Chester, Texas facts for kids
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Chester, Texas
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Location of Chester, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Tyler |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.57 sq mi (4.08 km2) |
| • Land | 1.57 sq mi (4.08 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 270 |
| • Density | 172/sq mi (66.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75936
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| Area code(s) | 936 |
| FIPS code | 48-14584 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413194 |
Chester is a small town located in Tyler County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 270 people lived there.
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Where is Chester, Texas?
Chester is found in the northwestern part of Tyler County. The town covers about 1.6 square miles (4.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Chester's History
Chester got its name from President Chester A. Arthur. The town started in 1883. This happened when a new railway line was built. The Trinity and Sabine Railway connected towns from east to west. The new line passed a few miles from an older village called Peach Tree Village.
Many people and businesses moved to be closer to the railway. The post office, a Masonic Lodge, and several stores moved. A. B. Green, who was the postmaster of Peach Tree Village, became the first postmaster of Chester. The town of Chester officially became a town in 1968.
Chester's Baseball Team
Chester is also known for its high school baseball team. In 2024, the team, led by Coach Coleman Butter, made it to the state baseball tournament. This was a big achievement for the town.
People in Chester
The number of people living in Chester has changed over the years. Here's a quick look:
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| 1970 | 260 | — | |
| 1980 | 305 | 17.3% | |
| 1990 | 285 | −6.6% | |
| 2000 | 265 | −7.0% | |
| 2010 | 312 | 17.7% | |
| 2020 | 270 | −13.5% | |
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In 2000, there were 265 people living in Chester. They lived in 101 homes. Most people in Chester were White. A small number of people were Asian or from other backgrounds. About 3.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes had families living in them. About 32.7% of homes had children under 18. The average family size was about three people. The median age in Chester was 33 years old. This means half the people were younger than 33 and half were older.
Education in Chester
Students in Chester go to schools run by the Chester Independent School District.
See also
In Spanish: Chester (Texas) para niños
