Population 48,748 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Chesterfield
Household size in Chesterfield
| Period | Chesterfield | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.50 | 2.52 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.47 | 2.53 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.48 | 2.49 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.41 | 2.46 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.06 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Chesterfield run small, averaging 2.41 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.50 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southeast.
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
| Period | Chesterfield | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.6 | 38.5 | 38.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.6 | 39.5 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.6 | 40.7 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.2 | 40.8 | 40.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.5 | +2.3 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Chesterfield skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 46.6, even as the national median rose. Only 11 of the 191 Missouri cities with 5,000+ people are older.
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
| Period | Chesterfield | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 11.7% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 11.5% | 11.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 11.0% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 11.1% | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.8% of households in Chesterfield, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 1.4 points, even as the national share fell. Only ten of the 191 Missouri cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
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
Renters in Chesterfield
| Period | Chesterfield | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.5% | 28.3% | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.1% | 30.1% | 32.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.0% | 31.1% | 33.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.5% | 29.6% | 31.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 22.5% of households in Chesterfield rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Nearly four in ten owners (38.5%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the east. The renter share is up 3.1 points from 2006–10, 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
| Period | Chesterfield | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 9.6% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 10.1% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 10.1% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 8.8% | 10.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −0.8 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Chesterfield: just 5.4% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has edged down 1.4 points since 2006–10, 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
| Period | Chesterfield | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1972 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1972 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1973 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1975 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Chesterfield are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1983, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in the wider St. Louis area, where the median home dates to 1975. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the northeast has the oldest housing.
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
| Period | Chesterfield | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,084 | $825 | $740 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,087 | $920 | $816 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,403 | $1,010 | $899 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,805 | $1,239 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$721 | +$414 | +$383 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Chesterfield costs $1,805 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $721 a month since 2006–10, up 66%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 28.1% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Of the 191 Missouri cities with 5,000+ people, only six have higher rents.
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
Bachelor's degrees in Chesterfield
| Period | Chesterfield | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.2% | 30.3% | 26.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 64.7% | 32.1% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 69.6% | 34.9% | 29.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 72.0% | 38.5% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.7 pts | +8.3 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Chesterfield: 72.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.7 points, mirroring the country. Of the 191 Missouri cities with 5,000+ people, only seven have a higher 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
| Period | Chesterfield | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.5% | 88.8% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.9% | 90.5% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.6% | 92.1% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.0% | 93.6% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +4.8 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Chesterfield: 98.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged up 1.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only ten of the 191 Missouri cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
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
| Period | Chesterfield | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.2% | 7.7% | 7.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.5% | 8.8% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.6% | 4.9% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 4.3% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −3.4 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Chesterfield has been low: just 3.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield | 2.41 | 46.2 | 5.8% | 22.5% | 5.4% | 1983 | $1,805 | 72.0% | 98.0% | 3.1% |
| Clarkson Valley | 2.97 | 46.3 | 5.3% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 1987 | $1,605 | 81.8% | 99.6% | 5.3% |
| Town and Country | 2.53 | 44.6 | 4.3% | 16.3% | 3.9% | 1979 | $2,042 | 75.9% | 98.2% | 3.5% |
| Winchester | 2.54 | 36.3 | 5.2% | 20.8% | 0.8% | 1962 | $1,232 | 32.9% | 94.1% | 2.6% |
| Ballwin | 2.54 | 43.6 | 5.4% | 15.0% | 5.2% | 1981 | $1,571 | 65.9% | 97.7% | 4.1% |
| Ellisville | 2.57 | 45.1 | 6.2% | 21.5% | 4.4% | 1986 | $1,376 | 63.8% | 97.2% | 3.6% |
| Manchester | 2.53 | 41.0 | 4.6% | 28.6% | 3.3% | 1976 | $1,399 | 61.4% | 97.4% | 3.5% |
| Creve Coeur | 2.40 | 43.5 | 6.9% | 35.6% | 9.1% | 1977 | $1,795 | 70.5% | 98.0% | 2.0% |
| Wildwood | 2.72 | 47.0 | 5.9% | 8.8% | 7.3% | 1991 | $1,716 | 69.7% | 98.0% | 3.1% |
| Twin Oaks | 1.97 | 41.7 | 4.0% | 37.9% | 4.1% | 1987 | $1,613 | 72.3% | 97.7% | 3.1% |
| Grover | 2.73 | 43.4 | 4.8% | 11.1% | 3.1% | 1993 | $1,595 | 63.4% | 97.7% | 3.0% |
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. 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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