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Chesterfield

Illinois · 188 residents · 0.541 sq mi
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Chesterfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,625. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 35 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $39,800. Households here earn about 45% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
188
−16%since 2000
from 223 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
348 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 412 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.4
+3%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1131742352953561990201020202024Chesterfield
2024201
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,625
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,244
−7%since 2000
from $18,555 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing7%
US avg: 3.1%
Information7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,800
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
57.5%
−27.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
15.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.0%
+60.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
−1%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(218)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(185)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(5)
Diversity Score6.2%(12)
Diversity Score
6
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.6 min
+68%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
26.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.5%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
46.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.9%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chesterfield, Illinois?

Chesterfield, Illinois has about 188 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chesterfield, Illinois?

The typical household in Chesterfield, Illinois earns about $30,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chesterfield, Illinois expensive?

In Chesterfield, Illinois, the median home is worth about $39,800.

How educated are people in Chesterfield, Illinois?

About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in Chesterfield, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chesterfield, Illinois?

About 21.2% of people in Chesterfield, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chesterfield, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Chesterfield, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 46 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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