Population 5,480 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Chesterfield
Household size in Chesterfield
| Period | Chesterfield | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.45 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.59 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.48 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.40 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Chesterfield are small: just 2.40 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.45, mirroring the country.
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 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.5 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.1 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.3 | 40.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.2 | 41.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.7 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
Chesterfield skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 40.5 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.8% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.9% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Chesterfield: 17.9% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 5.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Chesterfield has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of South Carolina cities.
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 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.4% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.6% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.5% | 30.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.1% | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 22.1% 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. Among homeowners, 58.6% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southeast and least common in the northeast.
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 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.7% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.3% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.8% | 13.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.2% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.2% of the housing in Chesterfield, 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.
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 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in Chesterfield are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1982, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in South Carolina overall, where the median home dates to 1991. The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $597 | $780 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $590 | $859 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $651 | $984 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $859 | $1,294 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$261 | +$514 | +$606 |
Rent in Chesterfield runs $859 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $261 a month since 2006–10, up 44%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 33.8% of household income on rent, 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 west; the highest are in the east.
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 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 25.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.7% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.2% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Chesterfield: 18.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.5 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the south.
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 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.0% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.3% | 85.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.4% | 87.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.1% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.1 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in Chesterfield never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 8.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Chesterfield has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of South Carolina cities.
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 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.4% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.2 pts | −4.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Chesterfield runs below the national rate: 3.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 6.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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 | 2.40 | 47.2 | 17.9% | 22.1% | 14.2% | 1982 | $859 | 18.2% | 83.1% | 3.5% |
| Ruby | 2.50 | 37.6 | 14.7% | 27.3% | 16.6% | 1987 | $782 | 12.3% | 81.2% | 7.6% |
| Windsor Park | 2.10 | 52.5 | 16.1% | 33.4% | 20.6% | 1981 | $664 | 9.4% | 77.0% | 11.5% |
| McFarlan | 2.21 | 42.6 | 8.8% | 29.5% | 18.5% | 1983 | $944 | 7.2% | 75.3% | 7.3% |
| Cheraw | 2.43 | 45.2 | 17.9% | 31.0% | 17.8% | 1980 | $843 | 17.1% | 86.3% | 9.8% |
| Morven | 2.90 | 34.1 | 18.3% | 29.4% | 16.7% | 1978 | $708 | 7.0% | 78.6% | 3.0% |
| Mount Croghan | 2.48 | 41.1 | 7.6% | 27.1% | 10.6% | 1988 | $766 | 12.7% | 74.5% | 4.8% |
| Deep Creek | 2.23 | 47.3 | 19.9% | 21.3% | 19.9% | 1981 | $796 | 8.3% | 76.0% | 1.8% |
| Montrose | 2.32 | 50.8 | 9.1% | 21.4% | 13.5% | 1988 | $651 | 22.2% | 91.9% | 7.7% |
| Wallace | 2.34 | 48.4 | 17.8% | 17.7% | 28.2% | 1982 | $773 | 3.6% | 74.5% | 4.2% |
| Jefferson | 2.73 | 38.4 | 11.9% | 20.1% | 11.2% | 1989 | $817 | 13.9% | 79.7% | 7.9% |
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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