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 |
| Altitude : | 226 feet / 69 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 18:45:17 (16th April 2024) |
| Density : | 11 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.4% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Chester is located at 45°24'31"N 68°29'59"W (45.4086700, -68.4997500).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Chester decreased by 4.4% 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 | -1.14% | 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 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Chester, ME
| 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 |
Post offices near 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 , Illinois city in Illinois with a population of 8,145 people.
- Chester , South Carolina small rural city in Chester County, South Carolina, United States with a population of 5,363 people.
- Chester , New Hampshire human settlement in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America with a population of 5,278 people.
- 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 , 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.
- Chester , Indiana city in United States of America with a population of 938 people.
- Chester , Montana town in and the county seat of Liberty County, Montana, United States with a population of 870 people.
- Chester , South Dakota township in Lake County, South Dakota with a population of 765 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.
- Chester , Nebraska human settlement in Thayer County, Nebraska, United States of America with a population of 218 people.
- Chester , Arkansas city in Arkansas with a population of 159 people.
- Chester , Iowa city in Howard County, Iowa, United States with a population of 120 people.
Other cities in Penobscot County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Penobscot County , ME. (more)
| 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 |
| Hermon | 6,104 | Town in Maine |
| 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 |
| Orrington | 3,668 | City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America |
| Newport | 3,248 | Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States |
| Holden | 3,120 | Town in Maine, USA |
| Levant | 2,983 | Human settlement in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America |
| Milford | 2,973 | Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America |
| Carmel | 2,857 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Eddington | 2,215 | Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States |
