State
County
Land Area (mi²)
31.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,489.90/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.05%
Growth Since 2010
0.02%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Chesterfield, Missouri Population 2021
47,492
Chesterfield is a city located in St. Louis County Missouri. With a 2020 population of 47,492, it is the 14th largest city in Missouri and the 836th largest city in the United States . Chesterfield is currently declining at a rate of -0.05% annually but its population has increased by 0.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 47,484 in 2010. Chesterfield reached it's highest population of 47,742 in 2015. Spanning over 34 miles, Chesterfield has a population density of 1,490 people per square mile.
The average household income in Chesterfield is $153,552 with a poverty rate of 4.18%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,200 per month, and the median house value is $379,800. The median age in Chesterfield is 46.5 years, 45.1 years for males, and 48.2 years for females.
Chesterfield Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chesterfield was:
- White: 82.14%
- Asian: 11.53%
- Black or African American: 3.83%
- Two or more races: 2.29%
- Other race: 0.13%
- Native American: 0.10%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Chesterfield, Missouri is 47,492 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 47,561.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 47,484.
Chesterfield, Missouri Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39,102 | 82.14% |
| Asian | 5,488 | 11.53% |
| Black or African American | 1,821 | 3.83% |
| Two or More Races | 1,088 | 2.29% |
| Some Other Race | 60 | 0.13% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 46 | 0.10% |
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Chesterfield Population by Race
Chesterfield Population Pyramid $2021
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Chesterfield Population by Age
Chesterfield Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 19,209 | 2.43 | 78 |
| Married | 11,898 | 2.96 | 89.6 |
| Non Family | 5,804 | 1.19 | 56.5 |
| Female | 1,148 | 3.06 | 69 |
| Male | 359 | 2.92 | 69.9 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
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Chesterfield Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 244 | 0.71% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 252 | 0.73% |
| High School Graduate | 3,865 | 11.23% |
| Some College | 4,925 | 14.31% |
| Associates Degree | 1,315 | 3.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 12,134 | 35.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 11,680 | 33.94% |
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Chesterfield Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Chesterfield Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 28,403 | 28,025 | 19,037 |
| Asian | 3,762 | 3,687 | 3,228 |
| Black | 1,113 | 1,090 | 712 |
| Hispanic | 680 | 660 | 505 |
| 2+ Races | 440 | 440 | 334 |
| Native American | 36 | 36 | 10 |
| Other Race | 36 | 36 | 17 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 85.81%.
Chesterfield Educational Attainment by Race
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$73,181
Average Earnings
$100,238
Average Male
$47,484
Average Female
Chesterfield Earnings by Educational Attainment
Chesterfield Language by Age
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Chesterfield Language
84.87% of Chesterfield residents speak only English, while 15.13% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 6.37% of the population.
Chesterfield Language
Chesterfield Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 36,999 | 1,575 | 4.26% |
| Asian | 5,476 | 166 | 3.03% |
| Black | 1,739 | 134 | 7.71% |
| Multiple | 1,088 | 49 | 4.50% |
| Hispanic | 1,314 | 27 | 2.05% |
4.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.02%
Male Poverty Rate
4.34%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Chesterfield
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chesterfield is Black, with 7.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chesterfield is Hispanic, with 2.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.47%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.09%.
Chesterfield Poverty
Chesterfield Poverty Rate by Education
Chesterfield Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
62.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.8%
Male Marriage Rate
59.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Chesterfield Married by Age and Sex
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Chesterfield Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Chesterfield Marital Status by Race
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Chesterfield Marital Status
Chesterfield Veterans by War
Chesterfield Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,295 | 7.26% |
| Hispanic | 85 | 10.00% |
| Black | 65 | 4.73% |
| Asian | 44 | 1.10% |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 6.43% |
| Native American | 9 | 19.57% |
Chesterfield Veterans by Race
Chesterfield Veterans by Education
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1.58%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
Chesterfield Veterans by Education
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61.9%
Labor Force Participation
60.4%
Employment Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
Chesterfield Employment by Age
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Chesterfield Employment by Race
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Chesterfield Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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85.93%
Native Born
14.07%
Foreign Born
6.57%
Non Citizen
7.51%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
85.93% of Chesterfield residents were born in the United States, with 53.30% having been born in Missouri. 6.57% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Chesterfield Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 47,492 | -23 | -0.05% |
| 2020 | 47,515 | -23 | -0.05% |
| 2019 | 47,538 | -23 | -0.05% |
| 2018 | 47,561 | 4 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 47,557 | -57 | -0.12% |
| 2016 | 47,614 | -128 | -0.27% |
| 2015 | 47,742 | 45 | 0.09% |
| 2014 | 47,697 | 32 | 0.07% |
| 2013 | 47,665 | 10 | 0.02% |
| 2012 | 47,655 | 69 | 0.15% |
| 2011 | 47,586 | 98 | 0.21% |
| 2010 | 47,488 | 686 | 0.15% |
| 2000 | 46,802 | 8,811 | 2.11% |
| 1990 | 37,991 | 37,191 | 47.12% |
| 1980 | 800 | 100 | 1.34% |
| 1970 | 700 | 600 | 6.70% |
| 1940 | 100 | 0.00% |