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Chesterfield

South Carolina · 1,357 residents · 4.079 sq mi
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Chesterfield has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,792. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $127,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,357
+3%since 2000
from 1,318 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
333 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 323 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Chesterfield
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,792
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,833 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,484
+61%since 2000
from $16,481 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.4%
US avg: 10%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,800
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
36.0% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−13%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65%(882)
Black28.3%(384)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(18)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score55.5%(753)
Diversity Score
55
−5%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+95%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
97.1%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−10.4 ptssince 2011
from 12.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2011
from 51.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.5%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
45.5%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−81.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chesterfield, South Carolina?

Chesterfield, South Carolina has about 1,357 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chesterfield, South Carolina earns about $57,792 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 $127,800, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Chesterfield, South Carolina?

About 21.5% 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 18.4% of people in Chesterfield, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chesterfield, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Chesterfield, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 61 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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