Chester, Illinois
Chester: City in Illinois
About
Chester is a city located in the county of Randolph in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,586 and a population density of 569 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,145 inhabitants.
The city was created 195 years ago in 1828.
Quick Facts about Chester
| Population : | 8,145 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Randolph County |
| Postal code : | 62233 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 618 |
| Area : | 15.08 km2 |
| Altitude : | 676 feet / 206 meters |
| Capital city : | Chester is capital of Randolph County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1829 (195 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 00:40:13 (25th November 2024) |
| Density : | 540 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.41% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Chester is located at 37°54'49"N 89°49'19"W (37.9136600, -89.8220500).
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Official website of Chester
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Chester decreased by 5.41% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 8,586 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,622 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,529 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,659 | 1.5% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,643 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,562 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,336 | -2.71% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,309 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,283 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,213 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,145 | -0.83% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 151,625 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 143,976 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 5.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 151,038 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 143,911 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 12.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.7% |
| White only, percent : | 72.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 7.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.4% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 51.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 35.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 7,669 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 27.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 51.2% |
Chester zip code is 62233.
County name: Randolph, County
fips: 17157
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 51.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $450,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,293 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $607 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,448 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 47,101 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.16 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 45.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 87.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 78.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 13.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 233,652 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 893,780 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 2,785,965 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $18,878 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $64,038 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $28,049 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 14.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 12,332 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 6,209 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,654 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,675 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 7,144 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,123 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 10,585 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,909.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 36.81 |
Other Places in Chester
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People born in Chester (6)
People born in Chester, including cartoonist E. C. Segar, game designer and artist Tom Wham, politician William A. Rodenberg, .
List
- Nora Lane (actress (1905-1948)) she was born in 12/09/1905
- Bob Schroeder (American racing driver) he was born in 21/11/1926
- Edsel Schweizer ((1923-2003)) he was born in 05/02/1923
Schools in Chester
College & universities near Chester, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 417442 | Career Center of Southern Illinois | Red Bud (IL) | 62278 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Chester, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DQN | Du Quoin | 20 North Chestnut St. | RAIL |
| CDL | Carbondale station | 401 South Illinois St. | RAIL |
| MAI | Marion, IL | 2100 West Main Street | BUS |
| STL | Gateway Transportation Center | 551 South 16th St. | RAIL |
| MVI | Mt. Vernon, IL | 102 Potomac Boulevard | BUS |
Post offices near Chester
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Chester Post Office | Chester (IL) | 62233 |
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Other cities in Randolph County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Randolph County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bremen | 106,197 | A village in Ford County, Illinois. |
| Campton | 11,063 | Township in Kane County, Illinois |
| Randolph | 4,394 | City in Illinois, United States |
| Sparta | 4,202 | City in Randolph County, Illinois |
| Red Bud | 3,442 | City in Randolph County, Illinois, United States |
| Steeleville | 1,890 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Eden | 1,358 | Unincorporated settlement in Randolph County in southern Illinois, USA |
| Preston | 1,203 | Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States |
| Percy | 910 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Coulterville | 880 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Tilden | 827 | Town in Illinois, United States |
| Evansville | 631 | Village in Illinois |
| Blair | 602 | Place in Illinois, United States |
| Prairie du Rocher | 548 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Ellis Grove | 345 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Baldwin | 335 | Village in Randolph County, Illinois, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Chester distances to largest Illinois cities
