Chester, New Hampshire
Chester: Human settlement in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America
About
Chester is a city located in the county of Rockingham in the U.S. state of New Hampshire. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,768 and a population density of 183 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,278 inhabitants.
The city was created 302 years ago in 1721.
Quick Facts about Chester
| Population : | 5,278 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Hampshire (United States) |
| County : | Rockingham County |
| Postal code : | 03036 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 603 |
| Area : | 26 km2 |
| Altitude : | 466 feet / 142 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1722 (302 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 08:08:53 (21st November 2024) |
| Density : | 203 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 9.66% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Chester is located at 42°57'24"N 71°15'26"W (42.9567500, -71.2572800).
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- Official Website
Official website of Chester
Demographics
The population of Chester increased by 9.66% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,768 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,777 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,827 | 1.04% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,804 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,887 | 1.7% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,943 | 1.13% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,033 | 1.79% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,126 | 1.81% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,241 | 2.19% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,270 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,278 | 0.15% | estimation process |
Chester zip code is 03036.
County name: Rockingham, County
fips: 33015
Chehster, Cheshire, Chester, tshystr, Честер, Чэстер, تشيستر, چیسٹر، نیو ہیمپشائر
People born in Chester (6)
People born in Chester, including politician George Cochrane Hazelton, politician Gerry Whiting Hazelton, president of Dartmouth College Francis Brown, .
List
- Joseph B. Sanborn he was born in 08/12/1855
- James White (Maine politician) he was born in 02/09/1792
- Benjamin Brown French (Commissioner of Public Buildings, who oversaw federal buildings in Washington, D.C., including U.S. Capitol) he was born in 01/01/1800
Schools in Chester
College & universities near Chester, NH
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 430810 | New Hampshire Institute of Art | Manchester (NH) | 03104-4858 |
Stations (30)
Amtrak & bus stations near Chester, NH
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MHT | Manchester, New Hampshire | 119 Canal St. | BUS |
| EXR | Exeter station | 60 Lincoln Street | RAIL |
| HHL | Haverhill station | Washington Street at Railroad Square | RAIL |
| NSH | Nashua, NH | 8 North Southwood Drive | BUS |
| NBT | Newburyport, Massachusetts | 90 Storey Avenue | BUS |
Post offices near Chester
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Chester Post Office | Chester (NH) | 03036 |
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- Chester , Georgia city in Dodge County, Georgia, United States with a population of 1,560 people.
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- Chester , Minnesota unincorporated community in Olmsted County, Minnesota with a population of 456 people.
- Chester , Texas town in Tyler County, Texas, United States with a population of 310 people.
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Other cities in Rockingham County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rockingham County , NH. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Derry Village | 34,539 | City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America |
| Derry | 33,442 | Town in New Hampshire, United States |
| Salem | 30,641 | Town in New Hampshire, United States |
| Londonderry | 26,646 | Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America |
| Portsmouth | 21,557 | City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Hampton | 15,950 | Town in New Hampshire |
| Exeter | 15,296 | Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Windham | 14,865 | City in New Hampshire |
| Raymond | 10,573 | Town in New Hampshire |
| Seabrook | 8,844 | Town in New Hampshire, United States |
| Hampstead | 8,612 | Town in New Hampshire, United States |
| Plaistow | 7,735 | Town in New Hampshire |
| Stratham | 7,579 | Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire |
| Atkinson | 7,163 | Town in New Hampshire, USA |
| Epping | 7,070 | Town in the U. |
| Stratham Station | 6,949 | City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Chester distances to largest New Hampshire cities
