Chester
City in Chester County, South Carolina
Chester is a city in Chester County, South Carolina, with 5,269 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 535 ft (163 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Eureka Mill, 1.4 miles NE.
- 5,269residents (2020 Census)
- 535 ftelevation · 163 m
- 4.1 sq miland area · 10.7 km²
- 1,279 / sq mipopulation density
- 29706ZIP code
About Chester
Chester is a small rural city in Chester County, South Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Chester had a population of 5,269. It is the county seat of Chester County. The community was segregated. Many African Americans, including the principal and teachers at Finley School, lived in East Chester.
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Living in Chester
- Median household income
- $46,138
- Median home value
- $123,000
- Median rent
- $902/mo
- Median age
- 38.8
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Chester had 5,269 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,269 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,279 per sq mi (494 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chester at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Chester County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,269 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.12 sq mi (10.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 535 ft (163 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.7023° N, 81.2078° W |
| ZIP code | 29706 |
| Official website | chestersc.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4514095 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chester
- Eureka Mill1.4 mi NE
- Gayle Mill1.8 mi W
- Lowrys7.2 mi N
- Richburg10.7 mi E
- McConnells12.1 mi N
- Lockhart16.1 mi NW
- Carlisle16.4 mi SW
- Fort Lawn17.5 mi E
- Sharon18.9 mi NW
- Lesslie19.3 mi NE
- Rock Hill19.4 mi NE
- Great Falls19.4 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Chester
What county is Chester in?
Chester is in Chester County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Chester, SC?
5,269 people lived in Chester at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chester, SC?
The ZIP code of Chester is 29706.
What is the elevation of Chester?
535 feet (163 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chester?
Eureka Mill (1.4 mi), Gayle Mill (1.8 mi), Lowrys (7.2 mi), Richburg (10.7 mi), McConnells (12.1 mi).
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