Chesterfield County, South Carolina Demographics 2026

Name: Chesterfield County, South Carolina Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Chesterfield County, South Carolina has a population of 43,784, the 25th most populous county in South Carolina. The median household income is $49,235 and the median home value is $116,200. The poverty rate is 20.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Chesterfield County Quick Facts

Population 43,784

Median Household Income $49,235

Median Home Value $116,200

Poverty Rate 20.3%

Unemployment Rate 7.5%

Median Age 42.0 years

Homeownership Rate 72.8%

Affordability Ratio 2.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 13.6%

High School Graduation 82.6%

Cities/Places 9

Population 43,784 25th of 46

Median Income $49,235 29% lower than state

Poverty Rate 20.3%

Unemployment 7.5%

How Chesterfield County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	43,575	43,784	+0.5%
Median household income	$47,620	$49,235	+3.4%
Median home value	$101,400	$116,200	+14.6%

Median Household Income

Chesterfield

$49,235

$69,324

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Chesterfield

$116,200

$259,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 24.8%

$25K-$50K 26.2%

$50K-$100K 27.9%

$100K+ 21.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.5%

$10K-$15K

6.8%

$15K-$20K

5.8%

$20K-$25K

4.7%

$25K-$30K

6.6%

$30K-$35K

4.2%

$35K-$40K

5.6%

$40K-$45K

4.7%

$45K-$50K

5.1%

$50K-$60K

7.7%

$60K-$75K

9.1%

$75K-$100K

11.1%

$100K-$125K

8.0%

$125K-$150K

4.4%

$150K-$200K

5.9%

$200K+

2.9%

Employment

7.5% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

57.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.8%

Renter 27.2%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $762/mo 18.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.2%

18-34

20.1%

35-54

24.8%

55-74

25.5%

75+

7.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 55 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Chesterfield County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Cheraw	4,960	$26,689	37.0%	$152,200
Pageland	2,489	$42,679	20.0%	$186,600
Chesterfield	1,465	$44,526	28.3%	$184,200
McBee	818	$63,125	10.1%	$89,300
Cash	754	$97,115	14.1%	$96,500
Jefferson	737	$40,625	21.4%	$154,400
Patrick	331	$34,773	30.5%	$51,900
Ruby	244	$75,313	13.9%	$114,400
Mount Croghan	170	$68,594	15.9%	$116,700

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Population Overview

Chesterfield County is located in South Carolina with a total population of 43,784. It is the 25th most populous county out of 46 in South Carolina. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Chesterfield County is 42.0 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Chesterfield County is $49,235. This is 29% lower than the state median of $69,324. It is also 39% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.3%. This is 45% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.1%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 7.5%. This is 53% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $116,200. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $259,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Chesterfield County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% higher than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Chesterfield County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 58.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 30.0%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

13.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 58% lower than the state rate of 32.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Chesterfield County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against South Carolina and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Chesterfield County, South Carolina?

Chesterfield County has a population of 43,784, making it the 25th most populous county in South Carolina.

What is the median income in Chesterfield County?

The median household income in Chesterfield County is $49,235 with a poverty rate of 20.3%.

How many cities are in Chesterfield County, South Carolina?

Chesterfield County contains 9 Census-designated places.