Chester, Iowa facts for kids
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Chester, Iowa
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Aerial view of Chester
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Location of Chester, Iowa
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Howard |
| Incorporated | September 22, 1900 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.38 sq mi (3.58 km2) |
| • Land | 1.38 sq mi (3.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,227 ft (374 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 139 |
| • Density | 100.51/sq mi (38.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52134
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| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-13125 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0455379 |
Chester is a small city in Howard County, Iowa, United States. In 2020, about 139 people lived there. This was a small decrease from the 151 people counted in 2000. Chester is located very close to the border of the state of Minnesota.
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History of Chester
Chester was first planned out and settled in the year 1858. It officially became a city on September 22, 1900.
Geography of Chester
Chester covers a total area of about 1.34 square miles (3.58 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population and People
The number of people living in Chester has changed over the years. You can see how the population has grown and shrunk in the table below.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 101 | — | |
| 1910 | 266 | — | |
| 1920 | 237 | −10.9% | |
| 1930 | 238 | 0.4% | |
| 1940 | 234 | −1.7% | |
| 1950 | 226 | −3.4% | |
| 1960 | 211 | −6.6% | |
| 1970 | 185 | −12.3% | |
| 1980 | 175 | −5.4% | |
| 1990 | 158 | −9.7% | |
| 2000 | 151 | −4.4% | |
| 2010 | 127 | −15.9% | |
| 2020 | 139 | 9.4% | |
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Chester's 2020 Census Data
In 2020, the census counted 139 people living in Chester. These people lived in 63 different homes, and 39 of these were families. On average, there were about 100 people living in every square mile of the city.
Most of the people in Chester were White (about 89%). A small number were from other racial backgrounds or identified with two or more races. About 8.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
- About 27% of residents were under 20 years old.
- About 29% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 16.5% were 65 years old or older.
- Slightly more than half of the residents (52.5%) were male, and 47.5% were female.
Chester's 2010 Census Data
In 2010, Chester had 127 people living in 64 households. The population density was about 95 people per square mile. Most residents (99.2%) were White.
- About 17% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 21% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 29% were 65 years old or older.
- More males (55.1%) lived in Chester than females (44.9%) in 2010.
Education in Chester
Public schools in Chester are part of the Howard–Winneshiek Community School District. This school district was formed in 1960 when several smaller school districts joined together.
In 2015, the school board decided to close the Lime Springs–Chester Elementary School. Students from Chester now attend other schools within the district.
See also
In Spanish: Chester (Iowa) para niños
