Chester town, Montana Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Chester town is a small community located in Montana. The total population is 704. It ranks as the 125th most populous out of 470 cities and towns in Montana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Chester town is 53.3 years. This is 33% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. 29.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Chester town is $53,583. This is 23% lower than the state median of $69,922. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 32% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.0%. This is about average than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 0.8%. This is 79% lower than the state rate of 3.8%. The median home value is $156,900. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $338,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Chester town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 56.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% lower than the state average of 69.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Chester town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.6% of all residents.

Education

27.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 34.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Chester town, Montana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Montana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 470 Census-designated places in Montana. For official data, visit data.census.gov.