Chesterfield County's estimated 2026 population is 45,224 with a growth rate of 0.82% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Chesterfield County is the 25th largest county in South Carolina. The 2010 population was 46,612 and has seen a growth of -2.98% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Chesterfield County includes 61.48% White, 30.69% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (61.48%)
Black or African American (30.69%)
Two or more races (5.47%)
Other race (1.44%)
Native American (0.54%)
Asian (0.38%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,791 | 61.48% |
| Black or African American | 13,374 | 30.69% |
| Two or more races | 2,384 | 5.47% |
| Other race | 626 | 1.44% |
| Native American | 235 | 0.54% |
| Asian | 165 | 0.38% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Chesterfield County's average per capita income is $38,649. Household income levels show a median of $47,620. The poverty rate stands at 20.16%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $78,021 | $94,210 |
| Families | $59,566 | $77,747 |
| Households | $47,620 | $68,312 |
| Non Families | $29,160 | $48,031 |
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