Chester township, Ohio
Chester township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Chester township is a geographic entity located in Morrow County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,062. The land area covers 26.37 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,062 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 51.4 yrs | ±9.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 768 | ±127 | 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 | 877 | ±143 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 768 | ±127 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 109 | ±92 |
| Median Home Value | $214,500 | ±$54,820 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,256 | ±$239 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $60,405 | ±$15,069 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,170 | ±$4,695 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.8% | ±6.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 164 | ±132 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±1.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 905 | ±225 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 86.5% | ±9.8% |
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: 2,029 (2024)
ID: 132713
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: FISCAL OFFICER
5895 COUNTY ROAD 25, CARDINGTON OH 43315-9556
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GUS Population: 35,927 (2024)
ID: 172267
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COMMISSIONER
80 N WALNUT ST, STE A, MOUNT GILEAD OH 43338-1359
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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 | Bellville, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Sunbury, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Sunbury, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-05 | Sunbury, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Ashley, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Butler, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Cardington, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Cardington, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Cardington, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Centerburg, OH |
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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Knox County Career Center
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College Vocational | 12.6 mi away | 308 Martinsburg Rd, Mount Vernon, OH, 43050 |
7403932933
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SELOVER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.4 mi away | 31 STATE ROUTE 95, CHESTERVILLE, OH, 43317 |
(419) 768-3431
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Mount Vernon Nazarene University
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College | 12.9 mi away | 800 Martinsburg Rd, Mount Vernon, OH, 43050-9500 |
7403926868
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FREDERICKTOWN BRANCH
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Library | 7.5 mi away | 1 BURGETT DR, FREDERICKTOWN, OH, 43019 |
(740) 694-2665
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Kenyon College
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College | 16.3 mi away | Kenyon College, Gambier, OH, 43022 |
7404275000
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MT GILEAD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.6 mi away | 41 E. HIGH ST., MT. GILEAD, OH, 43338 |
(419) 947-5866
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Tri-Rivers Career Center
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College Vocational | 21.8 mi away | 2222 Marion - Mt. Gilead Rd, Marion, OH, 43302-8914 |
7403898542
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CENTERBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.7 mi away | 49 E. MAIN ST., CENTERBURG, OH, 43011 |
(740) 625-6538
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Ross Medical Education Center-Ontario
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College Vocational | 22.3 mi away | 2150 West 4th Street, Ontario, OH, 44906-1246 |
4197472206
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CARDINGTON-LINCOLN BS1
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Library | 11.2 mi away | 128 E. MAIN ST., CARDINGTON, OH, 43315 |
(419) 864-8181
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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 CENTERBURG 2 SE, OH US, located 11.8 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 | 33.5° | 16.9° | 25.2° | 3.06" | — |
| February | 37.2° | 18.6° | 27.9° | 2.53" | — |
| March | 47.9° | 27.1° | 37.5° | 3.44" | — |
| April | 61.8° | 38.2° | 50.0° | 4.48" | — |
| May | 71.6° | 49.0° | 60.3° | 4.54" | — |
| June | 79.7° | 58.1° | 68.9° | 5.03" | — |
| July | 83.0° | 61.1° | 72.0° | 4.21" | — |
| August | 81.6° | 59.2° | 70.4° | 3.85" | — |
| September | 75.4° | 52.0° | 63.7° | 3.58" | — |
| October | 63.5° | 40.7° | 52.1° | 2.97" | — |
| November | 50.1° | 31.1° | 40.6° | 3.27" | — |
| December | 38.8° | 22.9° | 30.9° | 3.24" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterville village | Village | 1.1 mi | — |
| Sparta village | Village | 4.6 mi | — |
| Hidden Lakes CDP | CDP | 7.3 mi | — |
| Fredericktown village | Village | 7.4 mi | — |
| Fulton village | Village | 7.4 mi | — |
| Marengo village | Village | 7.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3911714030. • 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.