Chesterfield County, VA

Chesterfield County Overview

366,019
TOTAL POPULATION
177,338
MALE POPULATION
188,681
FEMALE POPULATION
93.99
MALES / 100 FEMALES
106.40
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$45,041
PER CAPITA INCOME
$113,336
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$95,757
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
22.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
77.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$12,259
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
197,088
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
67.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Chesterfield County Area Codes

Race in Chesterfield County

The most populous races in Chesterfield County are White / Caucasian (226,434 | 61.9%), Black / African American (86,495 | 23.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (36,094 | 9.9%).
Race in Chesterfield County
Race# Population% Population
Asian12,8313.5%
Black / African American86,49523.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific2800.1%
Hispanic or Latino36,0949.9%
Native / Alaskan8240.2%
White / Caucasian226,43461.9%
Two or more Races19,6665.4%
Some other Race19,4895.3%
Total366,019100.0%

Ancestry in Chesterfield County

The most populous ancestries reported in Chesterfield County are English (48,197 | 13.2%), German (37,642 | 10.3%), Irish (30,958 | 8.5%), American (22,852 | 6.2%), and Central American (15,408 | 4.2%), together accounting for 42.4% of all Chesterfield County residents.
Ancestry in Chesterfield County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan3200.1%
African3,2920.9%
Alaska Native30.0%
Aleut10.0%
Alsatian250.0%
American22,8526.2%
Apache1210.0%
Arab2,3980.7%
Argentinean890.0%
Armenian2310.1%
Australian240.0%
Austrian3620.1%
Barbadian920.0%
Basque290.0%
Belgian3200.1%
Belizean1230.0%
Bhutanese1,0180.3%
Blackfeet2060.1%
Bolivian2290.1%
Brazilian1510.0%
British2,8250.8%
British West Indian1210.0%
Bulgarian160.0%
Burmese2,2540.6%
Canadian7410.2%
Cape Verdean320.0%
Celtic170.0%
Central American15,4084.2%
Central American Indian6670.2%
Cherokee9350.3%
Chilean1780.1%
Chippewa70.0%
Choctaw1240.0%
Colombian1,0710.3%
Comanche970.0%
Costa Rican1010.0%
Creek10.0%
Croatian1060.0%
Cuban9760.3%
Czech8130.2%
Czechoslovakian2090.1%
Danish6170.2%
Delaware90.0%
Dominican1,0960.3%
Dutch2,7560.7%
Eastern European6410.2%
Ecuadorian3480.1%
Egyptian2740.1%
English48,19713.2%
Estonian260.0%
Ethiopian800.0%
European9,1052.5%
Filipino1670.1%
Finnish1200.0%
French6,3121.7%
French American Indian110.0%
French Canadian1,3230.4%
German37,64210.3%
Ghanaian600.0%
Greek1,0220.3%
Guamanian / Chamorro2600.1%
Guatemalan4,1451.1%
Guyanese680.0%
Haitian1790.1%
Honduran2,2350.6%
Hungarian1,1540.3%
Icelander3700.1%
Indian (Asian)2,2100.6%
Indonesian450.0%
Inupiat190.0%
Iranian1110.0%
Iraqi110.0%
Irish30,9588.5%
Iroquois180.0%
Israeli1500.0%
Italian14,9164.1%
Jamaican1,3150.4%
Japanese8180.2%
Jordanian930.0%
Kenyan200.0%
Korean3,4030.9%
Latvian1070.0%
Lebanese8100.2%
Liberian230.0%
Lithuanian5090.1%
Lumbee270.0%
Luxembourger330.0%
Malaysian610.0%
Mexican7,3292.0%
Mexican American Indian310.0%
Moroccan730.0%
Native Hawaiian2080.1%
Navajo490.0%
Nicaraguan1510.0%
Nigerian5180.1%
Northern European2070.1%
Norwegian1,9720.5%
Osage410.0%
Pakistani4230.1%
Palestinian690.0%
Panamanian6660.2%
Paraguayan1520.0%
Pennsylvania German560.0%
Peruvian4710.1%
Polish5,5981.5%
Portuguese1,0140.3%
Puerto Rican5,4651.5%
Romanian3100.1%
Russian1,1100.3%
Salvadoran7,8302.1%
Samoan270.0%
Scandinavian8340.2%
Scotch-Irish5,2181.4%
Scottish6,6321.8%
Seminole40.0%
Senegalese550.0%
Serbian580.0%
Sierra Leonean1740.1%
Sioux10.0%
Slavic1530.0%
Slovak6870.2%
Slovene920.0%
South African850.0%
South American3,4140.9%
South American Indian170.0%
Spaniard5440.2%
Spanish3720.1%
Spanish American250.0%
Sri Lankan1,4880.4%
Subsaharan African5,0211.4%
Sudanese780.0%
Swedish2,4440.7%
Swiss5980.2%
Syrian240.0%
Thai3,1230.9%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian1000.0%
Turkish1360.0%
U.S. Virgin Islander1340.0%
Ugandan450.0%
Ukrainian7340.2%
Uruguayan540.0%
Venezuelan7940.2%
Vietnamese530.0%
Welsh2,8290.8%
West Indian3570.1%
Yugoslavian1750.1%
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Immigrants in Chesterfield County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Chesterfield County came from Latin America (16,639 | 4.5%), Central America (12,631 | 3.5%), Asia (9,138 | 2.5%), El Salvador (5,192 | 1.4%), and Europe (3,600 | 1.0%), together accounting for 12.9% of all Chesterfield County residents.
Immigrants in Chesterfield County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan2320.1%
Africa2,6860.7%
Argentina520.0%
Armenia50.0%
Asia9,1382.5%
Australia530.0%
Austria80.0%
Bahamas190.0%
Bangladesh1030.0%
Barbados390.0%
Belarus330.0%
Belgium1060.0%
Belize1640.0%
Bolivia1320.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina400.0%
Brazil1470.0%
Bulgaria40.0%
Cabo Verde190.0%
Cambodia2780.1%
Cameroon2880.1%
Canada3780.1%
Caribbean1,3540.4%
Central America12,6313.5%
Chile1280.0%
China1,3610.4%
Colombia7260.2%
Congo210.0%
Costa Rica610.0%
Croatia150.0%
Cuba2080.1%
Czechoslovakia650.0%
Denmark110.0%
Dominican Republic2390.1%
Eastern Africa4350.1%
Eastern Asia2,7960.8%
Eastern Europe8860.2%
Ecuador1610.0%
Egypt1740.1%
El Salvador5,1921.4%
England4380.1%
Ethiopia910.0%
Europe3,6001.0%
France2490.1%
Germany7280.2%
Ghana1260.0%
Greece260.0%
Guatemala2,9190.8%
Guyana1320.0%
Haiti1930.1%
Honduras1,7980.5%
Hong Kong770.0%
Hungary680.0%
India1,6680.5%
Iran360.0%
Iraq510.0%
Ireland840.0%
Israel510.0%
Italy2300.1%
Jamaica3640.1%
Japan1840.1%
Jordan1510.0%
Kazakhstan350.0%
Kenya1320.0%
Korea1,2510.3%
Kuwait210.0%
Laos300.0%
Latin America16,6394.5%
Lebanon1780.1%
Liberia330.0%
Malaysia150.0%
Mexico2,3190.6%
Middle Africa3090.1%
Moldova120.0%
Morocco1200.0%
Nepal120.0%
Netherlands670.0%
Nicaragua760.0%
Nigeria5880.2%
Northern Africa6070.2%
Northern Europe1,0740.3%
Oceania610.0%
Pakistan7930.2%
Panama1020.0%
Peru3580.1%
Philippines1,2020.3%
Poland1280.0%
Portugal620.0%
Romania2030.1%
Russia1990.1%
Scotland430.0%
Serbia390.0%
Sierra Leone1000.0%
Singapore690.0%
South Africa130.0%
South America2,6540.7%
South Central Asia2,9020.8%
South Eastern Asia2,7630.7%
Southern Europe4650.1%
Spain1470.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines900.0%
Sudan150.0%
Sweden790.0%
Switzerland170.0%
Syria150.0%
Taiwan2100.1%
Thailand3240.1%
Trinidad and Tobago1400.0%
Turkey290.0%
Uganda510.0%
Ukraine320.0%
Uzbekistan230.0%
Venezuela7120.2%
Vietnam8090.2%
Western Africa1,2420.3%
Western Asia6660.2%
Western Europe1,1750.3%
Yemen1380.0%
Zimbabwe130.0%
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Sex and Age in Chesterfield County

