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Chesterfield County, Virginia
Chesterfield County, Virginia. Chesterfield County had 397,148 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 9.1% since 2020, faster than Virginia (+2.9%). It holds 13 places (13 census-designated) and 75 census tracts. GEOID 51041.
Chesterfield County is one of the 17 counties of the Richmond, VA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
397,148
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 364,548 · ACS 2020-2024: 377,869
Median household income
$101,931
±$1,923 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$366,000
±$3,564 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$1,629
±$25 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
How many people live in Chesterfield County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 364,548 residents in Chesterfield County. The Census Bureau estimates 397,148 for July 1, 2025, up 9.1% since 2020, faster than Virginia (+2.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 377,869 over 424 square miles of land.
| Measure | Chesterfield County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 377,869 | 8,705,170 | +34,318 |
| Households | 140,155±557 | 3,365,732 | +15,184 |
| Average household size | 2.66±0.01 | 2.52 | −0.06 |
| Housing units | 145,709±144 | 3,684,756 | +15,002 |
Chesterfield County's population since 2000
From 259,903 in 2000 to 397,148 in 2025: up 52.8%. 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 13 places: 13 census-designated places. The largest is Chester with 24,474 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Chester | 23,414 | $95,104 |
|---|---|---|
| Meadowbrook | 20,898 | $86,054 |
| Midlothian | 18,320 | $110,084 |
| Bon Air | 18,022 | $101,879 |
| Brandermill | 13,730 | $107,396 |
| Manchester | 12,129 | $80,296 |
| Rockwood | 8,685 | $97,992 |
| Bellwood | 7,678 | $47,781 |
| Woodlake | 7,493 | $139,344 |
| Ettrick | 7,241 | $58,137 |
| Bensley | 5,971 | $50,547 |
| Enon | 4,075 | $76,341 |
| Matoaca | 2,655 | $70,174 |
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 39.0 years old; 23.7% are under 18 and 16.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 56.4%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 22.8%. 9.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Chesterfield County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.0±0.2 | 39.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.7% | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.1%±0.1 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.9% | 11.0% | +3.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 56.4%±0.2 pts | 58.4% | −5.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 22.8%±0.3 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.6%±0.2 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.4%±0.4 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.9%±0.5 pts | 13.1% | +1.3 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 14.0%±0.7 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.9%±0.4 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 12.6%±0.6 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.5%±0.5 pts | 6.9% | −1.1 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.1%±0.5 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 43.8%±0.9 pts | 42.2% | +3.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 16.9%±0.6 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.1%±0.3 pts | 3.1% | – |
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 140,155 households earn less than $101,931 a year (±$1,923), against $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $101,654 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Chesterfield County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $101,931±$1,923 | $93,170 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $128,631±$2,670 | $128,260 | – |
| Per capita income | $48,518±$1,020 | $50,666 | +$2,173 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.1%±0.7 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.9%±1.4 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.5%±0.6 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.3%±0.5 pts | 91.0% | – |
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 76.7% of Chesterfield County's occupied homes and renters 23.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $366,000 by its owner (±$3,564). The median renter pays $1,629 a month including utilities, and 41.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Chesterfield County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $366,000±$3,564 | $383,700 | +$69,157 |
| Median gross rent | $1,629±$25 | $1,579 | +$89 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.9%±2.5 pts | 39.4% | +4.0 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,933±$25 | $2,127 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.7%±0.8 pts | 67.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 145,709±144 | 3,684,756 | +15,002 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6%±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.3%±1.2 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.7%±0.7 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.0%±0.3 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.6%±0.4 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.4%±0.3 pts | 7.0% | – |
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 County building?
Builders took permits for 2,194 new housing units across Chesterfield County in 2025 (1,576 single-family), 5.5 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?
71.3% of Chesterfield County's workers drive alone and 19.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.6%.
| Measure | Chesterfield County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.7%±0.6 pts | 65.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6%±0.5 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 71.3%±1.1 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.4%±0.7 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.1 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.7%±0.1 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 19.5%±0.9 pts | 18.3% | +14.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.4 min±0.5 | 27.3 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 75 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $33,482 (Tract 1004.06) to $250,000 or more (Tract 1009.35).
All 75 census tracts of Chesterfield County, with their figures
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 Virginia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 5th of 133 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 13th of 133 |
| Residents per square mile | 38th of 133 |
| Median household income | 23rd of 133 |
| Median home value | 32nd of 133 |
| Median gross rent | 17th of 133 |
| Poverty rate | 111th of 133 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19th of 133 |
| Median age | 93rd of 133 |
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
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Chesterfield County 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' school search.