Town · South Carolina
Chesterfield, South Carolina
Chesterfield, town, in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. Chesterfield had 1,357 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,357 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,465 (±297). GEOID 4514140.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,357
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,357 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,465 ±297
Median household income
$44,526
±$9,175 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $69,324
Median home value
$184,200
±$49,937 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $259,000
Median gross rent
$760
±$151 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $1,180
Where is Chesterfield and what county is it in?
Chesterfield is a town in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. It covers 4.1 square miles of land, 333 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Chesterfield, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,357 people lived in Chesterfield on July 1, 2025, up 0.9% since 2020, slower than South Carolina (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 1,357 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,465 (±297).
| Measure | Chesterfield | Chesterfield County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,465 ±297 | 43,784 | no clear change |
| Households | 591 ±104 | 17,534 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.29 ±0.29 | 2.45 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 705 ±118 | 20,843 | no clear change |
Chesterfield's population since 2000
From 1,318 in 2000 to 1,357 in 2025: up 3.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Chesterfield as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Chesterfield?
The median resident of Chesterfield is 48.3 years old; 25.2% are under 18 and 24.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 61.8%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 29.8%.
| Measure | Chesterfield | Chesterfield County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.3 ±9.4 | 42.0 | +11.4 |
| Under 18 years | 25.2% ±7.2 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.3% ±6.2 pts | 19.0% | – |
| Male | 52.6% ±5.9 pts | 48.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.0% ±4.3 pts | 5.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 61.8% ±11.2 pts | 58.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 29.8% ±11.1 pts | 30.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.1% ±2.8 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.9% ±1.4 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.8% ±2.2 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.2% ±2.9 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.3% ±4.7 pts | 7.0% | – |
| With a disability | 27.8% ±7.1 pts | 18.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.9% ±5.6 pts | 11.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 72.3% ±9.5 pts | 82.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.4% ±5.9 pts | 13.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.8% ±3.5 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.0% ±6.0 pts | 91.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8% ±1.1 pts | 1.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Chesterfield earn?
Half of Chesterfield's 591 households earn less than $44,526 a year (±$9,175), against $49,235 in Chesterfield County and $69,324 in South Carolina. In 2015-2019 the median was $68,691 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $24,165 after inflation. 28.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Chesterfield | Chesterfield County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $44,526 ±$9,175 | $49,235 | −$24,165 |
| Mean household income | $62,276 ±$10,745 | $69,908 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,043 ±$5,052 | $29,214 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 28.3% ±10.1 pts | 20.3% | +12.5 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 34.4% ±22.7 pts | 27.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 21.0% ±9.5 pts | 18.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 81.2% ±9.4 pts | 89.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.6% ±7.8 pts | 82.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Chesterfield?
Owners occupy 64.1% of Chesterfield's occupied homes and renters 35.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $184,200 by its owner (±$49,937). The median renter pays $760 a month including utilities, and 38.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Chesterfield | Chesterfield County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $184,200 ±$49,937 | $116,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $760 ±$151 | $762 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.2% ±19.6 pts | 45.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,289 ±$185 | $1,156 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.1% ±9.1 pts | 72.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 35.9% ±9.1 pts | 27.2% | – |
| Housing units | 705 ±118 | 20,843 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±10.9 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.8% ±9.1 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.9% ±7.4 pts | 54.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.7% ±2.3 pts | 37.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3% ±0.6 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.3% ±0.6 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 24.4% ±7.8 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.6% ±6.0 pts | 9.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Chesterfield building?
Builders took permits for 7 new housing units in Chesterfield in 2025 (7 in single-family houses), 5.2 per 1,000 residents against 8.2 across South Carolina.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Chesterfield work and get to work?
86.4% of Chesterfield's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 22.5 minutes.
| Measure | Chesterfield | Chesterfield County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 47.6% ±7.7 pts | 57.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 10.0% ±8.6 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 86.4% ±9.7 pts | 82.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.3% ±8.7 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±8.9 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 1.4% ±2.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.9% ±2.3 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.5 min ±3.6 | 24.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Chesterfield?
No census tract lies mostly in Chesterfield; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9504.02Chesterfield County | 4,018 | $55,161 |
| Tract 9504.01Chesterfield County | 2,435 | $51,875 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Chesterfield) · Census block assignment files
How does Chesterfield compare with other places in South Carolina?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Chesterfield is the 9,133rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 137th-most populous of 271 in South Carolina.
Chesterfield ranks 179th of 248 places in South Carolina with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 137th | 271 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 102nd | 149 |
| Residents per square mile | 238th | 261 |
| Median household income | 179th | 248 |
| Per capita income | 168th | 259 |
| Median home value | 137th | 248 |
| Median gross rent | 196th | 235 |
| Poverty rate | 58th | 214 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 156th | 226 |
| Median age | 41st | 261 |
| Owner-occupied share | 144th | 258 |
| Travel time to work | 172nd | 261 |
Chesterfield's figures with every place in South Carolina (CSV)
Every place in South Carolina, sortable · Compare Chesterfield with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Chesterfield?
20 of the 57 figures for Chesterfield on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Chesterfield are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Chesterfield.