Chester, Orange County, New York

Chester, New York
Town hall
Location in Orange County and the state of New York.
Chester, New York
Location of Chester in 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
  Total
25.20 sq mi (65.27 km2)
  Land25.05 sq mi (64.88 km2)
  Water0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
12,646
  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. Chester contains a village, also called Chester.

Chester is the birthplace of Philadelphia-style cream cheese.