Sex and Age in Chesterfield County

The most populous age groups in Chesterfield County are 15 to 19 Years (13,315 | 7.5%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (13,177 | 7.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Chesterfield County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years11,006 (6.2%)10,396 (5.5%)
5 to 9 Years12,750 (7.2%)11,045 (5.9%)
10 to 14 Years12,304 (6.9%)12,843 (6.8%)
15 to 19 Years13,315 (7.5%)12,996 (6.9%)
20 to 24 Years10,994 (6.2%)11,250 (6.0%)
25 to 29 Years10,301 (5.8%)10,713 (5.7%)
30 to 34 Years11,038 (6.2%)11,878 (6.3%)
35 to 39 Years11,997 (6.8%)13,177 (7.0%)
40 to 44 Years12,201 (6.9%)12,735 (6.8%)
45 to 49 Years11,792 (6.7%)12,469 (6.6%)
50 to 54 Years11,916 (6.7%)12,533 (6.6%)
55 to 59 Years11,691 (6.6%)12,366 (6.6%)
60 to 64 Years10,853 (6.1%)12,563 (6.7%)
65 to 69 Years9,226 (5.2%)9,849 (5.2%)
70 to 74 Years7,188 (4.1%)9,435 (5.0%)
75 to 79 Years4,353 (2.5%)5,530 (2.9%)
80 to 84 Years2,507 (1.4%)3,580 (1.9%)
85 Years and over1,906 (1.1%)3,323 (1.8%)
Total177,338 (100.0%)188,681 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Chesterfield County

Median Family Size in Chesterfield County

The median family size in Chesterfield County is 3.17 persons per family, with married-couple families (74,712 | 76.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.21 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (5,955 | 6.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.98 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Chesterfield County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple74,712 (76.8%)3.21
Single Male/Father5,955 (6.1%)2.98
Single Female/Mother16,650 (17.1%)3.04
Total Families97,317 (100.0%)3.17

Median Household Size in Chesterfield County

The median household size in Chesterfield County is 2.70 persons per household, with single male/father households (5,955 | 4.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.42 persons per household. non-family households (36,827 | 27.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.23 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Chesterfield County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple74,712 (55.7%)3.24
Single Male/Father5,955 (4.4%)3.42
Single Female/Mother16,650 (12.4%)3.27
Non-family36,827 (27.5%)1.23
Total Households134,144 (100.0%)2.70

