Chester, 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 186 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 (186 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Detroit |
| Local time : | 12:42:37 (22nd May 2025) |
| 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).
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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 |
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- Chester , New York village in Orange County, New York with a population of 3,247 people.
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- 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.
- 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 , 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.
- 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 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
