Chester township, Indiana
Chester township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Chester township is a geographic entity located in Wabash County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 6,958. The land area covers 65.03 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 6,958 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 38.8 yrs | ±5.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,634 | ±215 | 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 | 2,938 | ±262 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,634 | ±215 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 304 | ±186 |
| Median Home Value | $147,300 | ±$13,784 |
| Median Gross Rent | $684 | ±$42 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $66,728 | ±$8,965 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,769 | ±$5,295 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.7% | ±3.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 526 | ±226 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.6% | ±1.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,404 | ±270 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 82% | ±4.9% |
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: 6,967 (2024)
ID: 190145
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: MIKE HOWARD
WABASH COUNTY COURTHOUSE, WABASH IN 46992-1022
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GUS Population: 30,777 (2024)
ID: 190100
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: WABASH COUNTY AUDITOR
1 W HILL ST, 101, WABASH IN 46992-3175
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Andrews, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Claypool, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Columbia City, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Huntington, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | South Whitley, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Huntington, IN | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 06-12 | Wabash, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Huntington, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Huntington, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Huntington, IN |
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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Manchester University
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College | 2.8 mi away | 604 E. College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962 |
2609825000
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NORTH MANCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.6 mi away | 405 NORTH MARKET STREET, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN, 46962 |
(260) 982-4773
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Huntington University
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College | 13.4 mi away | 2303 College Ave, Huntington, IN, 46750 |
2603566000
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SOUTH WHITLEY COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.2 mi away | 201 EAST FRONT STREET, SOUTH WHITLEY, IN, 46787 |
(260) 723-5321
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Grace College and Theological Seminary
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College | 17.6 mi away | 1 Lancer Way, Winona Lake, IN, 46590-1274 |
5743725100
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ANDREWS-DALLAS TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.8 mi away | 30 EAST MADISON STREET, ANDREWS, IN, 46702 |
(260) 786-3574
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ROANN-PAW PAW TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.1 mi away | 240 SOUTH CHIPPEWA ROAD, ROANN, IN, 46974 |
(765) 833-5231
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WABASH CARNEGIE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.3 mi away | 188 WEST HILL STREET, WABASH, IN, 46992 |
(260) 563-2972
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HUNTINGTON CITY-TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.9 mi away | 255 WEST PARK DRIVE, HUNTINGTON, IN, 46750 |
(260) 356-0824
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PIERCETON & WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.3 mi away | 101 CATHOLIC STREET, PIERCETON, IN, 46562 |
(574) 594-5474
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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 N MANCHESTER WWTP, IN US, located 2.5 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 | 32.6° | 16.7° | 24.6° | 2.56" | 11.0" |
| February | 36.1° | 19.0° | 27.6° | 1.96" | 9.0" |
| March | 47.0° | 27.5° | 37.3° | 3.02" | 3.5" |
| April | 60.3° | 37.8° | 49.1° | 3.86" | 0.1" |
| May | 71.6° | 49.2° | 60.4° | 4.50" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.8° | 59.2° | 70.0° | 4.81" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.3° | 62.0° | 72.6° | 4.79" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.4° | 60.0° | 70.7° | 3.84" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.0° | 52.3° | 64.2° | 3.36" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.7° | 41.5° | 52.6° | 2.80" | 0.0" |
| November | 49.5° | 30.9° | 40.2° | 3.07" | 1.3" |
| December | 37.3° | 22.6° | 30.0° | 2.56" | 5.4" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Servia CDP | CDP | 1.6 mi | — |
| North Manchester town | Town | 2.9 mi | — |
| Liberty Mills CDP | CDP | 4.4 mi | — |
| Laketon CDP | CDP | 5.6 mi | — |
| Bippus CDP | CDP | 6.1 mi | — |
| Urbana CDP | CDP | 6.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1816912322. • 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.