Chester County, TN population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Chester County increased by 2,085. In this period, the peak population was 17,606 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 15,521 | - | - |
| 2001 | 15,809 | 288 | 1.86% |
| 2002 | 15,829 | 20 | 0.13% |
| 2003 | 15,567 | -262 | -1.66% |
| 2004 | 16,111 | 544 | 3.49% |
| 2005 | 16,213 | 102 | 0.63% |
| 2006 | 16,319 | 106 | 0.65% |
| 2007 | 16,420 | 101 | 0.62% |
| 2008 | 16,606 | 186 | 1.13% |
| 2009 | 16,597 | -9 | -0.05% |
| 2010 | 17,194 | 597 | 3.60% |
| 2011 | 17,150 | -44 | -0.26% |
| 2012 | 17,080 | -70 | -0.41% |
| 2013 | 17,120 | 40 | 0.23% |
| 2014 | 17,141 | 21 | 0.12% |
| 2015 | 17,130 | -11 | -0.06% |
| 2016 | 17,132 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 17,153 | 21 | 0.12% |
| 2018 | 17,279 | 126 | 0.73% |
| 2019 | 17,306 | 27 | 0.16% |
| 2020 | 17,375 | 69 | 0.40% |
| 2021 | 17,465 | 90 | 0.52% |
| 2022 | 17,558 | 93 | 0.53% |
| 2023 | 17,606 | 48 | 0.27% |
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Chester County, TN population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Chester County's population increased by 1,673 (10.78%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Chester County's population increased by 181 (1.05%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Chester County's population increased by 231 (1.33%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Chester County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 17,606.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Chester County's population peaked in year 2023 at 17,606.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Chester County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 15,521.
Chester County, TN annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Chester County grew year by year for 18 years and declined for 5 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Chester County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.58% per year. Overall the population grew 13.43% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Chester County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.58% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Chester County population grew the most, with an increase of 597 people (a 3.60% year-on-year increase)..
From 2002 to 2003 Chester County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 262 people (a 1.66% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Chester County, TN population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Chester County's population increased by 141 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 93 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 48 (0.27%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Chester County, TN changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Chester County increased by 486 (2.84%). The population was highest at 17,606 in the year 2023 and lowest at 17,130 in the year 2015. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.28%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)