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Chesterfield

South Carolina · 1,357 residents (2025 est.) · 4.079 sq mi
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Chesterfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,526. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $184,200. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 36% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,465
+11%since 2000
from 1,318 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
359 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 323 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.3
+19%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,357 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Chesterfield
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,526
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,833 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,043
+58%since 2000
from $16,481 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.496
−2%since 2010
from 0.508 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,200
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$760
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
35.9% rent
Vacancy rate
16.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.7%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+63%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.1%(845)
Black34.7%(457)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(11)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.2%(767)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.8%(905)
Black29.8%(436)
Hispanic / Latino4%(59)
Asian2.1%(31)
Other2.3%(34)
Diversity Score65.9%(965)
Diversity Score
66
+13%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+64%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% 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
8.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 12.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 51.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.9%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.4%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.3%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.8%
+12.7 ptssince 2012
from 15.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.9%
−76.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.6%
+22.6 ptssince 2017
from 61.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chesterfield, South Carolina?

Chesterfield, South Carolina has about 1,465 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chesterfield, South Carolina?

The typical household in Chesterfield, South Carolina earns about $44,526 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chesterfield, South Carolina expensive?

In Chesterfield, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $184,200, and the typical rent is about $760 a month.

How educated are people in Chesterfield, South Carolina?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in Chesterfield, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chesterfield, South Carolina?

About 28.3% of people in Chesterfield, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chesterfield, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Chesterfield, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 47 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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