Chester, Maine population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Chester town increased by 23. In this period, the peak population was 552 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 | 529 | - | - |
| 2001 | 529 | - | - |
| 2002 | 530 | 1 | 0.19% |
| 2003 | 529 | -1 | -0.19% |
| 2004 | 527 | -2 | -0.38% |
| 2005 | 523 | -4 | -0.76% |
| 2006 | 519 | -4 | -0.76% |
| 2007 | 518 | -1 | -0.19% |
| 2008 | 515 | -3 | -0.58% |
| 2009 | 513 | -2 | -0.39% |
| 2010 | 545 | 32 | 6.24% |
| 2011 | 543 | -2 | -0.37% |
| 2012 | 539 | -4 | -0.74% |
| 2013 | 536 | -3 | -0.56% |
| 2014 | 535 | -1 | -0.19% |
| 2015 | 531 | -4 | -0.75% |
| 2016 | 525 | -6 | -1.13% |
| 2017 | 527 | 2 | 0.38% |
| 2018 | 524 | -3 | -0.57% |
| 2019 | 525 | 1 | 0.19% |
| 2020 | 547 | 22 | 4.19% |
| 2021 | 551 | 4 | 0.73% |
| 2022 | 551 | - | - |
| 2023 | 552 | 1 | 0.18% |
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Chester, Maine population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Chester town's population increased by 16 (3.02%), 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 town's population increased by 2 (0.37%), 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 town's population increased by 5 (0.91%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Chester town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 552.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Chester town's population peaked in year 2023 at 552.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Chester town's population was lowest in year 2009 at 513.
Chester, Maine annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Chester town grew year by year for 7 years and declined for 14 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Chester town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.19% per year. Overall the population grew 4.35% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Chester town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.19% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Chester town population grew the most, with an increase of 32 people (a 6.24% year-on-year increase)..
From 2015 to 2016 Chester town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 6 people (a 1.13% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Chester, Maine population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Chester town's population increased by 1 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 0 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 1 (0.18%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Chester, Maine changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Chester town increased by 16 (2.99%). The population was highest at 552 in the year 2023 and lowest at 524 in the year 2018. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.30%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)