Chester, Connecticut
Chester: town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States
About
Chester is a town located in the county of Middlesex in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,994 and a population density of 238 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,175 inhabitants.
The town was created 190 years ago in 1835.
Quick Facts about Chester
| Population | 4,175 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Connecticut (United States) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Postal code | 06412 |
| Phone Area Codes | 860 |
| Area | 16.8 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.4032,-72.4509 |
| Altitude | 361 feet / 110 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1836 (190 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 02:37:32 (11th April 2026) |
| Density | 249 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 4.34% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 59℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Chester is located at 41°24'11"N 72°27'3"W (41.4031500, -72.4509200).
Chester map
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Weather
A slight chance of rain showers before 8am. Sunny. High near 59, with temperatures falling to around 57 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph,...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Chester increased by 4.34% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,994 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,167 | 4.15% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,242 | 1.77% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,337 | 2.19% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,304 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,278 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,248 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,236 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,233 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,213 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,175 | -0.91% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Chester
1Chester Town Hall
203 Middlesex Ave, Chester, CT 06412 View details
Phone: +18605260013 | Website available
People born in Chester (3)
People born in Chester, including baseball player Paul Hopkins, mayor Frederick W. Pelton, United States federal judge William Davis Shipman, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Chester, CT. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 129756 | Middlesex Community College | Middletown (CT) | 06457-4829 |
Nearby Transit Stations (20)
Rail and bus stations connected to Chester, CT. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSB | Old Saybrook station | 455 Boston Post Road | RAIL |
| NLC | New London Union Station | 27 Water Street | RAIL |
| WFD | Wallingford station | 37 Hall Avenue | RAIL |
| MDN | Meriden Transit Center | 60 State Street | RAIL |
| BER | Berlin | 51 Depot Road | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Chester.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Chester Post Office | Chester (CT) | 06412 |
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- Chester, South Carolina small rural city in Chester County, South Carolina, United States with a population of 5,363 people.
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- Chester, Pennsylvania city in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 4,072 people.
- Chester, New York village in Orange County, New York with a population of 3,247 people.
- Chester, Ohio human settlement in Ohio, United States of America with a population of 3,107 people.
- Chester, Vermont town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States with a population of 3,018 people.
- Chester, West Virginia city in West Virginia, USA with a population of 2,313 people.
- Chester, Michigan township in Eaton County, Michigan with a population of 2,058 people.
- Chester, New Jersey borough in Morris County, New Jersey with a population of 1,620 people.
- Chester, Georgia city in Dodge County, Georgia, United States with a population of 1,560 people.
- Chester, Massachusetts town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States with a population of 1,365 people.
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- Chester, Maine town of the United States with a population of 523 people.
- Chester, Minnesota unincorporated community in Olmsted County, Minnesota with a population of 456 people.
- Chester, Texas town in Tyler County, Texas, United States with a population of 310 people.
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Other cities in Middlesex County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Middlesex County , CT. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Middletown | 46,013 | A city in Middlesex County, Connecticut. |
| Cromwell | 13,772 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Clinton | 12,881 | Town located on Long Island Sound in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States |
| East Hampton | 12,747 | Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States |
| Old Saybrook | 9,983 | Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA |
| Portland | 9,213 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| East Haddam | 8,956 | City in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America |
| Haddam | 8,150 | Human settlement in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America |
| Durham | 7,137 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Westbrook | 6,842 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Essex | 6,634 | Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States |
| Killingworth | 6,340 | Human settlement in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America |
| Deep River | 4,419 | Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States |
| Middlefield | 4,350 | Town in Connecticut, USA |
| Lake Pocotopaug | 3,436 | Census designated place |
| Higganum | 1,698 | Village in the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Chester distances to largest Connecticut cities