Household Size by Marriage Status in Chesterfield County

Out of a total of 134,144 households in Chesterfield County, 97,317 (72.6%) are family households, while 36,827 (27.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 41,381, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 30,692.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Chesterfield County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-30,692 (22.9%)
2-Person Households41,381 (30.8%)5,030 (3.7%)
3-Person Households21,805 (16.3%)771 (0.6%)
4-Person Households19,760 (14.7%)186 (0.1%)
5-Person Households9,149 (6.8%)36 (0.0%)
6-Person Households3,551 (2.6%)61 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households1,671 (1.3%)51 (0.0%)
Total97,317 (72.6%)36,827 (27.5%)

Female Fertility in Chesterfield County

Fertility by Age in Chesterfield County

Average fertility rate in Chesterfield County is 50.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 94.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 71.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Chesterfield County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years160 (3.6%)12.0
20 to 34 years3,190 (71.7%)94.0
35 to 50 years1,101 (24.7%)27.0
Total4,451 (100.0%)50.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Chesterfield County

65.3% of women with births (4,451) in Chesterfield County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 19.9% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Chesterfield County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)160 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years2,026 (63.5%)1,164 (36.5%)
35 to 50 years882 (80.1%)219 (19.9%)
Total2,907 (65.3%)1,544 (34.7%)

Fertility by Education in Chesterfield County

Average fertility rate in Chesterfield County is 50.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 70.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 21.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 26.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Chesterfield County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School287 (6.5%)21.0
High School Diploma944 (21.2%)56.0
College or Associate's Degree1,166 (26.2%)48.0
Bachelor's Degree1,124 (25.3%)56.0
Graduate Degree930 (20.9%)70.0
Total4,451 (100.0%)50.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Chesterfield County

34.7% of women with births in Chesterfield County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 84.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 56.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Chesterfield County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School133 (46.3%)154 (53.7%)
High School Diploma415 (44.0%)529 (56.0%)
College or Associate's Degree709 (60.8%)457 (39.2%)
Bachelor's Degree869 (77.3%)255 (22.7%)
Graduate Degree781 (84.0%)149 (16.0%)
Total2,907 (65.3%)1,544 (34.7%)

Income in Chesterfield County

Income Overview in Chesterfield County

Per Capita Income in Chesterfield County is $45,041, while median incomes of families and households are $113,336 and $95,757 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income366,019$45,041
Median Family Income97,317$113,336
Mean Family Income97,317$137,671
Median Household Income134,144$95,757
Mean Household Income134,144$120,588
Income Deficit97,317$12,259
Wage / Income Gap (%)366,01922.85%
Wage / Income Gap ($)366,01977.15¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index366,0190.42

Earnings by Sex in Chesterfield County

Average Earnings in Chesterfield County are $49,718, $55,938 for men and $43,156 for women, a difference of 22.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Chesterfield County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male105,219 (51.8%)$55,938
Female97,836 (48.2%)$43,156
Total203,055 (100.0%)$49,718

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Chesterfield County

The most common earnings brackets in Chesterfield County are $100,000+ for men (24,235 | 23.0%) and $100,000+ for women (11,447 | 11.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Chesterfield County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less5,007 (4.8%)5,291 (5.4%)
$2,500 to $4,9992,555 (2.4%)4,235 (4.3%)
$5,000 to $7,4993,229 (3.1%)3,577 (3.7%)
$7,500 to $9,9992,058 (2.0%)2,508 (2.6%)
$10,000 to $12,4992,185 (2.1%)3,224 (3.3%)
$12,500 to $14,9992,094 (2.0%)1,949 (2.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4992,141 (2.0%)2,510 (2.6%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,653 (1.6%)1,959 (2.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,676 (1.6%)2,611 (2.7%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,920 (1.8%)2,608 (2.7%)
$25,000 to $29,9994,287 (4.1%)4,956 (5.1%)
$30,000 to $34,9995,064 (4.8%)5,481 (5.6%)
$35,000 to $39,9993,857 (3.7%)5,093 (5.2%)
$40,000 to $44,9994,159 (4.0%)4,499 (4.6%)
$45,000 to $49,9994,437 (4.2%)5,119 (5.2%)
$50,000 to $54,9995,082 (4.8%)5,234 (5.3%)
$55,000 to $64,99910,058 (9.6%)9,654 (9.9%)
$65,000 to $74,9997,002 (6.7%)5,745 (5.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99912,520 (11.9%)10,136 (10.4%)
$100,000+24,235 (23.0%)11,447 (11.7%)
Total105,219 (100.0%)97,836 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Chesterfield County

Average earnings in Chesterfield County are $63,043 for men and $50,410 for women, a difference of 20.0%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $102,972, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $37,247. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $70,000, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $24,626.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Chesterfield County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$37,247$24,626
High School Diploma$49,820$33,516
College or Associate's Degree$57,928$43,465
Bachelor's Degree$80,960$57,126
Graduate Degree$102,972$70,000
Total$63,043$50,410

Family Income in Chesterfield County

Family Income Brackets in Chesterfield County

According to the Chesterfield County family income data, there are 24,621 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.3% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 681 families (0.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Chesterfield County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,8491.9%
$10,000 to $14,9996810.7%
$15,000 to $24,9992,1412.2%
$25,000 to $34,9993,6983.8%
$35,000 to $49,9995,6445.8%
$50,000 to $74,99913,62414.0%
$75,000 to $99,99913,81914.2%
$100,000 to $149,99924,62125.3%
$150,000 to $199,99914,59815.0%
$200,000+16,64117.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Chesterfield County

