Town of New Chester, Adams County, Wisconsin

The Town of New Chester is a town in Adams County, Wisconsin. About 1,394 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 31.1 sq mi (80.6 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.

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Town of New Chester in Wisconsin
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
1,394 ± 151
County
Adams County
School district
Adams-Friendship Area School District
Land area
31.1 sq mi (80.6 km²)
Type
TownIts own local government
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median household income
$49,028 ± $5,905
Median home value
$151,900 ± $25,512
Water area
0.28 sq mi (0.72 km²)
State
Wisconsin
Census code (GEOID)
5500156525
Coordinates (central point)
43.855316, -89.650597

These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Census place in the Town of New Chester

  1. Grand Marsh (CDP)141 people

This place’s central point lies inside the Town of New Chester. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the town’s.

Bordering areas, nearest first

  1. Town of Jackson5.1 mi south
  2. Town of Westfield, Marquette County6.0 mi east
  3. Town of Lincoln6.2 mi north
  4. Town of Easton6.6 mi west

These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with the Town of New Chester. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.

Other towns in Adams County, largest first

  1. Town of Rome3,184 people
  2. Town of Dell Prairie1,579 people
  3. Town of Preston1,375 people
  4. Town of Adams1,347 people
  5. Town of Strongs Prairie1,318 people
  6. Town of Springville1,306 people
  7. Town of Big Flats1,279 people
  8. Town of Quincy1,209 people
  9. Town of Easton967 people
  10. Town of Jackson938 people
  11. Town of New Haven851 people
  12. Town of Monroe418 people
All 16
  1. Town of Colburn335 people
  2. Town of Lincoln327 people
  3. Town of Leola275 people
  4. Town of Richfield158 people

People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Adams County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.

Sunrise and sunset in the Town of New Chester

Longest day
15 hours 28 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
8 hours 54 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:15 AM around June 15
Latest sunrise
7:41 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:20 PM around December 9
Latest sunset
8:45 PM around June 26

Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 157:29 AM4:46 PM9 h 17 min
Feb 156:57 AM5:28 PM10 h 31 min
Mar 157:11 AM7:04 PM11 h 53 min
Apr 156:15 AM7:42 PM13 h 27 min
May 155:33 AM8:17 PM14 h 44 min
Jun 155:15 AM8:42 PM15 h 27 min
Jul 155:30 AM8:38 PM15 h 8 min
Aug 156:02 AM8:02 PM14 h
Sep 156:37 AM7:09 PM12 h 32 min
Oct 157:12 AM6:15 PM11 h 3 min
Nov 156:53 AM4:32 PM9 h 39 min
Dec 157:25 AM4:21 PM8 h 56 min

Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.

Before using this answer on a form

A town line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Adams County or the local office.

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