Chester is a town located in Liberty County Montana. Chester has a 2024 population of 856. It is also the county seat of Liberty County. Chester is currently growing at a rate of 0.35% annually and its population has increased by 1.42% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 844 in 2020.
The average household income in Chester is $75,035 with a poverty rate of 13.52%. The median age in Chester is 49.1 years: 48.1 years for males, and 52.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chester was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 735 | 94.96% |
| Two or more races | 32 | 4.13% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.9% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 351 | 2.13 | 52.7 | 47.3 |
| Non Family | 179 | 1.07 | 30.2 | 69.8 |
| Married | 133 | 2.76 | 84.2 | 15.8 |
| Female | 25 | 4.56 | 32 | 68 |
| Male | 14 | 5.36 | 78.6 | 21.4 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.13
Average Household Size
52.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 50 | 8.94% |
| Associates Degree | 55 | 9.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 107 | 19.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 30 | 5.37% |
| High School Graduate | 165 | 29.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 0.72% |
| Some College | 148 | 26.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 541 | 501 | 136 |
| Native American | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 4 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 25.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $33,462 | $34,038 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $250,001 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,625 | $19,107 | $21,250 |
| Overall | $34,853 | $46,750 | $32,250 |
| Some College | $44,375 | $68,333 | $36,250 |
$34,853
Average Earnings
$46,750
Average Male
$32,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.05% of Chester residents speak only English, while 0.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 0.95% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 701 | 101 | 14.41% |
13.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.88%
Male Poverty Rate
12.41%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chester is White, with 14.41% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chester is White, with 14.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.65%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28% |
| High School | 17.36% |
| Some College | 10.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.74% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 4.65% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,071 | $93,409 |
| Households | $52,750 | $75,035 |
| Married Families | $91,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,614 | $57,380 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.6%
Male Marriage Rate
40.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
91
Number of Veterans
90
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 44 |
| Second Gulf War | 14 |
| Korea | 13 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 53 |
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 91 | 15.09% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.4%
Labor Force Participation
44.1%
Employment Rate
0.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
74.42%
Born in Chester
99.48%
Native Born
0.52%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.52%
Naturalized
99.48% of Chester residents were born in the United States, with 74.42% having been born in Montana. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 871 | 3 | 0.35% |
| 2028 | 868 | 3 | 0.35% |
| 2027 | 865 | 3 | 0.35% |
| 2026 | 862 | 3 | 0.35% |
| 2025 | 859 | 3 | 0.35% |
| 2024 | 856 | 3 | 0.35% |
| 2023 | 853 | -1 | -0.12% |
| 2022 | 854 | 20 | 2.4% |
| 2021 | 834 | -10 | -1.18% |
| 2020 | 844 | -31 | -3.54% |
| 2019 | 875 | -24 | -2.67% |
| 2018 | 899 | 10 | 1.12% |
| 2017 | 889 | 3 | 0.34% |
| 2016 | 886 | 7 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 879 | 19 | 2.21% |
| 2014 | 860 | -5 | -0.58% |
| 2013 | 865 | -12 | -1.37% |
| 2012 | 877 | 7 | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 870 | 15 | 1.75% |
| 2010 | 855 | 0 | 0% |