Chesterfield County, South Carolina
SC · FIPS 45025 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 43,784 | — | #1,125 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $49,235 | -34.5% | #2,814 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.0 years | +8.0% | #1,506 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $116,200 | -58.8% | #2,742 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $762 | -34.5% | #2,400 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.3% | +61.5% | #2,701 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Chesterfield County has a population of 43,784, making it the #1,125 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.0 years, which is 8.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Chesterfield County is $49,235, ranking #2,814 out of 3,222 counties — 34.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.3% and unemployment stands at 7.5%.
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The median home value in Chesterfield County is $116,200 (-58.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $762/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.8%.
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88.4% of residents in Chesterfield County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.6% below the national rate.
About Chesterfield County, South Carolina
Chesterfield County, South Carolina has a total population of 43,784, making it the 1,125th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Chesterfield County is 42.0 years, which is 8.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Chesterfield County is $49,235, which ranks #2,814 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 34.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5%.
The median home value in Chesterfield County is $116,200, 58.8% below the national median. Renters in Chesterfield County pay a median gross rent of $762 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Chesterfield County, 13.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 59.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.4 min.
Chesterfield County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 58.4% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (30.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.9%).
All data for Chesterfield County, South Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.