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Chester is a city in Hancock County, West Virginia along the Ohio River. It is part of the Wheeling, West Virginia Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 2,592 at the 2000 census. Chester was established in 1896, but not incorporated until 1907. The city is named for J.C. McDonald, one of the city's original planners, and is the northernmost establishment in West Virginia. Chester is home to the Mountaineer Race Track & Gaming Resort, a popular regional attraction, and the Chester teapot, the World's Largest Teapot. Chester is located at 40 °36 46 N, 80 °33 46 W (40.612792, -80.562771) GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.5 km (1.0 mi ), all land. As of the census GR2 of 2000, there were 2,592 people, 1,160 households, and 725 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,042.5/km (2,705.1/mi ). There were 1,289 housing units at an average density of 518.4/km (1,345.2/mi ). The racial makeup of the city was 98.77% White, 0.15% African American, 0.23% Asian, 0.31% from other races, and 0.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.12% of the population. Featured Homes in Chester, WV
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