7+ person families (1,345 | 1.4%) account for the highest median family income in Chesterfield County with $153,074 per family, while 2-person families (43,965 | 45.2%) have the highest median income of $48,818 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Chesterfield County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families43,965 (45.2%)$97,635
3-Person Families21,396 (22.0%)$115,298
4-Person Families18,983 (19.5%)$136,192
5-Person Families8,572 (8.8%)$129,224
6-Person Families3,056 (3.1%)$133,167
7+ Person Families1,345 (1.4%)$153,074
Total97,317 (100.0%)$113,336

Family Income by Number of Earners in Chesterfield County

The median family income in Chesterfield County is $113,336, with families comprising 3+ earners (13,062) having the highest median family income of $155,877, while families with no earners (11,923) have the lowest median family income of $68,850, accounting for 13.4% and 12.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Chesterfield County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners11,923 (12.2%)$68,850
1 Earner28,666 (29.5%)$78,621
2 Earners43,666 (44.9%)$132,460
3+ Earners13,062 (13.4%)$155,877
Total97,317 (100.0%)$113,336

Household Income in Chesterfield County

Household Income Brackets in Chesterfield County

With 29,512 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Chesterfield County, accounting for 22.0% of all households. In contrast, only 2,146 households (1.6%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Chesterfield County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003,7562.8%
$10,000 to $14,9992,1461.6%
$15,000 to $24,9996,1714.6%
$25,000 to $34,9997,2445.4%
$35,000 to $49,99910,5977.9%
$50,000 to $74,99921,73116.2%
$75,000 to $99,99918,24413.6%
$100,000 to $149,99929,51222.0%
$150,000 to $199,99916,09712.0%
$200,000+18,51213.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Chesterfield County

The median household income in Chesterfield County is $95,757, with the highest median household income of $113,472 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 53,853 households (40.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $39,772, with 1,797 households (1.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Chesterfield County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,797 (1.3%)$39,772
25 to 44 Years43,567 (32.5%)$102,301
45 to 64 Years53,853 (40.2%)$113,472
65+ Years34,927 (26.0%)$67,421
Total134,144 (100.0%)$95,757

Poverty in Chesterfield County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Chesterfield County

With 6.0% poverty level for males and 7.3% for females among the residents of Chesterfield County, under 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1,232 males (11.2%) and 1,724 females (11.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Chesterfield County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,232 (11.2%)765 (7.6%)
5 Years242 (10.2%)76 (3.4%)
6 to 11 Years1,168 (7.8%)1,006 (7.9%)
12 to 14 Years478 (6.7%)605 (7.3%)
15 Years167 (6.8%)215 (7.2%)
16 and 17 Years425 (7.5%)413 (8.8%)
18 to 24 Years1,644 (10.9%)1,724 (11.1%)
25 to 34 Years1,408 (6.6%)2,311 (10.3%)
35 to 44 Years723 (3.0%)1,698 (6.6%)
45 to 54 Years1,146 (4.8%)1,233 (4.9%)
55 to 64 Years959 (4.3%)1,141 (4.6%)
65 to 74 Years613 (3.8%)1,104 (5.8%)
75 Years and over364 (4.2%)1,303 (10.7%)
Total10,569 (6.0%)13,594 (7.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Chesterfield County

According to the poverty statistics in Chesterfield County, males aged 35 to 44 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 97.0% of males and 96.6% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Chesterfield County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9,751 (88.8%)9,232 (92.3%)
5 Years2,140 (89.8%)2,146 (96.6%)
6 to 11 Years13,782 (92.2%)11,753 (92.1%)
12 to 14 Years6,711 (93.3%)7,625 (92.6%)
15 Years2,273 (93.2%)2,752 (92.7%)
16 and 17 Years5,221 (92.5%)4,293 (91.2%)
18 to 24 Years13,481 (89.1%)13,854 (88.9%)
25 to 34 Years19,803 (93.4%)20,155 (89.7%)
35 to 44 Years23,357 (97.0%)24,106 (93.4%)
45 to 54 Years22,519 (95.2%)23,722 (95.1%)
55 to 64 Years21,559 (95.7%)23,773 (95.4%)
65 to 74 Years15,671 (96.2%)18,035 (94.2%)
75 Years and over8,320 (95.8%)10,894 (89.3%)
Total164,588 (94.0%)172,340 (92.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Chesterfield County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Chesterfield County show that 2.3% or 1,751 of the total 74,712 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 16.8%, comprising of 59 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.9%, which includes 798 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Chesterfield County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children40,844 (98.1%)798 (1.9%)
1 or 2 Children25,889 (98.0%)522 (2.0%)
3 or 4 Children5,935 (94.1%)372 (5.9%)
5 or more Children293 (83.2%)59 (16.8%)
Total72,961 (97.7%)1,751 (2.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Chesterfield County

According to the poverty data in Chesterfield County, 6.4% or 378 single-father households and 13.3% or 2,213 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 96 households (16.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 485 households (36.8%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Chesterfield County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children86 (3.7%)308 (4.9%)
1 or 2 Children196 (6.5%)1,413 (15.9%)
3 or 4 Children96 (16.2%)485 (36.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)7 (7.2%)
Total378 (6.4%)2,213 (13.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Chesterfield County

