Chester (CDP), Massachusetts facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Chester, Massachusetts
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U.S. Route 20 in Chester
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Location in Hampden County in Massachusetts
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| Country | United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampden |
| Town | Chester |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.43 sq mi (3.70 km2) |
| • Land | 1.40 sq mi (3.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 601.4 ft (183.3 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 552 |
| • Density | 395.70/sq mi (152.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
01011
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| Area code(s) | 413 |
| FIPS code | 25-13450 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0608286 |
Chester is a small community in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a specific area that the government counts for population, but it's not a separate city or town. Chester CDP is the main populated part of the larger town of Chester.
In 2020, about 552 people lived in Chester CDP. The entire town of Chester had a population of 1,337 in 2010. Chester is also part of the larger Springfield Metropolitan Area.
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Where is Chester Located?
Chester CDP is in the western part of the town of Chester. It sits in a valley near the West Branch of the Westfield River. A smaller stream called Walker Brook also joins the river here.
A major road, U.S. Route 20, runs through Chester. This road is often called Main Street in town.
Traveling from Chester
- If you follow U.S. Route 20 southeast, you'll reach Westfield in about 18 miles.
- Continuing on, you'll get to Springfield in about 29 miles.
- If you head west on U.S. Route 20, the road goes up the Walker Brook valley. It crosses the the Berkshires mountains. About 17 miles west, you'll arrive in Lee.
Size of Chester
The Chester CDP covers a total area of about 3.7 square kilometers (1.43 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 3.61 square kilometers (1.40 square miles). A small part, about 0.08 square kilometers (0.03 square miles), is water.
How Many People Live Here?
The population of Chester CDP has changed over time.
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| 2020 | 552 | — | |
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As of the 2020 Census, 552 people lived in Chester CDP. This information helps us understand how communities grow or change.
See also
In Spanish: Chester (condado de Hampden) para niños
