County · South Carolina
Chesterfield County, South Carolina
Chesterfield County, South Carolina. Chesterfield County had 44,740 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.4% since 2020, slower than South Carolina (+8.8%). It holds 9 places (8 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 14 census tracts. GEOID 45025.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
44,740
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 43,273 · ACS 2020-2024: 43,784
Median household income
$49,235
±$2,518 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $69,324
Median home value
$116,200
±$8,350 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $259,000
Median gross rent
$762
±$63 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $1,180
How many people live in Chesterfield County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 43,273 residents in Chesterfield County. The Census Bureau estimates 44,740 for July 1, 2025, up 3.4% since 2020, slower than South Carolina (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 43,784 over 799 square miles of land.
| Measure | Chesterfield County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 43,784 | 5,296,225 | −2,169 |
| Households | 17,534±406 | 2,117,989 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.45±0.06 | 2.44 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 20,843±64 | 2,443,039 | −832 |
Chesterfield County's population since 2000
From 42,768 in 2000 to 44,740 in 2025: up 4.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Chesterfield County?
Chesterfield County holds 9 places: 8 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Cheraw with 4,921 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Cheraw | 5,040 | $26,689 |
|---|---|---|
| Pageland | 2,456 | $42,679 |
| Chesterfield | 1,357 | $44,526 |
| Jefferson | 772 | $40,625 |
| McBee | 758 | $63,125 |
| CashGEOID 4512205 | 445 | $97,115 |
| Ruby | 307 | $75,313 |
| Patrick | 266 | $34,773 |
| Mount CroghanGEOID 4548355 | 135 | $68,594 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Chesterfield County?
The median resident of Chesterfield County is 42.0 years old; 22.2% are under 18 and 19.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 58.4%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 30.0%. 3.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Chesterfield County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.0±0.5 | 40.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.2% | 21.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.0%±0.1 pts | 18.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.9% | 7.4% | +1.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 58.4%±0.2 pts | 61.9% | −1.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 30.0%±1.0 pts | 24.6% | −1.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.1 pts | 1.7% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.7%±1.0 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.6%±0.5 pts | 5.8% | +0.9 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.5%±0.7 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.0%±0.9 pts | 8.3% | – |
| With a disability | 18.3%±1.4 pts | 14.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.6%±1.5 pts | 9.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.6%±1.7 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.6%±1.5 pts | 32.1% | +3.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.1%±1.1 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6%±0.8 pts | 3.7% | – |
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 County earn?
Half of Chesterfield County's 17,534 households earn less than $49,235 a year (±$2,518), against $69,324 in South Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $51,080 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 20.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Chesterfield County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,235±$2,518 | $69,324 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $69,908±$5,464 | $95,567 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,214±$2,142 | $39,236 | +$2,969 |
| People below the poverty line | 20.3%±2.4 pts | 14.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 27.8%±4.9 pts | 19.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.0%±2.2 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.8%±2.1 pts | 88.8% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 72.8% of Chesterfield County's occupied homes and renters 27.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $116,200 by its owner (±$8,350). The median renter pays $762 a month including utilities, and 45.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Chesterfield County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $116,200±$8,350 | $259,000 | +$15,898 |
| Median gross rent | $762±$63 | $1,180 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.0%±6.4 pts | 42.8% | +13.7 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,156±$41 | $1,529 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.8%±2.5 pts | 71.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 20,843±64 | 2,443,039 | −832 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±0.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.0%±1.8 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 54.9%±2.7 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 37.5%±2.7 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.6%±1.1 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.0%±1.0 pts | 3.6% | – |
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 County building?
Builders took permits for 117 new housing units across Chesterfield County in 2025 (117 single-family), 2.6 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Chesterfield County get to work?
82.4% of Chesterfield County's workers drive alone and 2.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.5%.
| Measure | Chesterfield County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.2%±1.8 pts | 60.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.5%±1.6 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 82.4%±2.6 pts | 76.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.6%±1.9 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.7%±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.9%±0.7 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.5%±0.7 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.5 min±1.1 | 25.6 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 are Chesterfield County's census tracts?
Chesterfield County is divided into 14 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $35,034 (Tract 9501.02) to $61,594 (Tract 9507.02).
| Tract 9501.0145025950101 | 4,640±527 | $58,075 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9501.0245025950102 | 4,081±602 | $35,034 |
| Tract 950245025950200 | 4,710±596 | $58,676 |
| Tract 950345025950300 | 2,850±455 | $48,762 |
| Tract 9504.0145025950401 | 2,435±316 | $51,875 |
| Tract 9504.0245025950402 | 4,018±629 | $55,161 |
| Tract 9505.0145025950501 | 2,145±287 | $43,295 |
| Tract 9505.0345025950503 | 2,394±346 | $47,846 |
| Tract 9505.0445025950504 | 3,332±496 | $27,319 |
| Tract 9506.0145025950601 | 2,306±484 | $40,000 |
| Tract 9506.0245025950602 | 3,049±369 | $45,089 |
| Tract 9507.0145025950701 | 3,739±575 | $48,295 |
| Tract 9507.0245025950702 | 1,641±356 | $61,594 |
| Tract 950845025950800 | 2,444±382 | $54,762 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Chesterfield County compare with South Carolina's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 25th of 46 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 25th of 46 |
| Residents per square mile | 30th of 46 |
| Median household income | 33rd of 46 |
| Median home value | 35th of 46 |
| Median gross rent | 39th of 46 |
| Poverty rate | 13th of 46 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43rd of 46 |
| Median age | 20th of 46 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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