The poverty data for Chesterfield County shows that 1,751 of the married-couple family households (2.3%) and 2,591 of the single-parent households (11.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 59 households (16.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 581 household (30.4%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Chesterfield County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children798 (1.9%)394 (4.6%)
1 or 2 Children522 (2.0%)1,609 (13.5%)
3 or 4 Children372 (5.9%)581 (30.4%)
5 or more Children59 (16.8%)7 (6.6%)
Total1,751 (2.3%)2,591 (11.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Chesterfield County

Employment by Class of Employer in Chesterfield County

Among the 184,760 employed individuals in Chesterfield County, private company employees (121,734 | 65.9%), local government employees (15,972 | 8.6%), and not-for-profit organizations (12,234 | 6.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Chesterfield County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees121,73465.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)6,3943.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)7,1933.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations12,2346.6%
Local Government Employees15,9728.6%
State Government Employees10,2995.6%
Federal Government Employees10,6995.8%
Unpaid Family Workers2350.1%
Total184,760100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Chesterfield County

According to the labor force statistics for Chesterfield County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (290,262), 67.9% or 197,088 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.7% or 9,263 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 87.3% or 42,524 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 22.9% or 2,474 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Chesterfield County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years10,804 (51.7%)2,474 (22.9%)
20 to 24 Years17,195 (77.3%)1,926 (11.2%)
25 to 29 Years18,093 (86.1%)669 (3.7%)
30 to 34 Years19,891 (86.8%)477 (2.4%)
35 to 44 Years43,546 (86.9%)1,524 (3.5%)
45 to 54 Years42,524 (87.3%)1,191 (2.8%)
55 to 59 Years18,644 (77.5%)317 (1.7%)
60 to 64 Years14,963 (63.9%)539 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years9,603 (26.9%)182 (1.9%)
75 Years and over1,654 (7.8%)23 (1.4%)
Total197,088 (67.9%)9,263 (4.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Chesterfield County

According to labor force statistics for Chesterfield County, 82.9% of individuals (157,695) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (190,223) are in the labor force, with 3.0% or 4,731 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.3% or 73,301 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.5% or 607 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Chesterfield County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School9,342 (70.3%)864 (6.5%)
High School Diploma31,099 (76.2%)1,796 (4.4%)
College / Associate Degree43,973 (82.8%)1,487 (2.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher73,301 (88.3%)1,660 (2.0%)
Total157,695 (82.9%)5,707 (3.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Chesterfield County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Chesterfield County are Management (24,075 | 12.9%), Community & Social Service (22,949 | 12.3%), Business & Financial (14,517 | 7.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (13,113 | 7.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (13,076 | 7.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Chesterfield County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Chesterfield County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (93.1%), Computers, Engineering & Science (73.8%), and Computers & Mathematics (73.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (78.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (78.3%), and Education Instruction & Library (72.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Chesterfield County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management13,389 (55.6%)10,686 (44.4%)
Business & Financial6,421 (44.2%)8,096 (55.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science9,417 (73.8%)3,339 (26.2%)
Computers & Mathematics5,665 (73.3%)2,064 (26.7%)
Architecture & Engineering3,002 (93.1%)222 (6.9%)
Life, Physical & Social Science750 (41.6%)1,053 (58.4%)
Community & Social Service 8,067 (35.1%)14,882 (64.8%)
Education, Arts & Media1,619 (37.9%)2,652 (62.1%)
Legal Services & Support1,040 (46.2%)1,213 (53.8%)
Education Instruction & Library3,640 (27.8%)9,436 (72.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,768 (52.8%)1,581 (47.2%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating2,840 (21.7%)10,273 (78.3%)
Health Technologists1,946 (21.4%)7,149 (78.6%)
Total (Category)40,134 (45.9%)47,276 (54.1%)
Total (Overall)96,145 (51.6%)90,026 (48.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Chesterfield County are Food Preparation & Serving (7,941 | 4.3%), Security & Protection (4,533 | 2.4%), Personal Care & Service (4,473 | 2.4%), Healthcare Support (4,426 | 2.4%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (4,246 | 2.3%).
Services Occupations in Chesterfield County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Chesterfield County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (80.9%), Security & Protection (75.6%), and Firefighting & Prevention (70.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (84.7%), Personal Care & Service (70.4%), and Food Preparation & Serving (53.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Chesterfield County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support676 (15.3%)3,750 (84.7%)
Security & Protection3,428 (75.6%)1,105 (24.4%)
Firefighting & Prevention1,706 (70.9%)699 (29.1%)
Law Enforcement1,722 (80.9%)406 (19.1%)
Food Preparation & Serving3,678 (46.3%)4,263 (53.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2,746 (64.7%)1,500 (35.3%)
Personal Care & Service1,324 (29.6%)3,149 (70.4%)
Total (Category)11,852 (46.3%)13,767 (53.7%)
Total (Overall)96,145 (51.6%)90,026 (48.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Chesterfield County are Office & Administration (19,624 | 10.5%), and Sales & Related (18,547 | 10.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Chesterfield County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Chesterfield County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related9,529 (51.4%)9,018 (48.6%)
Office & Administration4,731 (24.1%)14,893 (75.9%)
Total (Category)14,260 (37.4%)23,911 (62.6%)
Total (Overall)96,145 (51.6%)90,026 (48.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Chesterfield County are Construction & Extraction (9,489 | 5.1%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (5,195 | 2.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (204 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Chesterfield County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Chesterfield County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry156 (76.5%)48 (23.5%)
Construction & Extraction9,084 (95.7%)405 (4.3%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair4,883 (94.0%)312 (6.0%)
Total (Category)14,123 (94.9%)765 (5.1%)
Total (Overall)96,145 (51.6%)90,026 (48.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Chesterfield County are Material Moving (6,998 | 3.8%), Production (6,779 | 3.6%), and Transportation (6,306 | 3.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Chesterfield County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Chesterfield County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production4,970 (73.3%)1,809 (26.7%)
Transportation5,437 (86.2%)869 (13.8%)
Material Moving5,369 (76.7%)1,629 (23.3%)
Total (Category)15,776 (78.5%)4,307 (21.4%)
Total (Overall)96,145 (51.6%)90,026 (48.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Chesterfield County

