Chester County, Tennessee
Chester County, Tennessee
| |
|---|---|
County | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| Founded | 1879 |
| County seat | Henderson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 286 sq mi (740 km2) |
| • Land | 286 sq mi (740 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 17,341 |
| • Density | 61/sq mi (23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 |
Chester County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, the population was 17,341. Its county seat is Henderson. The county was created in 1879 and named for Robert I. Chester, a prominent early settler and politician.
History[edit | edit source]
Chester County was established in 1879 from parts of Hardeman, Henderson, McNairy, and Madison counties. The county was named in honor of Robert I. Chester, who was a postmaster and a prominent figure in the area.
Geography[edit | edit source]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 286 square miles (740 km²), of which 286 square miles (740 km²) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km²) (0.08%) is water.
Adjacent counties[edit | edit source]
- Madison County (north)
- Henderson County (northeast)
- Hardin County (southeast)
- McNairy County (south)
- Hardeman County (west)
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2020 census, there were 17,341 people, 6,500 households, and 4,500 families residing in the county. The population density was 60.6 people per square mile (23.4/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 85.2% White, 11.2% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.4% Asian, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.
Education[edit | edit source]
Chester County is served by the Chester County School District, which includes several elementary schools, a middle school, and Chester County High School.
Communities[edit | edit source]
- Henderson (county seat)
- Finger
- Enville
- Jacks Creek
Notable people[edit | edit source]
- Eddie Gilbert, professional wrestler
- Doug Gilbert, professional wrestler
See also[edit | edit source]
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Chester County, Tennessee
- List of counties in Tennessee
References[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
This Tennessee geography article is a stub. You can help WikiMD by expanding it.
Navigation: Wellness - Encyclopedia - Health topics - Disease Index - Drugs - World Directory - Gray's Anatomy - Keto diet - Recipes
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
