Chester, Connecticut
Chester: Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States
About
Chester is a town located in the county of Middlesex in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,994 and a population density of 238 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,175 inhabitants.
The town was created 189 years ago in 1835.
Quick Facts about Chester
| Population : | 4,175 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Connecticut (United States) |
| County : | Middlesex County |
| Postal code : | 06412 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 860 |
| Area : | 16.8 km2 |
| Altitude : | 361 feet / 110 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1836 (189 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 22:35:01 (7th June 2025) |
| Density : | 249 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 4.34% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Chester is located at 41°24'11"N 72°27'3"W (41.4031500, -72.4509200).
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- Official Website
Official website of Chester
Demographics
The population of Chester increased by 4.34% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,994 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,167 | 4.15% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,242 | 1.77% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,337 | 2.19% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,304 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,278 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,248 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,236 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,233 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,213 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,175 | -0.91% | estimation process |
People born in Chester (3)
People born in Chester, including baseball player Paul Hopkins, mayor Frederick W. Pelton, United States federal judge William Davis Shipman, .
List
Schools in Chester
College & universities near Chester, CT
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 129756 | Middlesex Community College | Middletown (CT) | 06457-4829 |
Stations (20)
Amtrak & bus stations near Chester, CT
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSB | Old Saybrook station | 455 Boston Post Road | RAIL |
| NLC | New London Union Station | 27 Water Street | RAIL |
| WFD | Wallingford station | 37 Hall Avenue | RAIL |
| MDN | Meriden Transit Center | 60 State Street | RAIL |
| BER | Berlin | 51 Depot Road | RAIL |
Post offices near Chester
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Chester Post Office | Chester (CT) | 06412 |
Other cities in Middlesex County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Middlesex County , CT. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Middletown | 46,013 | A city in Middlesex County, Connecticut. |
| Cromwell | 13,772 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Clinton | 12,881 | Town located on Long Island Sound in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States |
| East Hampton | 12,747 | Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States |
| Old Saybrook | 9,983 | Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA |
| Portland | 9,213 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| East Haddam | 8,956 | City in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America |
| Haddam | 8,150 | Human settlement in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America |
| Durham | 7,137 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Westbrook | 6,842 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Essex | 6,634 | Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States |
| Killingworth | 6,340 | Human settlement in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America |
| Deep River | 4,419 | Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States |
| Middlefield | 4,350 | Town in Connecticut, USA |
| Lake Pocotopaug | 3,436 | Census designated place |
| Higganum | 1,698 | Village in the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Chester distances to largest Connecticut cities