Employment Industries in Chesterfield County

The major employment industries in Chesterfield County include Health Care & Social Assistance (26,420 | 14.2%), Retail Trade (19,713 | 10.6%), Educational Services (17,987 | 9.7%), Construction (14,875 | 8.0%), and Public Administration (14,579 | 7.8%).
Employment Industries in Chesterfield County

Employment Industries by Sex in Chesterfield County

The Chesterfield County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (86.0%), and Utilities (81.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (79.7%), Educational Services (70.7%), and Enterprise Management (60.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Chesterfield County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting275 (74.9%)92 (25.1%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction195 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction12,793 (86.0%)2,082 (14.0%)
Manufacturing9,812 (75.5%)3,187 (24.5%)
Wholesale Trade2,723 (66.8%)1,354 (33.2%)
Retail Trade10,804 (54.8%)8,909 (45.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing6,430 (75.2%)2,121 (24.8%)
Utilities1,643 (81.6%)370 (18.4%)
Information1,631 (67.9%)770 (32.1%)
Finance & Insurance5,948 (40.9%)8,596 (59.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,504 (42.8%)2,008 (57.2%)
Professional & Scientific7,864 (59.3%)5,395 (40.7%)
Enterprise Management78 (39.6%)119 (60.4%)
Administrative & Support4,602 (62.9%)2,719 (37.1%)
Educational Services5,275 (29.3%)12,712 (70.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance5,359 (20.3%)21,061 (79.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation2,020 (60.5%)1,317 (39.5%)
Accommodation & Food Services5,158 (47.5%)5,711 (52.5%)
Public Administration7,952 (54.5%)6,627 (45.5%)
Total96,145 (51.6%)90,026 (48.4%)

Education in Chesterfield County

School Enrollment in Chesterfield County

The most common levels of schooling among the 90,853 students in Chesterfield County are high school (21,808 | 24.0%), middle school (19,355 | 21.3%), and elementary school (19,014 | 20.9%).
School Enrollment in Chesterfield County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool4,9315.4%
Kindergarten4,4614.9%
Elementary School19,01420.9%
Middle School19,35521.3%
High School21,80824.0%
College / Undergraduate16,21117.8%
Graduate / Professional5,0735.6%
Total90,853100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Chesterfield County

Out of a total of 90,853 students who are enrolled in schools in Chesterfield County, 14,991 (16.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 75,862 (83.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2,246 (61.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 13,943 (91.5% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Chesterfield County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,431 (38.9%)2,246 (61.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old18,889 (86.6%)2,916 (13.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds21,805 (89.1%)2,661 (10.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds13,943 (91.5%)1,289 (8.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds6,348 (87.6%)898 (12.4%)
20 to 24 Year Olds7,095 (81.7%)1,586 (18.3%)
25 to 34 Year Olds3,089 (72.0%)1,204 (28.1%)
35 Years and over3,299 (60.5%)2,154 (39.5%)
Total75,862 (83.5%)14,991 (16.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Chesterfield County

Business (25,312 | 22.2%), education (12,138 | 10.7%), science & technology (10,909 | 9.6%), social sciences (10,043 | 8.8%), and arts & humanities (8,245 | 7.2%) are the most common fields of study among 113,818 individuals in Chesterfield County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Chesterfield County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics5,6665.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural5,3784.7%
Physical & Health Sciences2,4082.1%
Psychology7,2586.4%
Social Sciences10,0438.8%
Engineering6,4585.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies9470.8%
Science & Technology10,9099.6%
Business25,31222.2%
Education12,13810.7%
Literature & Languages4,2613.7%
Liberal Arts & History6,3325.6%
Visual & Performing Arts4,3183.8%
Communications4,1453.6%
Arts & Humanities8,2457.2%
Total113,818100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Chesterfield County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Chesterfield County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Chesterfield County are males with 2 vehicles (40,987, accounting for 42.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (34,310, making up 46.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Chesterfield County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1,286 (1.3%)1,256 (1.4%)
1 Vehicle10,345 (10.8%)14,826 (16.8%)
2 Vehicles40,987 (42.7%)34,310 (38.9%)
3 Vehicles25,380 (26.5%)22,315 (25.3%)
4 Vehicles11,855 (12.4%)10,548 (12.0%)
5 or more Vehicles6,059 (6.3%)4,928 (5.6%)
Total95,912 (100.0%)88,183 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Chesterfield County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Chesterfield County are 30 to 34 minutes (30,962 commuters, 19.5%), 20 to 24 minutes (30,312 commuters, 19.1%), and 15 to 19 minutes (22,226 commuters, 14.0%).
Commute Time in Chesterfield County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2,3061.5%
5 to 9 Minutes8,8665.6%
10 to 14 Minutes14,5819.2%
15 to 19 Minutes22,22614.0%
20 to 24 Minutes30,31219.1%
25 to 29 Minutes17,83911.2%
30 to 34 Minutes30,96219.5%
35 to 39 Minutes7,7684.9%
40 to 44 Minutes7,8124.9%
45 to 59 Minutes9,5506.0%
60 to 89 Minutes3,7962.4%
90 or more Minutes3,0441.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Chesterfield County

