Chesterfield County, Virginia Demographics 2026
Chesterfield County, Virginia has a population of 377,869, the 5th most populous county in Virginia. The median household income is $101,931 and the median home value is $366,000. The poverty rate is 7.1%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Chesterfield County Quick Facts
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 | 371,610 | 377,869 | +1.7% |
| Median household income | $98,910 | $101,931 | +3.1% |
| Median home value | $336,700 | $366,000 | +8.7% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 61 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Chesterfield County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester | 24,474 | $95,104 | 8.1% | $327,200 |
| Meadowbrook | 20,749 | $86,054 | 12.4% | $298,500 |
| Midlothian | 19,120 | $110,084 | 3.2% | $408,500 |
| Bon Air | 16,904 | $101,879 | 6.7% | $365,200 |
| Brandermill | 13,730 | $107,396 | 7.8% | $376,000 |
| Manchester | 12,445 | $80,296 | 12.7% | $317,000 |
| Rockwood | 10,010 | $97,992 | 4.7% | $354,400 |
| Bellwood | 7,907 | $47,781 | 21.0% | $225,300 |
| Woodlake | 7,358 | $139,344 | 2.5% | $406,800 |
| Bensley | 5,949 | $50,547 | 22.0% | $218,500 |
| Ettrick | 5,910 | $58,137 | 12.9% | $211,200 |
| Enon | 4,137 | $76,341 | 6.7% | $253,600 |
| Matoaca | 2,724 | $70,174 | 21.9% | $251,000 |
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Population Overview
Chesterfield County is located in Virginia with a total population of 377,869. It is the 5th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia. The county encompasses 13 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Chesterfield County is 39.0 years. This is about the same as the state median of 39.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Chesterfield County is $101,931. This is 9% higher than the state median of $93,170. It is also 26% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.1%. This is 29% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 9% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $366,000. Housing costs are 5% lower than the state median of $383,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 76.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 67.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Chesterfield County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 56.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 22.8%.
Education
43.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 4% higher than the state rate of 42.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.1%. Notably, 16.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
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 Virginia 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, Virginia?
Chesterfield County has a population of 377,869, making it the 5th most populous county in Virginia.
What is the median income in Chesterfield County?
The median household income in Chesterfield County is $101,931 with a poverty rate of 7.1%.
How many cities are in Chesterfield County, Virginia?
Chesterfield County contains 13 Census-designated places.