Chester, MT population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Chester decreased by 14. In this period, the peak population was 899 in the year 2018. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 867 | - | - |
| 2001 | 843 | -24 | -2.77% |
| 2002 | 814 | -29 | -3.44% |
| 2003 | 816 | 2 | 0.25% |
| 2004 | 812 | -4 | -0.49% |
| 2005 | 791 | -21 | -2.59% |
| 2006 | 750 | -41 | -5.18% |
| 2007 | 738 | -12 | -1.60% |
| 2008 | 713 | -25 | -3.39% |
| 2009 | 713 | - | - |
| 2010 | 855 | 142 | 19.92% |
| 2011 | 870 | 15 | 1.75% |
| 2012 | 877 | 7 | 0.80% |
| 2013 | 865 | -12 | -1.37% |
| 2014 | 860 | -5 | -0.58% |
| 2015 | 879 | 19 | 2.21% |
| 2016 | 886 | 7 | 0.80% |
| 2017 | 889 | 3 | 0.34% |
| 2018 | 899 | 10 | 1.12% |
| 2019 | 875 | -24 | -2.67% |
| 2020 | 844 | -31 | -3.54% |
| 2021 | 834 | -10 | -1.18% |
| 2022 | 854 | 20 | 2.40% |
| 2023 | 853 | -1 | -0.12% |
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Chester, MT population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Chester's population decreased by 12 (1.38%), 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's population decreased by 11 (1.29%), 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's population increased by 9 (1.07%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Chester's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 853.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Chester's population peaked in year 2018 at 899.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Chester's population was lowest in year 2008 at 713.
Chester, MT annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Chester grew year by year for 9 years and declined for 13 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Chester had an average annual population growth rate of 0.07% per year. Overall the population shrank 1.61% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Chester annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.07% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Chester population grew the most, with an increase of 142 people (a 19.92% year-on-year increase)..
From 2005 to 2006 Chester population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 41 people (a 5.18% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Chester, MT population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Chester's population increased by 19 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 20 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 1 (0.12%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Chester, MT changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Chester decreased by 12 (1.39%). The population was highest at 899 in the year 2018 and lowest at 834 in the year 2021. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.12%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)