Chester, Maine Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Chester town was 550, a 0.00% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Chester town's population was 550, an increase of 0.73% compared to a population of 546 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Chester, Maine population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Chester town increased by 21. In this period, the peak population was 550 in the year 2021. 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 529 - -
2001 529 - -
2002 530 1 0.19%
2003 529 -1 -0.19%
2004 527 -2 -0.38%
2005 523 -4 -0.76%
2006 519 -4 -0.76%
2007 518 -1 -0.19%
2008 515 -3 -0.58%
2009 513 -2 -0.39%
2010 545 32 6.24%
2011 543 -2 -0.37%
2012 539 -4 -0.74%
2013 536 -3 -0.56%
2014 535 -1 -0.19%
2015 531 -4 -0.75%
2016 525 -6 -1.13%
2017 527 2 0.38%
2018 524 -3 -0.57%
2019 525 1 0.19%
2020 546 21 4%
2021 550 4 0.73%
2022 550 - -
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Chester, Maine population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Chester town's population increased by 16 (3.02%), 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 1 (0.18%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Chester town's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Chester town's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 550. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Chester town's population peaked in year 2021 at 550.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Chester town's population was lowest in year 2009 at 513.

Chester, Maine annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Chester town grew year by year for 6 years and declined for 14 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Chester town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.18% per year. Overall the population grew 3.97% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Chester town's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Chester town's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.18% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 4. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Chester town's population grew the most with an increase of 32 (6.24%).

While from 2015 and 2016, Chester town's population declined the most with a negative growth of 6 (-1.13%).

Things to know

Is Chester, Maine population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Chester town's population increased by 4 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 4 (0.73%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 0 (0.00%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Chester, Maine changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Chester town increased by 14 (2.61%). The population was highest at 550 in the year 2021 and lowest at 524 in the year 2018. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.21%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Chester, Maine Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Chester town population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Chester town across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Chester town was 550, a 0.00% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Chester town population was 550, an increase of 0.73% compared to a population of 546 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Chester town increased by 21. In this period, the peak population was 550 in the year 2021. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Chester town population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Chester town is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Chester town population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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