 | -1.34% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,369 | -1.18% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,313 | -2.42% | estimation process |
People born in Chester (5)
People born in Chester, including basketball player Jim Jordan, actor Scott Paulsen, baseball player Win Mercer, .
List
- Herb Coleman (American football player) he was born in 18/06/1923
- Betty Louise Evans (psychiatric nurse) she was born in 13/09/1930
Schools in Chester
College & universities near Chester, WV
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 203456 | Kent State University at East Liverpool | East Liverpool (OH) | 43920 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Chester, WV
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGH | Union Station | 1100 Liberty Avenue | RAIL |
| ALC | Alliance | 820 East Main Street | RAIL |
| GNB | Greensburg | Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr. | RAIL |
| LAB | Latrobe station | 329 McKinley Ave | RAIL |
| COV | Connellsville station | North Water Street and West Peach Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Chester
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Chester Post Office | Chester (WV) | 26034 |
Other cities in Hancock County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hancock County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Weirton Heights | 19,450 | City in Hancock County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Weirton | 18,068 | City in West Virginia, United States |
| Newell | 1,376 | Human settlement in Hancock County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| New Cumberland | 994 | Human settlement in Hancock County, West Virginia, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Chester distances to largest West Virginia cities
