Chester, New Hampshire population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Chester town increased by 1,450. In this period, the peak population was 5,312 in the year 2022. 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 | 3,856 | - | - |
| 2001 | 4,147 | 291 | 7.55% |
| 2002 | 4,393 | 246 | 5.93% |
| 2003 | 4,499 | 106 | 2.41% |
| 2004 | 4,534 | 35 | 0.78% |
| 2005 | 4,614 | 80 | 1.76% |
| 2006 | 4,686 | 72 | 1.56% |
| 2007 | 4,702 | 16 | 0.34% |
| 2008 | 4,734 | 32 | 0.68% |
| 2009 | 4,708 | -26 | -0.55% |
| 2010 | 4,776 | 68 | 1.44% |
| 2011 | 4,778 | 2 | 0.04% |
| 2012 | 4,829 | 51 | 1.07% |
| 2013 | 4,806 | -23 | -0.48% |
| 2014 | 4,890 | 84 | 1.75% |
| 2015 | 4,946 | 56 | 1.15% |
| 2016 | 5,037 | 91 | 1.84% |
| 2017 | 5,127 | 90 | 1.79% |
| 2018 | 5,240 | 113 | 2.20% |
| 2019 | 5,265 | 25 | 0.48% |
| 2020 | 5,233 | -32 | -0.61% |
| 2021 | 5,282 | 49 | 0.94% |
| 2022 | 5,312 | 30 | 0.57% |
| 2023 | 5,306 | -6 | -0.11% |
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Chester, New Hampshire population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Chester town's population increased by 920 (23.86%), 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 457 (9.57%), 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 73 (1.39%).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 5,306.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Chester town's population peaked in year 2022 at 5,312.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Chester town's population was lowest in year 2000 at 3,856.
Chester, New Hampshire 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 19 years and declined for 4 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Chester town had an average annual population growth rate of 1.63% per year. Overall the population grew 37.60% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Chester town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.63% per year.
From 2000 to 2001 Chester town population grew the most, with an increase of 291 people (a 7.55% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Chester town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 32 people (a 0.61% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Chester, New Hampshire population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Chester town's population increased by 24 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 30 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 6 (0.11%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Chester, New Hampshire changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Chester town increased by 500 (10.40%). The population was highest at 5,312 in the year 2022 and lowest at 4,890 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.00%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)