Population 43,784 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Chesterfield County
Household size in Chesterfield County
| Period | Chesterfield County | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.68 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.55 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.52 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.51 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.17 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Chesterfield County run a little small, averaging 2.51 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.68, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the north.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Chesterfield County
| Period | Chesterfield County | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.5 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.9 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.9 | 40.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.3 | 41.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.8 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Chesterfield County is 42.3 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 38.5 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the east.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Chesterfield County
| Period | Chesterfield County | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.6% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.6% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.1% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Chesterfield County: 16.1% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged up 1.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Chesterfield County has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of South Carolina counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Chesterfield County
Renters in Chesterfield County
| Period | Chesterfield County | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.4% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.1% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.9% | 30.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.2% | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than a quarter of households in Chesterfield County rent their homes (27.2%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 59.4% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northwest; owners are most common in the southwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 0.9 points, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Chesterfield County
| Period | Chesterfield County | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.5% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.1% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.0% | 13.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.7% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Chesterfield County: 15.7% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.8 points, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Chesterfield County
| Period | Chesterfield County | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +7 | +6 |
The housing in Chesterfield County is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1985, against 1980 nationally. Still, homes here are older than in South Carolina overall, where the median home dates to 1991. The median year built has moved up from 1979 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the east.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Chesterfield County
| Period | Chesterfield County | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $520 | $780 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $576 | $859 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $676 | $984 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $801 | $1,294 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$282 | +$514 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Chesterfield County costs $801 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $282 a month since 2006–10, up 54%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 33.2% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Chesterfield County
Bachelor's degrees in Chesterfield County
| Period | Chesterfield County | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 25.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.7% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Chesterfield County: 13.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 2.4 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only three of South Carolina's 46 counties have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Chesterfield County
| Period | Chesterfield County | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.5% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 75.7% | 85.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 76.2% | 87.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 82.1% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.7 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in six adults in Chesterfield County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 82.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.7 points, as it has nationally. Chesterfield County has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five South Carolina counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Chesterfield County
| Period | Chesterfield County | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −4.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs high in Chesterfield County: 7.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 4.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Chesterfield County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield County | 2.51 | 42.3 | 16.1% | 27.2% | 15.7% | 1985 | $801 | 13.7% | 82.1% | 7.2% |
| Marlboro County | 2.51 | 41.3 | 14.1% | 37.0% | 19.9% | 1978 | $740 | 9.1% | 78.4% | 10.9% |
| Scotland County | 2.50 | 39.5 | 18.3% | 38.2% | 12.2% | 1981 | $829 | 16.5% | 82.4% | 10.8% |
| Chester County | 2.48 | 42.6 | 14.7% | 21.6% | 11.2% | 1979 | $962 | 14.0% | 85.1% | 5.8% |
| Robeson County | 2.66 | 36.8 | 18.6% | 34.2% | 12.2% | 1985 | $816 | 15.1% | 80.3% | 5.8% |
| Union County | 2.34 | 44.5 | 17.0% | 28.7% | 15.0% | 1971 | $821 | 14.7% | 82.0% | 7.2% |
| Bladen County | 2.54 | 44.2 | 13.9% | 30.8% | 21.2% | 1984 | $798 | 19.8% | 88.3% | 5.9% |
| Laurens County | 2.51 | 41.9 | 12.8% | 28.5% | 15.1% | 1984 | $877 | 17.8% | 83.6% | 4.3% |
| Anderson County | 2.52 | 41.0 | 11.7% | 25.2% | 9.6% | 1987 | $1,073 | 27.4% | 88.3% | 5.4% |
| Onslow County | 2.56 | 31.2 | 10.4% | 36.3% | 13.5% | 1997 | $1,304 | 24.5% | 93.9% | 5.6% |
| Oconee County | 2.34 | 45.9 | 9.7% | 23.8% | 18.0% | 1988 | $913 | 28.4% | 87.2% | 5.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Chesterfield County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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