Chester, Eaton County, Michigan

Chester: Township in Eaton County, Michigan

About

Chester is a township located in the county of Eaton in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,017 and a population density of 56 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,058 inhabitants.

The township was created 184 years ago in 1838.

Quick Facts about Chester

Population : 2,058 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Michigan (United States)
County : Eaton County
Area : 36.1 km2
Altitude : 912 feet / 278 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1839 (184 years ago)
Time Zone : America/Detroit
Local time : 01:05:36 (1st April 2023)
Density : 57 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 1.99% (2010-2020)

Geography

Chester is located at 42°36'21"N 84°54'53"W (42.6058700, -84.9147100).

Chester map

Demographics

The population of Chester increased by 1.99% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 2,017 - census
2011 2,033 0.79% estimation process
2012 2,047 0.68% estimation process
2013 2,059 0.58% estimation process
2014 2,071 0.58% estimation process
2015 2,071 0% estimation process
2016 2,063 -0.39% estimation process
2017 2,061 -0.1% estimation process
2018 2,054 -0.34% estimation process
2019 2,057 0.15% estimation process
2020 2,058 0.05% estimation process

Schools in Chester

College & universities near Chester, MI

Code Name City ZIP
171599 Olivet College Olivet (MI) 49076

Stations (14)

Amtrak & bus stations near Chester, MI

Code Name Address Type
LNS East Lansing station 1240 South Harrison Road RAIL
BTL Battle Creek Transportation Center 104 Capital Ave. S.W. RAIL
ALI Albion station 300 North Eaton St. RAIL
JXN Jackson station 501 E. Michigan Ave. RAIL
KAL Kalamazoo Transportation Center 459 North Burdick St. RAIL

Post offices near Chester

Post Office Name City ZIP
Charl Post Office Charlotte (MI) 48813

Other cities in Eaton County

Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Eaton County , MI.

City Name Population Title
Charlotte 9,052 County seat of Eaton County, Michigan
Grand Ledge 7,881 City in Michigan, United States of America
Eaton Rapids 4,194 City in Eaton County, Michigan, United States
Potterville 2,765 City in Eaton County, Michigan, United States of America
Waverly 2,537 City in Bremer County, Iowa, United States
Kalamo 1,880 Township in Eaton County, Michigan
Olivet 1,858 City in Michigan, United States of America
Bellevue 1,299 Village in Michigan, United States
Dimondale 1,256 City in Eaton County, Michigan, United States of America
Vermontville 770 Township in Eaton County, Michigan
Brookfield 698 Township in Eaton County, Michigan
Sunfield 587 Township in Eaton County, Michigan
Mulliken 560 City in Eaton County, Michigan, United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

Chester distances to largest Michigan cities