The most common commute times in Chesterfield County are 30 to 34 minutes (17,857 commuters, 21.3%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (14,998 commuters, 19.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Chesterfield County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,090 (1.3%)1,216 (1.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes4,049 (4.8%)4,817 (6.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes6,963 (8.3%)7,618 (10.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes10,860 (13.0%)11,366 (15.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes15,314 (18.3%)14,998 (19.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes9,115 (10.9%)8,724 (11.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes17,857 (21.3%)13,105 (17.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes4,377 (5.2%)3,391 (4.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes4,276 (5.1%)3,536 (4.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes5,248 (6.3%)4,302 (5.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes2,205 (2.6%)1,591 (2.1%)
90 or more Minutes2,416 (2.9%)628 (0.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Chesterfield County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Chesterfield County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (13,461, 16.1%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (12,319, 16.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Chesterfield County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM3,818 (4.6%)1,522 (2.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM3,503 (4.2%)1,492 (2.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM3,752 (4.5%)2,075 (2.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM9,166 (10.9%)5,641 (7.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM9,858 (11.8%)7,580 (10.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM13,461 (16.1%)12,319 (16.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM10,056 (12.0%)10,542 (14.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM8,403 (10.0%)10,670 (14.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM3,452 (4.1%)5,399 (7.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM3,909 (4.7%)5,444 (7.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM2,083 (2.5%)2,562 (3.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1,467 (1.8%)1,305 (1.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM4,543 (5.4%)3,868 (5.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM6,299 (7.5%)4,873 (6.5%)
Total83,770 (100.0%)75,292 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Chesterfield County

Occupancy by Ownership in Chesterfield County

Of the total 134,144 dwellings in Chesterfield County, owner-occupied units account for 103,831 (77.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 30,313 (22.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Chesterfield County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units103,83177.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units30,31322.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units134,144100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Chesterfield County

Occupancy by Household Size in Chesterfield County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household30,69222.9%
2-Person Household46,41134.6%
3-Person Household22,57616.8%
4+ Person Household34,46525.7%
Total Housing Units134,144100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Chesterfield County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Chesterfield County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household20,051 (65.3%)10,641 (34.7%)
2-Person Household38,505 (83.0%)7,906 (17.0%)
3-Person Household17,853 (79.1%)4,723 (20.9%)
4+ Person Household27,422 (79.6%)7,043 (20.4%)
Total Housing Units103,831 (77.4%)30,313 (22.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Chesterfield County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Chesterfield County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School5,090 (62.4%)3,065 (37.6%)
High School Diploma17,314 (69.1%)7,746 (30.9%)
College/Associate Degree28,648 (74.2%)9,957 (25.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher52,779 (84.7%)9,545 (15.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Chesterfield County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Chesterfield County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years19,92214.8%
35 to 44 Years25,44219.0%
45 to 54 Years26,97620.1%
55 to 64 Years26,87720.0%
65 to 74 Years21,91016.3%
75 to 84 Years9,5517.1%
85 Years and Over3,4662.6%
Total134,144100.0%

Housing Finances in Chesterfield County

Median Income by Occupancy in Chesterfield County

Median Income by Occupancy in Chesterfield County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied103,831 (77.4%)$108,887
Renter-Occupied30,313 (22.6%)$60,049
Average134,144 (100.0%)$95,757

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Chesterfield County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Chesterfield County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,344 (1.3%)969 (3.2%)
$5,000 to $9,999628 (0.6%)755 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $14,999953 (0.9%)1,188 (3.9%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,600 (1.5%)1,366 (4.5%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,938 (1.9%)1,308 (4.3%)
$25,000 to $34,9994,423 (4.3%)2,877 (9.5%)
$35,000 to $49,9996,450 (6.2%)4,183 (13.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99915,352 (14.8%)6,328 (20.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99914,348 (13.8%)3,904 (12.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99924,704 (23.8%)4,835 (16.0%)
$150,000 or more32,091 (30.9%)2,600 (8.6%)
Total103,831 (100.0%)30,313 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Chesterfield County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Chesterfield County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3002,258 (2.2%)189 (0.6%)
$300 to $4998,898 (8.6%)194 (0.6%)
$500 to $79913,288 (12.8%)1,520 (5.0%)
$800 to $9996,476 (6.2%)1,960 (6.5%)
$1,000 to $1,49919,934 (19.2%)11,843 (39.1%)
$1,500 to $1,99922,443 (21.6%)9,586 (31.6%)
$2,000 to $2,49914,053 (13.5%)2,363 (7.8%)
$2,500 to $2,9997,754 (7.5%)718 (2.4%)
$3,000 or more8,727 (8.4%)774 (2.5%)
Total103,831 (100.0%)30,313 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Chesterfield County

