Chester, Texas
Chester: town in Tyler County, Texas, United States
About
Chester is a town located in the county of Tyler in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 312 and a population density of 76 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 310 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Chester
| Population | 310 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| County | Tyler County |
| Postal code | 75936 |
| Phone Area Codes | 936 |
| Area | 4.08 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 30.9263,-94.5966 |
| Altitude | 246 feet / 75 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 19:45:41 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 76 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.65% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 80℉ Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
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Geography
Chester is located at 30°55'35"N 94°35'48"W (30.9263100, -94.5965900).
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Weather
80°F
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 to 10 mph SE
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Chester decreased by 0.65% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 312 | - | census |
| 2011 | 313 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 309 | -1.29% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 310 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 309 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 308 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 307 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 309 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 309 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 311 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 310 | -0.32% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 26,917 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 17,978 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 49.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 20,325 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 17,997 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 11.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 48.9% |
| White only, percent : | 72.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 14.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 4.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 9.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 68.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,757 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 9.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 66.4% |
Chester zip code is 75936.
County name: Tyler, County
fips: 48457
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 66.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $228,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,566 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $481 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,084 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 8,891 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.72 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 83.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 83.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 33.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 12.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 69.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.2% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 19,083 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 77,423 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $4,041 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $70,043 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $30,557 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 11.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,266 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 780 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 432 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 332 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 901 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 268 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 923 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,683.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 10.69 |
People born in Chester (1)
American insurance business magnate and philanthropist Carr Collins, Sr. was born in Chester
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Chester, TX. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 222822 | Angelina College | Lufkin (TX) | 75902-1768 |
| 434274 | Academy of Hair Design-Lufkin | Lufkin (TX) | 75904 |
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to Chester, TX. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCG | Nacogdoches, Texas | University Drive & Starr Road | BUS |
| BMT | Beaumont | 2555 W. Cedar Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Chester.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Chester Post Office | Chester (TX) | 75936 |
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Other cities in Tyler County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Tyler County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Woodville | 2,442 | Town in Texas, USA |
| Colmesneil | 588 | City in Tyler County, Texas, United States |