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Chesterfield

Indiana · 2,523 residents (2025 est.) · 1.369 sq mi
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Chesterfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,824. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 480 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $113,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,489
−16%since 2000
from 2,969 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,818 / sq mi
−11%since 2009
from 2,047 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
39.5
+8%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,523 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Chesterfield
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.7%(141)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.1%(151)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.8%(120)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.7%(142)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.4%(84)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3416.2%(404)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4419.5%(485)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 548.5%(212)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6410.7%(266)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.1%(326)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.3%(83)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3%(75)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,824
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,143 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,511
+52%since 2000
from $18,738 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.9%
+25.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.357
−4%since 2010
from 0.371 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,100
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$964
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $449 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
27.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.4%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.9%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+9%since 2009
from 1.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
50
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(2,892)
Black0.4%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(41)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(2,110)
Black0.9%(23)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(123)
Asian2%(49)
Other7.4%(184)
Diversity Score
34
+218%since 2009
from 11 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican3.9%(98)
Mexican0.3%(7)
Asian origin
Chinese1.1%(28)
Filipino0.8%(21)
Ancestry
German20.7%(515)
English15.7%(392)
Irish14%(348)
American7.8%(195)
Scottish3.1%(78)
French1.3%(33)
Dutch1.1%(28)
Italian1.1%(28)
Arab0.8%(19)
Austrian0.6%(16)
Polish0.6%(14)
Norwegian0.4%(11)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Hungarian0.2%(6)
Welsh0.2%(6)
Canadian0.2%(5)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Puerto Rican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+43%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.8%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.3%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.8%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.9%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2012
from 22.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.6%
−71.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.4%
+11.7 ptssince 2017
from 76.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 97.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married32.3%(335)
Married57.2%(593)
Widowed4.4%(46)
Divorced6%(62)
Women 15+
Never married19.1%(199)
Married52.1%(542)
Widowed12.7%(132)
Divorced16.1%(168)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chesterfield, Indiana?

Chesterfield, Indiana has about 2,489 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chesterfield, Indiana?

The typical household in Chesterfield, Indiana earns about $58,824 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chesterfield, Indiana expensive?

In Chesterfield, Indiana, the median home is worth about $113,100, and the typical rent is about $964 a month.

How educated are people in Chesterfield, Indiana?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Chesterfield, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chesterfield, Indiana?

About 11.9% of people in Chesterfield, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chesterfield, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Chesterfield, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 238 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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