Chester, New York
Chester: Village in Orange County, New York
About
Chester is a village located in the county of Orange in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,355 and a population density of 1,598 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,247 inhabitants.
The village was created 134 years ago in 1891.
Quick Facts about Chester
| Population : | 3,247 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Orange County |
| Area : | 2.1 km2 |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1892 (134 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 10:30:45 (13th January 2026) |
| Postal code : | 10918 |
| Density : | 1,546 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.33% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Chester is located at 41°21'45"N 74°16'17"W (41.3625900, -74.2712600).
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Official website of Chester
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Chester decreased by 3.33% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,355 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,358 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,346 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,333 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,320 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,291 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,279 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,268 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,263 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,249 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,247 | -0.06% | estimation process |
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People born in Chester (1)
American association football player Alana O'Neill was born in Chester
Schools in Chester
College & universities near Chester, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 417992 | Orange Ulster BOCES-Practical Nursing Program | Goshen (NY) | 10924 |
Stations (15)
Amtrak & bus stations near Chester, NY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRT | Croton–Harmon station | 1 Croton Point Avenue | RAIL |
| POU | Poughkeepsie station | 41 Main St. | RAIL |
| YNY | Yonkers station | 5 Buena Vista Ave. | RAIL |
| NRO | New Rochelle station | 1 Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
| RHI | Rhinecliff–Kingston station | Hutton and Charles Sts. | RAIL |
Post offices near Chester
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Chester Post Office | Chester (NY) | 10918 |
Other cities in Orange County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Orange County , NY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Newburgh | 31,524 | City in New York |
| Kiryas Joel | 28,953 | Town |
| Middletown | 28,023 | City in Orange County, New York, United States |
| New Windsor | 27,475 | Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States |
| Blooming Grove | 17,464 | City in Orange County, New York, United States of America |
| Cornwall | 12,361 | Village in United States of America |
| Woodbury | 10,879 | Town in Orange County, New York |
| Monroe | 9,351 | Town in New York, United States |
| Scotchtown | 9,212 | Census-designated place in Orange County, New York |
| Port Jervis | 8,453 | City in Orange County, New York |
| Orange Lake | 6,982 | City in New York, United States of America |
| Walden | 6,839 | Village in the Town of Montgomery, Orange County, New York, United States |
| Warwick | 6,711 | Township in New York |
| Mount Hope | 6,558 | City in Orange County, New York, United States of America |
| Washingtonville | 5,730 | City in Ohio, United States of America |
| Hamptonburgh | 5,506 | Town in New York, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Chester distances to largest New York cities
