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History

The area was home to a Native American (possibly Hammonasset) village named Pattaquonk.[3] Pattaquonk was also the name and approximate location of a 30-acre Wangunk reservation established in 1662 as part of the English acquisition of the land encompassing Haddam and East Haddam, which was home to three Wangunk villages.[4] English settlement of the area began in 1692. The town was formed from the northern quarter of Saybrook and incorporated in 1836.

In 1769, Jonathan Warner was granted permission to operate a ferry across the Connecticut River that became the Chester-Hadlyme Ferry, the second-oldest continuously operating ferry service in Connecticut. Its location is currently a state historical landmark.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., of which Script error: No such module "convert". is land and Script error: No such module "convert". (4.75%) is water. The CDP has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert". of which 1.46% is water.

Demographics

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U.S. Decennial Census[5]

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At the 2000 census there were 3,743 people, 1,510 households, and 1,005 families living in the town. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 1,613 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makeup of the town was 96.79% White, 0.85% African American, 0.35% Native American, 0.83% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.24% from other races, and 0.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.71%.[6]

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Memorial Day ceremony in Chester, 1990

Of the 1,510 households, 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.9% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.4% were non-families. 28.1% of households were one person, and 13.0% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.93.

The age distribution was 22.3% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% 65 or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.6 males.

The median household income was $65,156 and the median family income was $79,941. Males had a median income of $45,515 versus $40,444 for females. The per capita income for the town was $32,191. None of the families and 1.3% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 2.6% of those over 64.

CDP

At the 2000 census, there were 1,546 people, 632 households, and 401 families living in the Chester Center CDP. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 669 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makeup of the CDP was 96.31% White, 1.29% African American, 0.06% Native American, 1.36% Asian, 0.06% from other races, and 0.91% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.29% of the population.

Of the 632 households, 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.4% were non-families. 30.5% of households were one person, and 10.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.91.

The age distribution was 21.9% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 31.8% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% 65 or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.8 males.

The median household income was $64,236 and the median family income was $71,250. Males had a median income of $38,900 versus $46,354 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $32,087. None of the families and 0.5% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Voter registration and party enrollment as of October 31, 2024[7]
Party Active voters Inactive voters Total voters Percentage
Democratic 1,162 81 1,243 39.37%
Republican 565 37 602 19.07%
Unaffiliated 1,139 129 1,268 40.16%
Minor parties 38 6 44 1.39%
Total 2,904 253 3,157 100%
Presidential election results[8][9]
Year Democratic Republican Third parties
align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|2024 align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|64.6% 1,666 align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|33.6% 866 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|1.8% 47
align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|2020 align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|65.5% 1,701 align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|32.9% 853 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|1.6% 42
align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|2016 align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|60.2% 1,365 align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|34.4% 781 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|5.4% 123
align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|2012 align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|65.4% 1,380 align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|33.5% 707 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|1.1% 22
align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|2008 align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|67.5% 1,527 align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|31.4% 710 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|1.1% 25
align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|2004 align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|62.1% 1,375 align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|35.9% 796 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|2.0% 43
align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|2000 align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|58.7% 1,207 align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|34.1% 701 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|7.2% 149
align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|1996 align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|56.9% 1,089 align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|28.0% 536 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|15.1% 289
align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|1992 align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|45.1% 924 align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|26.0% 533 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|28.9% 593
align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|1988 align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|48.6% 821 align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|49.6% 838 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|1.8% 31
align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|1984 align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|38.4% 637 align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|61.1% 1,015 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|0.5% 8
align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|1980 align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|37.3% 578 align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|47.0% 729 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|15.7% 244
align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|1976 align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|45.4% 671 align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|54.2% 800 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|0.4% 6
align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|1972 align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|36.8% 552 align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|62.1% 931 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|1.1% 17
align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|1968 align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|44.3% 549 align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|51.5% 638 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|4.2% 53
align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|1964 align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|64.1% 802 align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|35.9% 450 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|0.00% 0
align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|1960 align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|41.9% 544 align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|58.1% 754 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|0.00% 0
align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|1956 align="center" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|33.4% 413 align="center" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|66.6% 825 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|0.00% 0

Education

Chester, like the other two towns in the "tri-town area" (Essex and Deep River), is a member of Regional School District #4. John Winthrop Junior High School is on Warsaw Street in Deep River, and Valley Regional High School, is on Kelsey Hill in Deep River. They serve students in grades 7–8 and 9–12, respectively. Each town in the area also has their own elementary school, serving grades K–6.

Media

The 1959 film It Happened to Jane, starring Doris Day and Jack Lemmon, was filmed in Chester. Portions of the 1971 horror film Let's Scare Jessica to Death were filmed in Chester, including the Chester–Hadlyme Ferry.

Points of interest

On the National Register of Historic Places

Duck Race

The town holds a rubber duck race annually to fundraise for local charities.[11][12] The tradition has been ongoing for 11 years as of 2025; the race for that year was called the "Conn-Ducky Derby", a pun on "Kentucky Derby" (which happened on the same day).[12]

A bunch of rubber ducks floating downstream in a creek flanked by bumpers.
Chester Duck Race, 2025

Industry

The Whelen Engineering Corporation,[13] a major designer and distributor of public service warning equipment (warning lights, sirens, etc.) in North America, is headquartered in Chester.

Transportation

Air

The Chester Airport is a local facility with one paved runway. It is privately owned by Whelen Aviation.

Ground

The Estuary Transit District provides public transportation throughout Chester and the surrounding towns through its 9 Town Transit Service. Services include connections to the Old Saybrook Train Station, served by Amtrak and Shoreline East railroads.

Notable people

Pictures of Chester

References

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