Chester County, South Carolina Population 2022
Chester County, South Carolina's estimated population is 32,064 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 in South Carolina. The 2010 Population was 33,163 and has seen a growth of -3.31% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 6,866 | 0.00% | |
| 1800 | 8,185 | 1,319 | 19.21% |
| 1810 | 11,479 | 3,294 | 40.24% |
| 1820 | 14,189 | 2,710 | 23.61% |
| 1830 | 17,182 | 2,993 | 21.09% |
| 1840 | 17,747 | 565 | 3.29% |
| 1850 | 18,038 | 291 | 1.64% |
| 1860 | 18,122 | 84 | 0.47% |
| 1870 | 18,805 | 683 | 3.77% |
| 1880 | 24,153 | 5,348 | 28.44% |
| 1890 | 26,660 | 2,507 | 10.38% |
| 1900 | 28,616 | 1,956 | 7.34% |
| 1910 | 29,425 | 809 | 2.83% |
| 1920 | 33,389 | 3,964 | 13.47% |
| 1930 | 31,803 | -1,586 | -4.75% |
| 1940 | 32,579 | 776 | 2.44% |
| 1950 | 32,597 | 18 | 0.06% |
| 1960 | 30,888 | -1,709 | -5.24% |
| 1970 | 29,811 | -1,077 | -3.49% |
| 1980 | 30,148 | 337 | 1.13% |
| 1990 | 32,170 | 2,022 | 6.71% |
| 2010 | 33,163 | 993 | 3.09% |
| 2011 | 32,883 | -280 | -0.84% |
| 2012 | 32,703 | -180 | -0.55% |
| 2013 | 32,737 | 34 | 0.10% |
| 2014 | 32,441 | -296 | -0.90% |
| 2015 | 32,410 | -31 | -0.10% |
| 2016 | 32,297 | -113 | -0.35% |
| 2017 | 32,299 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 32,304 | 5 | 0.02% |
| 2019 | 32,244 | -60 | -0.19% |
| 2020 | 32,184 | -60 | -0.19% |
| 2021 | 32,124 | -60 | -0.19% |
| 2022 | 32,064 | -60 | -0.19% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,406 | 60.15% |
| Black or African American | 11,875 | 36.81% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 123 | 0.38% |
| Asian | 151 | 0.47% |
| Some Other Race | 17 | 0.05% |
| Two or More Races | 688 | 2.13% |
Chester County, South Carolina Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,861 | 2.49 | 78.8 |
| Married | 5,842 | 3.09 | 89.6 |
| Male | 630 | 3.11 | 72.5 |
| Female | 2,057 | 3.45 | 67.8 |
| Non Family | 4,332 | 1.15 | 70.4 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,196 | 5.31% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,470 | 10.97% |
| High School Graduate | 9,179 | 40.77% |
| Some College | 4,415 | 19.61% |
| Associates Degree | 2,166 | 9.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,121 | 9.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 966 | 4.29% |
Chester County, South Carolina Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 133 | 93 | 69 |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 236 | 208 | 54 |
| White | 13,944 | 11,947 | 2,225 |
| Hispanic | 327 | 241 | 47 |
| Black | 7,884 | 6,384 | 711 |
| Native American | 46 | 31 |
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 51.88%.
$33,182
Average Earnings
$40,546
Average Male
$27,101
Average Female
Chester County, South Carolina Language by Age
Chester County, South Carolina Language
96.83% of Chester County, South Carolina residents speak only English, while 3.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.12% of the population.
Chester County, South Carolina Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 123 | 45 | 36.59% |
| Black | 11,736 | 3,569 | 30.41% |
| Multiple | 688 | 195 | 28.34% |
| White | 18,796 | 2,035 | 10.83% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Hispanic | 661 | 79 | 11.95% |
18.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.14%
Male Poverty Rate
20.69%
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 36.59% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chester County, South Carolina is Hispanic, with 11.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.48%.
Chester County, South Carolina Marital Status
Marriage Rates
47.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.1%
Male Marriage Rate
44.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Chester County, South Carolina Married by Age and Sex
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,455 | 9.37% |
| Black | 514 | 5.77% |
| Native American | 7 | 7.78% |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 7.07% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 3.70% |
Chester County, South Carolina Veterans by Education
11.61%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.59%
Veteran Disability Rate
54.3%
Labor Force Participation
51.6%
Employment Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
74.28%
Born in Chester County, South Carolina
98.32%
Native Born
1.68%
Foreign Born
0.52%
Non Citizen
1.15%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.32% of Chester County, South Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 74.28% having been born in South Carolina. 0.52% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- 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