Chester
Town in Crawford County, Arkansas

Chester is a town in Crawford County, Arkansas, with 144 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 840 ft (256 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mountainburg, 2.1 miles SE.
- 144residents (2020 Census)
- 840 ftelevation · 256 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.3 km²
- 283 / sq mipopulation density
- 72946ZIP code
About Chester
Chester is a town in Crawford County, Arkansas, United States. It is part of the Fort Smith, Arkansas-Oklahoma Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 Census the population was 144.
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Living in Chester
- Median household income
- $29,250
- Median rent
- $669/mo
- Median age
- 55.3
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Chester had 144 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 144 |
|---|---|
| Density | 283 per sq mi (109 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chester at a glance
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
|---|---|
| County | Crawford County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 144 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.51 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 840 ft (256 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.6778° N, 94.1778° W |
| ZIP code | 72946 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0513570 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chester
- Mountainburg2.1 mi SE
- Winslow8.9 mi N
- Rudy11.0 mi S
- Cedarville12.2 mi SW
- Dyer12.9 mi S
- Alma12.9 mi S
- Mulberry13.0 mi SE
- Uniontown16.4 mi SW
- Kibler17.8 mi S
- West Fork17.8 mi N
- Van Buren18.5 mi SW
- Morrow18.8 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Chester
What county is Chester in?
Chester is in Crawford County, Arkansas.
What is the population of Chester, AR?
144 people lived in Chester at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chester, AR?
The ZIP code of Chester is 72946.
What is the elevation of Chester?
840 feet (256 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chester?
Mountainburg (2.1 mi), Winslow (8.9 mi), Rudy (11.0 mi), Cedarville (12.2 mi), Dyer (12.9 mi).
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