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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Chesterfield

Missouri · 46,802 residents · 31.835 sq mi
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Chesterfield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $83,802. Population has grown 23% since 1990. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $232,100. With a median age of 41.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 121% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

46,802
+23%since 1990
from 37,991 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,470 / sq mi
+23%since 1990
from 1,193 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.8
+13%since 1990
from 37.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
37K40K44K48K51K1990201020202024Chesterfield
202450K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$83,802
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $66,930 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$43,288
+54%since 1990
from $28,019 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.6%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$232,100
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $173,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$838
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $682 in 1990
US average: $602
77.9%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 79.5% in 1990
22.1% rent
2.8
+7%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(35,585)
Black2.4%(905)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(331)
Asian3.7%(1,409)
Diversity Score17%(6,447)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(42,190)
Black1.9%(867)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(726)
Asian5.5%(2,591)
Diversity Score21.1%(9,863)
21
+24%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

60.6%
+6.9 ptssince 1990
from 53.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.9%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 92.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
24.0%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 20.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.7 min
−37%since 1990
from 23.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chesterfield, Missouri?

Chesterfield, Missouri has about 46,802 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Chesterfield, Missouri?

The typical household in Chesterfield, Missouri earns about $83,802 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chesterfield, Missouri expensive?

In Chesterfield, Missouri, the median home is worth about $232,100, and the typical rent is about $838 a month.

How educated are people in Chesterfield, Missouri?

About 60.6% of adults age 25 and over in Chesterfield, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chesterfield, Missouri?

About 2.6% of people in Chesterfield, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chesterfield, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Chesterfield, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,811 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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