Chester County's estimated 2026 population is 32,643 with a growth rate of 0.49% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Chester County is the 29th largest county in South Carolina. The 2010 population was 33,163 and has seen a growth of -1.57% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Chester County includes 58.27% White, 36.04% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (58.27%)
Black or African American (36.04%)
Two or more races (4.07%)
Other race (0.9%)
Asian (0.53%)
Native American (0.17%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.03%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,749 | 58.27% |
| Black or African American | 11,596 | 36.04% |
| Two or more races | 1,308 | 4.07% |
| Other race | 290 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 170 | 0.53% |
| Native American | 55 | 0.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.03% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Chester County's average per capita income is $37,939. Household income levels show a median of $51,216. The poverty rate stands at 19.32%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $76,758 | - |
| Families | $61,343 | $75,656 |
| Households | $51,216 | $66,845 |
| Non Families | $30,227 | $38,884 |
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