Chester, South Carolina
Chester: small rural city in Chester County, South Carolina, United States
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Chester is a city located in the county of Chester in the U.S. state of South Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,607. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,363 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Chester
| Population | 5,363 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | South Carolina (United States) |
| County | Chester County |
| Postal code | 29706 |
| Phone Area Codes | 803 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.7049,-81.2143 |
| Altitude | 535 feet / 163 meters |
| Capital city | Chester is capital of Chester County |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 05:05:14 (27th May 2026) |
| Population growth | -4.55% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 84℉ Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Chester is located at 34°42'17"N 81°12'51"W (34.7048600, -81.2142600).
Chester map
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Weather
Patchy fog before 9am, then a chance of rain showers between 9am and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a hig...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Chester decreased by 4.55% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 6,476 | - | census |
| 2010 | 5,607 | -15.5% | census |
| 2011 | 5,541 | -1.19% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,505 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,505 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,451 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,440 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,413 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,406 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,397 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,377 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,363 | -0.26% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Chester
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Services and Civic Places in Chester
1Chester City Hall
100 West End St, Chester, SC 29706 View details
Phone: +18035812123 | Website available
People born in Chester (27)
People born in Chester, including politician John J. Hemphill, politician Robert W. Hemphill, basketball player Allison Feaster, .
More notable people
- George McCorkle (American musician) he was born in 11/10/1947
- Ron Rash (American poet, short story writer and novelist) he was born in 25/09/1953
- William H. Brawley (United States federal judge) he was born in 13/05/1841
- Antonio Larell Davis (American boxer) he was born in 31/07/1972
- Bobby Gage (American football player (1927-2005)) he was born in 15/12/1927
- David Morgenthaler (American venture capitalist) he was born in 05/08/1919
- Ed Durham (Major League Baseball pitcher) he was born in 17/08/1907
- John Dunovant (brigadier general in the Confederate States Army of the American Civil War) he was born in 05/03/1825
- John Lyles Glenn, Jr. (United States federal judge) he was born in 02/04/1892
- Marion Campbell (American football player (1929-2016)) he was born in 25/05/1929
- Scot Brantley (American college football player, professional football player, linebacker, sports broadcaster) he was born in 24/02/1958
- Tony Stewart (Canadian football player) he was born in 30/01/1968
- Zip Hanna (American football player (1916-2001)) he was born in 01/12/1916
- Walker Gill Wylie (American surgeon) he was born in 01/01/1848
- John King (American politician from South Carolina) he was born in 31/03/1975
- Harry B. Luthi (South Carolina businessman and politician) he was born in 01/01/1933
- Elizabeth Alexander (American composer) she was born in 06/08/1962
- Greg Delleney (American politician) he was born in 09/02/1952
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Chester, SC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 217891 | Clinton College | Rock Hill (SC) | 29730 |
Nearby Transit Stations (7)
Rail and bus stations connected to Chester, SC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
| CLT | Charlotte | 1914 North Tryon St. | RAIL |
| SPB | Spartanburg | 290 Magnolia St | RAIL |
| CAM | Camden | 1060 West Dekalb Street | RAIL |
| CLB | Columbia | 850 Pulaski Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Chester.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Chester Post Office | Chester (SC) | 29706 |
Other cities in Chester County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Chester County , SC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Great Falls | 1,872 | Town in Chester County, South Carolina, United States and is located fourteen miles southwest of Lancaster, South Carolina |
| Eureka Mill | 1,476 | Census-designated place in Chester County, South Carolina |
| Gayle Mill | 913 | Census designated place |
| Fort Lawn | 889 | City in Chester County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Lake View | 779 | City in South Carolina |
| Richburg | 259 | Town of the United States |
| Lowrys | 195 | Human settlement in Chester County, South Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Chester distances to largest South Carolina cities