Chester, Arkansas facts for kids
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Chester, Arkansas
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Entrance sign to Chester
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Location of Chester in Crawford County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Crawford |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.51 sq mi (1.32 km2) |
| • Land | 0.51 sq mi (1.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 883 ft (269 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 144 |
| • Density | 282.35/sq mi (109.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72934
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| Area code(s) | 479 |
| FIPS code | 05-13570 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406263 |
Chester is a small town located in Crawford County, Arkansas, in the United States. It is part of the larger Fort Smith, Arkansas area. In 2020, about 144 people lived there.
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History of Chester
Chester was officially planned and mapped out in 1887. This happened when the railroad tracks were extended to reach the area. Before that, a post office had already been open in Chester since 1883.
Geography of Chester
Chester is a small town that covers about 1.3 square kilometers (or 0.51 square miles) of land. There is no water area within the town limits. The United States Census Bureau collects this kind of information.
People in Chester
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 222 | — | |
| 1900 | 174 | −21.6% | |
| 1910 | 162 | −6.9% | |
| 1920 | 223 | 37.7% | |
| 1930 | 196 | −12.1% | |
| 1940 | 207 | 5.6% | |
| 1950 | 120 | −42.0% | |
| 1960 | 99 | −17.5% | |
| 1970 | 82 | −17.2% | |
| 1980 | 139 | 69.5% | |
| 1990 | 125 | −10.1% | |
| 2000 | 99 | −20.8% | |
| 2010 | 159 | 60.6% | |
| 2020 | 144 | −9.4% | |
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In 2000, there were 99 people living in Chester. These people lived in 35 different homes, and 26 of these were families. The town had about 76 people per square kilometer.
Most of the people in Chester were White (about 90%). About 10% were Native American. A small number, about 2%, were Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, about 34% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Nearly half of the homes (48.6%) were married couples. Some homes (20%) had a female head of household without a husband.
The average age of people in Chester was 31 years old. About 31% of the population was under 18. About 12% of the people were 65 years old or older.
In 2000, the average income for a household in Chester was $27,500 per year. For families, the average income was $31,667 per year. The average income for each person in the town was $11,269.
Famous People from Chester
Some well-known people were born in Chester:
- Country music singer Royal Wade Kimes is from Chester.
- Racing driver A. J. Shepherd was also born in Chester.
See also
In Spanish: Chester (Arkansas) para niños
