Chester, Nebraska
Chester: Human settlement in Thayer County, Nebraska, United States of America
About
Chester is a city located in the county of Thayer in the U.S. state of Nebraska. Its population at the 2010 census was 232 and a population density of 153 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 218 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Chester
| Population : | 218 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Nebraska (United States) |
| County : | Thayer County |
| Area : | 1.52 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,631 feet / 497 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 21:52:59 (7th June 2025) |
| Postal code : | 68327 |
| Density : | 144 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.42% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Chester is located at 40°0'37"N 97°37'6"W (40.0102900, -97.6183800).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Chester decreased by 6.42% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 232 | - | census |
| 2011 | 229 | -1.31% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 228 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 230 | 0.87% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 231 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 228 | -1.32% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 224 | -1.79% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 222 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 223 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 222 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 218 | -1.83% | estimation process |
Schools in Chester
College & universities near Chester, NE
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154907 | Cloud County Community College | Concordia (KS) | 66901-1002 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Chester, NE
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAS | Hastings | 501 West First St. | RAIL |
| LNK | Lincoln | 201 North 7th St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Chester
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Chester Post Office | Chester (NE) | 68327 |
Other cities in Thayer County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Thayer County , NE.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hebron | 1,434 | County seat of Thayer County, Nebraska, United States |
| Deshler | 711 | City in Thayer County, Nebraska, United States |
| Davenport | 278 | Village in Nebraska |
| Bruning | 264 | Village in Nebraska, USA |
| Alexandria | 168 | Village in Thayer County, Nebraska |
| Carleton | 86 | Village in Thayer County, Nebraska, United States |
| Byron | 78 | Village in the United States |
| Hubbell | 64 | Human settlement in Nebraska, USA |
| Belvidere | 45 | Human settlement in Thayer County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Gilead | 37 | Village in the United States |
