Chester is a town located in Liberty County, Montana. Chester has a 2025 population of 859. 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 1.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 844 in 2020.
The average household income in Chester is $75,202 with a poverty rate of 11.98%.The median age in Chester is 53.3 years: 53.1 years for males, and 55.3 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Chester includes 95.6% White, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 673 | 95.6% |
Two or more races | 24 | 3.41% |
Native American | 7 | 0.99% |
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Never Married
Chester's average per capita income is $35,000. Household income levels show a median of $53,583. The poverty rate stands at 11.98%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $93,250 | - |
Families | $61,667 | $89,777 |
Households | $53,583 | $75,202 |
Non Families | $46,563 | $60,175 |
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