Chester township, Illinois
Chester township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Chester township is a geographic entity located in Logan County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 640. The land area covers 38.30 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 640 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 49.8 yrs | ±10.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 222 | ±54 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 245 | ±58 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 222 | ±54 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 23 | ±28 |
| Median Home Value | $184,900 | ±$45,952 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,021 | ±$365 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $98,636 | ±$15,072 |
| Per Capita Income | $55,749 | ±$8,641 |
| Poverty Rate | 3.2% | ±3.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 16 | ±18 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.9% | ±5.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 282 | ±84 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 80.6% | ±13.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF CHESTER
GUS Population: 647 (2024)
ID: 125253
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR
1305 1411TH AVE, LINCOLN IL 62656-5111
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GUS Population: 27,518 (2024)
ID: 162146
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DEPUTY TREASURER
PO BOX 400, LINCOLN IL 62656-0400
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Chester | PK-08 | Chester, IL | |
| Regular School Chester | 09-12 | Chester, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Lincoln, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Lincoln, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Lincoln, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Emden, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Hartsburg, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Lincoln, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Lincoln, IL | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 11-12 | Lincoln, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois
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College Vocational | 22.9 mi away | 2731 Farmers Market Road, Springfield, IL, 62707 |
2175278324
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LINCOLN PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 4.5 mi away | 725 PEKIN STREET, LINCOLN, IL, 62656 |
(217) 732-8878
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Reflections Academy of Beauty
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College Vocational | 24.1 mi away | 3122 Brettwood Cir, Decatur, IL, 62526 |
2174259117
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ANNEX BRANCH
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Library | 4.5 mi away | 622 BROADWAY STREET, LINCOLN, IL, 62656 |
(217) 732-8878
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Millikin University
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College | 24.8 mi away | 1184 W Main St, Decatur, IL, 62522-2084 |
2174246211
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MOUNT PULASKI PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 5.8 mi away | 320 NORTH WASHINGTON STREET, MOUNT PULASKI, IL, 62548 |
(217) 792-5919
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ELKHART PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 10.2 mi away | 121 EAST BOHAN STREET, ELKHART, IL, 62634 |
(217) 947-2313
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ATLANTA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 12.3 mi away | 100 RACE STREET, ATLANTA, IL, 61723 |
(217) 648-2112
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WAYNESVILLE TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 14.3 mi away | 303 EAST SECOND STREET, WAYNESVILLE, IL, 61778 |
(217) 949-5111
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WILLIAMSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.7 mi away | 217 NORTH ELM STREET, WILLIAMSVILLE, IL, 62693 |
(217) 566-3520
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at LINCOLN, IL US, located 4.3 miles from Chester township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.5° | 17.8° | 26.1° | 2.17" | 5.7" |
| February | 39.5° | 21.6° | 30.6° | 1.92" | 6.2" |
| March | 51.7° | 31.1° | 41.4° | 2.70" | 1.8" |
| April | 64.4° | 40.8° | 52.6° | 4.24" | 0.0" |
| May | 74.8° | 52.4° | 63.6° | 4.37" | 0.0" |
| June | 83.3° | 61.3° | 72.3° | 4.16" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.5° | 63.8° | 74.6° | 4.91" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.0° | 61.3° | 72.6° | 3.47" | 0.0" |
| September | 79.2° | 53.4° | 66.3° | 3.30" | 0.0" |
| October | 66.3° | 41.8° | 54.1° | 3.42" | 0.1" |
| November | 51.4° | 32.0° | 41.7° | 2.88" | 0.6" |
| December | 39.2° | 23.1° | 31.1° | 2.29" | 4.9" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln city | City | 5.0 mi | — |
| Mount Pulaski city | City | 5.9 mi | — |
| Broadwell village | Village | 7.1 mi | — |
| Beason CDP | CDP | 7.2 mi | — |
| Chestnut CDP | CDP | 7.2 mi | — |
| Elkhart village | Village | 10.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1710713126. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.