Chester, Georgia facts for kids
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Chester, Georgia
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Location in Dodge County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Dodge |
| Incorporated (town) | 1912 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.88 sq mi (2.29 km2) |
| • Land | 0.88 sq mi (2.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 367 ft (112 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 525 |
| • Density | 595.91/sq mi (230.21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
31012
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| Area code(s) | 478 |
| FIPS code | 13-15900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0331384 |
Chester is a small town in Dodge County, Georgia, United States. In 2020, about 525 people lived there. Back in 2010, the population was 1,596. This big change happened because a large state prison was included within the town's boundaries for a while.
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History of Chester
The town of Chester got its name from a place called Chester, New York. The government of Georgia officially made Chester a town in 1902. Its town limits stretched one mile in every direction from the local train station.
Where is Chester?
Chester is located in the northern part of Dodge County. You can find its exact spot using these coordinates: 32°23′42″N 83°9′13″W / 32.39500°N 83.15361°W.
Roads and Nearby Towns
Georgia State Route 126 goes through Chester and is known as Main Street. If you go west on this road, you'll reach Cochran in about 13 miles. Going southeast for 8 miles will take you to Cadwell.
Another road, Georgia State Route 257, also runs through Main Street in Chester. This road leads northeast about 7 miles to Dexter. If you go southwest for 9 miles, you'll arrive in Empire. The main city of Dodge County, Eastman, is about 15 miles south of Chester.
Size of the Town
The United States Census Bureau says that Chester covers a total area of about 2.3 square kilometers (0.88 square miles). All of this area is land.
People of Chester
Here's how the population of Chester has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 278 | — | |
| 1920 | 397 | 42.8% | |
| 1930 | 267 | −32.7% | |
| 1940 | 281 | 5.2% | |
| 1950 | 315 | 12.1% | |
| 1960 | 377 | 19.7% | |
| 1970 | 409 | 8.5% | |
| 1980 | 409 | 0.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,072 | 162.1% | |
| 2000 | 305 | −71.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,596 | 423.3% | |
| 2020 | 525 | −67.1% | |
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Who Lives in Chester?
In 2020, there were 525 people living in Chester. These people made up 194 households, with 127 of them being families.
Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Chester as of 2020:
| Race | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 190 | 36.19% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 318 | 60.57% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.38% |
| Other/Mixed | 5 | 0.95% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 | 1.9% |
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See also
- In Spanish: Chester (Georgia) para niños
