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Chesterfield

Tennessee · 543 residents · 7.682 sq mi
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Chesterfield has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,372. Population has fallen 20% since 2019, a loss of 140 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $160,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
543
−20%since 2019
from 683 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
71 / sq mi
−20%since 2019
from 89 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
36.1
+25%since 2019
from 28.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
266421576731886201020202024Chesterfield
2024356
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,372
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $50,558 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,937
+2%since 2019
from $16,683 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.8%
+11.4 ptssince 2019
from 23.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 8.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food11.3%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,800
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $160,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,045
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,027 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 72.7% in 2019
28.4% rent
Afford Score
3.0
−5%since 2019
from 3.2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(662)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.5%(51)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(513)
Black0.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(10)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.4%(40)
Diversity Score
7
−1%since 2019
from 7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 4.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 91.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 1.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
−5%since 2019
from 17.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2019
from 96.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2019
from 11.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 78.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 28.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 47.9% in 2019
Female
50.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 52.1% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2019
from 8.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chesterfield, Tennessee?

Chesterfield, Tennessee has about 543 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chesterfield, Tennessee?

The typical household in Chesterfield, Tennessee earns about $53,372 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chesterfield, Tennessee expensive?

In Chesterfield, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $160,800, and the typical rent is about $1,045 a month.

How educated are people in Chesterfield, Tennessee?

About 7.1% of adults age 25 and over in Chesterfield, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chesterfield, Tennessee?

About 7.1% of people in Chesterfield, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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