About Chester
Chester is a tiny community in eastern Texas with an estimated population of 273.
Officially, Chester is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.57 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 174 residents per square mile.
📰 Chester News Today
- Chester Water Supply issues boil water notice amid health concerns 12newsnow.com · Aug 14
- MrBeast Philanthropy showcases Chester Texas Med Clinic easttexasbanner.com · Apr 27
- Rev. Kenneth (Wayne) Hubert Obituary Jun 10, 2026 Carroway Funeral Home · Jun 10
- Chester Wayne Clinkinbeard Obituary (2026) - Avoca, TX - Tankersley Funeral Home - Stamford Legacy obituary · Aug 16
- Aggies to build medical clinic in Chester easttexasnews.com · Dec 10
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Chester Unique
- One of 19 places in the US named Chester — but the Texas one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in eastern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 15 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Chester
- Chester City Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Chester
- CHESTER EL
- CHESTER H S
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeTown
Population (2024)273
Rank in state#1110 of 1,224
Land area1.57 sq mi
Density174/sq mi
Coordinates30.9213, -94.6001