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 185 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 (185 years ago)
Time Zone : America/Detroit
Local time : 18:26:22 (3rd November 2024)
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

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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.
  • 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