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Chesterfield County

South Carolina · 42,768 residents · 798.986 sq mi
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Chesterfield County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,483. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $54,400. The poverty rate of 20.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% 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

Total population
42,768
+11%since 1990
from 38,577 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
54 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 48 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.7
+7%since 1990
from 33.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
38K40K43K45K48K1990201020202024Chesterfield County
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,483
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,069 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,233
+51%since 1990
from $9,455 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
20.3%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 19.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$391
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $266 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
76.3%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 75.4% in 1990
23.7% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−6%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic66.2%(25,536)
Black33.5%(12,918)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(110)
Asian0%(14)
Diversity Score56.6%(21,835)
2000
White, non-Hispanic63.5%(27,172)
Black32.8%(14,044)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(971)
Asian0.3%(125)
Diversity Score59.6%(25,495)
Diversity Score
60
+5%since 1990
from 57 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.2%
+11.3 ptssince 1990
from 53.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
−7%since 1990
from 19.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY VS
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chesterfield County, South Carolina?

Chesterfield County, South Carolina has about 42,768 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Chesterfield County, South Carolina earns about $29,483 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chesterfield County, South Carolina expensive?

In Chesterfield County, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $54,400, and the typical rent is about $391 a month.

How educated are people in Chesterfield County, South Carolina?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Chesterfield County, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 20.3% of people in Chesterfield County, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chesterfield County, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Chesterfield County, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,191 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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14 census tracts
Census Tract 9502Census Tract 9501.01Census Tract 9501.02Census Tract 9504.02Census Tract 9507.01Census Tract 9505.04Census Tract 9506.02Census Tract 9503Census Tract 9508Census Tract 9504.01Census Tract 9505.03Census Tract 9506.01Census Tract 9505.01Census Tract 9507.02
8 ZIP codes
ZIP 29520ZIP 29728ZIP 29709ZIP 29718ZIP 29584ZIP 29101ZIP 29727ZIP 29741
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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