Chester, Orange County, New York

Chester, New York
Town hall
Town hall
Location in Orange County and the state of New York.
Location in Orange County and the state of New York.
Chester, New York is located in New York
Chester, New York
Chester, New York
Location of Chester in New York
Chester, New York is located in the United States
Chester, New York
Chester, New York
Chester, New York (the United States)
Coordinates: 41°21′25″N 74°16′37″W / 41.35694°N 74.27694°W / 41.35694; -74.27694
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyOrange
Settled1721
Established1845
Government
 • TypeTown Council
 • Town SupervisorBrandon Holdridge (DEM)
 • Town Council
Members' List
Area
 • Total25.20 sq mi (65.27 km2)
 • Land25.05 sq mi (64.88 km2)
 • Water0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2)
Population
 • Total12,646
 • Density476.83/sq mi (184.11/km2)
FIPS code36-071-15308
Websitewww.chester-ny.gov

Chester is a town in Orange County, New York, United States. The population was 12,646 at the 2020 census.[3] Chester contains a village, also called Chester.

Chester is the birthplace of Philadelphia-style cream cheese.[4]

  1. ^ "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 5, 2017.
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ US Census Bureau, 2020 Census Report Chester, Orange County, New York QuickFacts https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/chestertownorangecountynewyork
  4. ^ "Philadelphia Cream Cheese Aims to Move Beyond the Bagel". The New York Times. April 3, 2011.