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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Chester

Montana · 871 residents · 0.487 sq mi
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Chester has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,578. Population has declined 8% since 1990. Median home value is $58,800. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

871
−8%since 1990
from 942 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,789 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 1,934 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
47.2
+22%since 1990
from 38.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6657839021K1K1990201020202024Chester
2024749
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,578
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,500 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,077
+38%since 1990
from $11,657 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.5%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 12.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$58,800
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$343
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $263 in 1990
US average: $602
66.9%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 67.5% in 1990
33.1% rent
2.1
+14%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(934)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.1%(20)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(860)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.6%(5)
Diversity Score1.4%(13)
1
−32%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.6%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 20.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.8%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 81.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.1%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.1 min
−48%since 1990
from 21.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chester, Montana?

Chester, Montana has about 871 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Chester, Montana?

The typical household in Chester, Montana earns about $27,578 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chester, Montana expensive?

In Chester, Montana, the median home is worth about $58,800, and the typical rent is about $343 a month.

How educated are people in Chester, Montana?

About 19.6% of adults age 25 and over in Chester, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chester, Montana?

About 13.5% of people in Chester, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chester, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Chester, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 71 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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