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Chester County

South Carolina · 32,294 residents · 580.661 sq mi
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Chester County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,985. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $94,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
32,294
−5%since 2000
from 34,068 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
56 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 59 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.4
+21%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
32K33K33K34K34K1990201020202024Chester County
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,985
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,425 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,955
+56%since 2000
from $14,709 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.5%
US avg: 10%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,200
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$680
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $409 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
25.7% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+15%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.6%(20,304)
Black38.5%(13,109)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(255)
Asian0.3%(96)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.9%(20,763)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.6%(18,591)
Black35%(11,287)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(795)
Asian0.5%(146)
Other2.2%(697)
Diversity Score65.3%(21,097)
Segregation Score26.7%(8,628)
Diversity Score
65
+7%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
27
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.7%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+38%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−10.8 ptssince 2011
from 15.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 57.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.1%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.7%
−72.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chester County, South Carolina?

Chester County, South Carolina has about 32,294 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chester County, South Carolina?

The typical household in Chester County, South Carolina earns about $43,985 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chester County, South Carolina expensive?

In Chester County, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $94,200, and the typical rent is about $680 a month.

How educated are people in Chester County, South Carolina?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Chester County, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chester County, South Carolina?

About 18.5% of people in Chester County, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chester County, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Chester County, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 124 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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7 ZIP codes
ZIP 29706ZIP 29055ZIP 29714ZIP 29729ZIP 29712ZIP 29031ZIP 29724
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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