- Located on the Mississippi River east of Kaskaskia
and opposite Claryville, MO
- Latitude: 37°54'49" N (+37.9136)
- Longitude: 89°49'19" W (-89.8219)
- Elevation: 670 feet above sea level
- Precinct: Chester
- Land area: 5.9 square miles
- Water area: 0.01 square miles (7.4 acres)
As the crow flies, Chester is...
| Year | Population | Percent change |
|---|
| 1990 | 8,194 | -- |
| 2000 | 5,185 | -36.7% |