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Chester County, South Carolina Population 2021
Chester County, South Carolina's estimated population is 32,124 with a growth rate of -0.19% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Chester County, South Carolina is the 30th largest county inSouth Carolina. The 2010 Population was 33,163 and has seen a growth of -3.13% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 32,124 | -60 | -0.19% |
| 2020 | 32,184 | -60 | -0.19% |
| 2019 | 32,244 | -60 | -0.19% |
| 2018 | 32,304 | 5 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 32,299 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2016 | 32,297 | -113 | -0.35% |
| 2015 | 32,410 | -31 | -0.10% |
| 2014 | 32,441 | -296 | -0.90% |
| 2013 | 32,737 | 34 | 0.10% |
| 2012 | 32,703 | -180 | -0.55% |
| 2011 | 32,883 | -280 | -0.84% |
| 2010 | 33,163 | 993 | 3.09% |
| 1990 | 32,170 | 2,022 | 6.71% |
| 1980 | 30,148 | 337 | 1.13% |
| 1970 | 29,811 | -1,077 | -3.49% |
| 1960 | 30,888 | -1,709 | -5.24% |
| 1950 | 32,597 | 18 | 0.06% |
| 1940 | 32,579 | 776 | 2.44% |
| 1930 | 31,803 | -1,586 | -4.75% |
| 1920 | 33,389 | 3,964 | 13.47% |
| 1910 | 29,425 | 809 | 2.83% |
| 1900 | 28,616 | 1,956 | 7.34% |
| 1890 | 26,660 | 2,507 | 10.38% |
| 1880 | 24,153 | 5,348 | 28.44% |
| 1870 | 18,805 | 683 | 3.77% |
| 1860 | 18,122 | 84 | 0.47% |
| 1850 | 18,038 | 291 | 1.64% |
| 1840 | 17,747 | 565 | 3.29% |
| 1830 | 17,182 | 2,993 | 21.09% |
| 1820 | 14,189 | 2,710 | 23.61% |
| 1810 | 11,479 | 3,294 | 40.24% |
| 1800 | 8,185 | 1,319 | 19.21% |
| 1790 | 6,866 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-0.19% (-60)
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State
Founded
1785
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
33,163
Growth Since 2010
-3.13% (-1,039)
Chester County, South Carolina Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,518 | 60.41% |
| Black or African American | 11,972 | 37.05% |
| Two or More Races | 585 | 1.81% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 153 | 0.47% |
| Asian | 65 | 0.20% |
| Some Other Race | 18 | 0.06% |
Chester County, South Carolina Population by Race
Chester County, South Carolina Population Pyramid $2021
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Chester County, South Carolina Population by Age
Chester County, South Carolina Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,653 | 2.54 | 76.1 |
| Married | 5,462 | 3.15 | 89.6 |
| Non Family | 4,611 | 1.12 | 67.9 |
| Female | 2,081 | 3.83 | 63.7 |
| Male | 499 | 3.53 | 55.7 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
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Chester County, South Carolina Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,281 | 5.69% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,745 | 12.20% |
| High School Graduate | 8,844 | 39.31% |
| Some College | 4,146 | 18.43% |
| Associates Degree | 2,469 | 10.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,096 | 9.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 916 | 4.07% |
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Chester County, South Carolina Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Chester County, South Carolina Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,964 | 11,813 | 2,255 |
| Black | 7,910 | 6,190 | 689 |
| Hispanic | 305 | 223 | 15 |
| 2+ Races | 164 | 129 | 13 |
| Native American | 106 | 74 | |
| Asian | 65 | 59 | 36 |
| Other Race | 8 | 8 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 55.38%.
Chester County, South Carolina Educational Attainment by Race
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$32,214
Average Earnings
$41,521
Average Male
$26,933
Average Female
Chester County, South Carolina Earnings by Educational Attainment
Chester County, South Carolina Language by Age
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Chester County, South Carolina Language
97.32% of Chester County, South Carolina residents speak only English, while 2.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.21% of the population.
Chester County, South Carolina Language
Chester County, South Carolina Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 11,852 | 3,220 | 27.17% |
| White | 18,862 | 2,700 | 14.31% |
| Multiple | 573 | 242 | 42.23% |
| Native | 153 | 93 | 60.78% |
| Hispanic | 645 | 46 | 7.13% |
19.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.93%
Male Poverty Rate
20.31%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Chester County, South Carolina
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chester County, South Carolina is Native, with 60.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chester County, South Carolina is Hispanic, with 7.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.10%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.09%.
Chester County, South Carolina Poverty
Chester County, South Carolina Poverty Rate by Education
Chester County, South Carolina Marital Status
Marriage Rates
44.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.2%
Male Marriage Rate
42.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Chester County, South Carolina Married by Age and Sex
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Chester County, South Carolina Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Chester County, South Carolina Marital Status by Race
Chester County, South Carolina Marital Status
Chester County, South Carolina Veterans by War
Chester County, South Carolina Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,459 | 9.36% |
| Black | 431 | 4.80% |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 12.78% |
| Native American | 14 | 11.38% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 3.27% |
| Asian | 10 | 15.38% |
Chester County, South Carolina Veterans by Race
Chester County, South Carolina Veterans by Education
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12.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.91%
Veteran Disability Rate
Chester County, South Carolina Veterans by Education
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54.1%
Labor Force Participation
50.9%
Employment Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
Chester County, South Carolina Employment by Age
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Chester County, South Carolina Employment by Race
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Chester County, South Carolina 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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75.52%
Born in Chester County, South Carolina
98.69%
Native Born
1.31%
Foreign Born
0.41%
Non Citizen
0.90%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.69% of Chester County, South Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 75.52% having been born in South Carolina. 0.41% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Chester County, South Carolina Place of Birth
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990