Chester (village), New York facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Chester, New York
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| Village of Chester | |
View south along Main Street
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| Etymology: From city in England | |
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Location in Orange County and the state of New York.
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Location of New York in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Orange |
| Founded | 1892 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Village Hall, 47 Main Street |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.15 sq mi (5.56 km2) |
| • Land | 2.15 sq mi (5.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Highest elevation
(Unnamed hill in S of village)
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572 ft (174 m) |
| Lowest elevation | 420 ft (130 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 3,993 |
| • Density | 1,858.94/sq mi (717.67/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
10918
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| Area code(s) | 845 |
| FIPS Code | 36-15297 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0946539 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Chester, Orange County, New York |
| Website | Village of Chester New York |
Chester is a small village located in Orange County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 3,993 people lived there. The village got its name from the city of Chester in England.
Chester is part of a larger area that includes cities like Poughkeepsie, Newburgh, and Middletown. It's also part of the even bigger New York metropolitan area. Most of the Village of Chester is found in the northern part of the Town of Chester.
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History of Chester Village
The Village of Chester officially became a village in 1892. It was once a very important place for the dairy industry. In fact, Chester claims to be where Philadelphia Cream Cheese was first made! Many other cheese brands were also produced here, like Clover Brand and Star Brand.
Today, Chester has a special historic area called Downtown Historic Chester. You can even find the start of the Orange Heritage rail trail here. This trail follows the path of an old train line, the Erie Railroad.
Geography of Chester
Chester is located at coordinates 41°21′26″N 74°16′31″W / 41.35722°N 74.27528°W. It covers an area of about 2.1 square miles (5.5 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
You can reach Chester by car using NY-94. If you like nature, Goose Pond Mountain State Park is located southeast of the village.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 686 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,250 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,210 | −3.2% | |
| 1920 | 1,049 | −13.3% | |
| 1930 | 1,154 | 10.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,140 | −1.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,215 | 6.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,492 | 22.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,627 | 9.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,910 | 17.4% | |
| 1990 | 3,270 | 71.2% | |
| 2000 | 3,445 | 5.4% | |
| 2010 | 3,969 | 15.2% | |
| 2020 | 3,993 | 0.6% | |
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According to the 2000 census, there were 3,445 people living in Chester. The village has a mix of different backgrounds. About 83% of the people were White, 7.7% were Black or African American, and nearly 3% were Asian. About 10% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The population is spread out in terms of age. About 23.5% of residents were under 18 years old. The average age in the village was 36 years.
Education in Chester
Students in Chester attend schools within the Chester Union Free School District.
Famous People from Chester
Some notable people have connections to Chester:
- William Terry Jackson: A former US Congressman.
- Andy Grammer: A well-known singer and songwriter.
See also
In Spanish: Chester (villa) para niños
Images for kids
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High Street looking towards Washingtonville, around 1880.
