Chesterfield County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Chesterfield County is located in Virginia with a total population of 371,610. It is the 5th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Chesterfield County is 38.9 years. This is about average than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Chesterfield County is $98,910. This is 9% higher than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 26% higher. The poverty rate stands at 6.9%. This is 31% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $336,700. Housing costs are 7% lower than the state median of $360,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 77.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Chesterfield County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 57.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 23.0%.

Education

42.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 3% higher than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.9%. Notably, 16.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.