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Chester

Montana · 847 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 $43,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $114,800. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
847
−3%since 2000
from 871 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,739 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,789 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.3
+2%since 2000
from 47.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6657839021K1K1990201020202024Chester
2024749
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,750
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,578 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,523
+71%since 2000
from $16,077 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.2%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,800
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$579
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
38.9% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+23%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(860)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.6%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(13)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(784)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other1.2%(10)
Diversity Score6.2%(52)
Diversity Score
6
+330%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
6.0 min
−46%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 52.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.2%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
56.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−87.1 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chester, Montana?

Chester, Montana has about 847 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chester, Montana?

The typical household in Chester, Montana earns about $43,750 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 $114,800, and the typical rent is about $579 a month.

How educated are people in Chester, Montana?

About 24.2% 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 16.3% 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 95 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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