Chester, Maine
Chester: town of the United States.
About
Chester is a town located in the county of Penobscot in the U.S. state of Maine. Its population at the 2010 census was 546 and a population density of 12 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 523 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Chester
| Population | 523 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Maine (United States) |
| County | Penobscot County |
| Phone Area Codes | 207 |
| Area | 45.83 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 45.4087,-68.4998 |
| Altitude | 226 feet / 69 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 20:21:45 (13th October 2026) |
| Density | 11 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.21% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 46℉ Light Rain 7-days weather |
Geography
Chester is located at 45°24'31"N 68°29'59"W (45.4086700, -68.4997500).
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Weather
Rain after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. East wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter an...
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Chester decreased by 4.21% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 546 | - | census |
| 2011 | 543 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 539 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 536 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 534 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 531 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 525 | -1.13% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 526 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 524 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 525 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 523 | -0.38% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Chester
1Chester Town Office
43 S Chester Rd, Chester, ME 04457 View details
Phone: +12077940052 | Website available
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Chester, ME. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORO | Orono (University of Maine), Maine | Squapan Rd and Gym Dr | BUS |
| BAN | Bangor, Maine | 1039 Union St. | BUS |
| SRT | Searsport, Maine | 161 East Main St. | BUS |
| BFT | Belfast, Maine | Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1 | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Chester.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Post Office | Lincoln (ME) | 04457 |
| Winn Post Office | Winn (ME) | 04495 |
| Mattawamkeag Post Office | Mattawamkeag (ME) | 04459 |
| L Post Office | Lee (ME) | 04455 |
| Howland Post Office | Howland (ME) | 04448 |
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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, Connecticut town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States. with a population of 4,175 people.
- 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, 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.
Other cities in Penobscot County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Penobscot County , ME.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bangor | 31,998 | City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA |
| Orono | 10,636 | City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, US |
| Brewer | 8,948 | City in Maine, USA |
| Hampden | 7,513 | Town in Maine, United States of America |
| Old Town | 7,431 | City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States |
| Lincoln | 4,882 | Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States |
| Millinocket | 4,244 | City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America |
| Dexter | 3,702 | Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States |
| Newport | 3,248 | Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States |
| Carmel | 2,857 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Corinna | 2,135 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Veazie | 1,824 | City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America |
| Charleston | 1,675 | Human settlement in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America |
| Greenbush | 1,519 | City in Minnesota, United States |