Chesterfield County, Virginia

VA · FIPS 51041 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 377,869 #197 / 3,222
94th
Median Household Income $101,931 +35.6% #152 / 3,222
95th
Median Age 39.0 years +0.3% #2,396 / 3,222
26th
Median Home Value $366,000 +29.8% #374 / 3,222
88th
Median Gross Rent $1,629 +40.1% #165 / 3,222
95th
Poverty Rate 7.1% -44.0% #218 / 3,222
93th

Demographics

Chesterfield County has a population of 377,869, making it the #197 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.0 years, which is 0.3% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

90.1%
Native Born
9.9%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Chesterfield County is $101,931, ranking #152 out of 3,222 counties — 35.6% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.1% and unemployment stands at 4.6%.

Median Household Income
$101,931 +35.6% vs nat'l
Rank #152 of 3,222
95th percentile
Per Capita Income
$48,518 +17.6% vs nat'l
Rank #262 of 3,222
92th percentile
Poverty Rate
7.1% −44.0% vs nat'l
Rank #218 of 3,222
93th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.6% −13.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,746 of 3,222
46th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
43.8% +29.9% vs nat'l
Rank #190 of 3,222
94th percentile
Mean Commute Time
28.6 min +3.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,126 of 3,222
65th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Chesterfield County is $366,000 (+29.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,629/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.7%.

Median Home Value
$366,000 +29.8% vs nat'l
Rank #374 of 3,222
88th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,629 +40.1% vs nat'l
Rank #165 of 3,222
95th percentile
Homeownership Rate
76.7% +19.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,216 of 3,222
62th percentile
76.7% Homeownership

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Health

93.5% of residents in Chesterfield County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.0% above the national rate.

93.5% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
93.5% +2.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,220 of 3,222
62th percentile

About Chesterfield County, Virginia

Chesterfield County, Virginia has a total population of 377,869, making it the 197th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Chesterfield County is 39.0 years, which is 0.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Chesterfield County is $101,931, which ranks #152 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 35.6% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6%.

The median home value in Chesterfield County is $366,000, 29.8% above the national median. Renters in Chesterfield County pay a median gross rent of $1,629 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Chesterfield County, 43.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 29.9% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.6 min.

Chesterfield County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 56.4% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (22.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.9%).

All data for Chesterfield County, Virginia 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.