Housing Structures in Chesterfield County

Housing Structures in Chesterfield County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached106,76279.6%
Single Unit, Attached7,1255.3%
2 Unit Apartments7240.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2,7952.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments4,4273.3%
10 or more Apartments10,4947.8%
Mobile Home / Other1,8171.3%
Total134,144100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Chesterfield County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Chesterfield County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached95,860 (89.8%)10,902 (10.2%)
Single Unit, Attached5,240 (73.5%)1,885 (26.5%)
2 Unit Apartments41 (5.7%)683 (94.3%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments283 (10.1%)2,512 (89.9%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments297 (6.7%)4,130 (93.3%)
10 or more Apartments919 (8.8%)9,575 (91.2%)
Mobile Home / Other1,191 (65.5%)626 (34.4%)
Total103,831 (77.4%)30,313 (22.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Chesterfield County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Chesterfield County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room47 (0.1%)576 (1.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms662 (0.6%)5,967 (19.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms14,733 (14.2%)13,860 (45.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms34,271 (33.0%)6,340 (20.9%)
8 or more Rooms54,118 (52.1%)3,570 (11.8%)
Total103,831 (100.0%)30,313 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Chesterfield County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Chesterfield County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas32,032 (30.8%)5,197 (17.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas3,087 (3.0%)646 (2.1%)
Electricity64,761 (62.4%)23,586 (77.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene2,807 (2.7%)369 (1.2%)
Coal or Coke34 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels744 (0.7%)222 (0.7%)
No Fuel Used366 (0.4%)293 (1.0%)
Total103,831 (100.0%)30,313 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Chesterfield County

Household Vehicle Usage in Chesterfield County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,722 (1.7%)2,483 (8.2%)
1 Vehicle20,151 (19.4%)13,263 (43.8%)
2 Vehicles45,438 (43.8%)9,664 (31.9%)
3 or more Vehicles36,520 (35.2%)4,903 (16.2%)
Total103,831 (100.0%)30,313 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Chesterfield County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Chesterfield County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units27,45676,375
Median Property Value$293,600$311,800
Median Household Income$80,735$26,103
Monthly Housing Costs$563$8,672
Real Estate Taxes$2,506$2,257

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Chesterfield County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Chesterfield County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,340 (4.9%)1,387 (1.8%)
$50,000 to $99,999460 (1.7%)719 (0.9%)
$100,000 to $299,99912,521 (45.6%)33,889 (44.4%)
$300,000 to $499,9999,069 (33.0%)29,282 (38.3%)
$500,000 to $749,9992,843 (10.3%)8,155 (10.7%)
$750,000 to $999,999739 (2.7%)2,231 (2.9%)
$1,000,000 or more484 (1.8%)712 (0.9%)
Total27,456 (100.0%)76,375 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Chesterfield County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Chesterfield County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000800 (2.9%)1,228 (1.6%)
$10,000 to $24,9992,416 (8.8%)1,172 (1.5%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,697 (6.2%)2,075 (2.7%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,781 (10.1%)2,726 (3.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9995,008 (18.2%)3,669 (4.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,706 (13.5%)10,344 (13.5%)
$100,000 to $149,9995,060 (18.4%)10,642 (13.9%)
$150,000 or more5,988 (21.8%)19,644 (25.7%)
Total27,456 (100.0%)76,375 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Chesterfield County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Chesterfield County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x6,235 (22.7%)117,025 (153.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x5,401 (19.7%)20,943 (27.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x4,194 (15.3%)23,476 (30.7%)
4.0x or more11,423 (41.6%)12,930 (16.9%)
Total27,456 (100.0%)76,375 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Chesterfield County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Chesterfield County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8002,250 (8.2%)311 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,4993,163 (11.5%)4,005 (5.2%)
$800 to $1,49921,159 (77.1%)11,240 (14.7%)
Total27,456 (100.0%)76,375 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Chesterfield County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chesterfield County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chesterfield County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years25,139 (96.5%)920 (3.5%)
6 to 18 Years62,264 (94.0%)4,009 (6.0%)
19 to 25 Years25,981 (87.2%)3,829 (12.8%)
26 to 34 Years33,417 (84.8%)5,987 (15.2%)
35 to 44 Years44,501 (90.0%)4,922 (10.0%)
45 to 54 Years44,400 (91.8%)3,957 (8.2%)
55 to 64 Years44,816 (94.6%)2,557 (5.4%)
65 to 74 Years35,276 (99.6%)147 (0.4%)
75 Years and older20,852 (99.9%)29 (0.1%)
Total336,646 (92.7%)26,357 (7.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Chesterfield County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Chesterfield County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born25,139 (96.5%)920 (3.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen62,264 (94.0%)4,009 (6.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen25,981 (87.2%)3,829 (12.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Chesterfield County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Chesterfield County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00018,170 (86.2%)2,907 (13.8%)
$25,000 to $49,99929,935 (83.5%)5,905 (16.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99945,639 (90.0%)5,077 (10.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99946,364 (93.3%)3,351 (6.7%)
$100,000 and over194,255 (95.6%)8,947 (4.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chesterfield County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chesterfield County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 67,459 (28.6%)18,346 (70.4%)
6 to 18 Years15,866 (23.9%)49,552 (74.8%)
19 to 25 Years4,457 (14.9%)22,737 (76.3%)
25 to 34 Years5,601 (14.2%)29,564 (75.0%)
35 to 44 Years5,754 (11.6%)40,939 (82.8%)
45 to 54 Years6,095 (12.6%)40,609 (84.0%)
55 to 64 Years9,107 (19.2%)40,121 (84.7%)
65 to 74 Years33,459 (94.5%)24,036 (67.8%)
75 Years and over20,699 (99.1%)14,617 (70.0%)
Total108,497 (29.9%)280,521 (77.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Chesterfield County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Chesterfield County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years25 (0.2%)231 (2.2%)
5 to 17 Years3,509 (10.6%)1,335 (4.2%)
18 to 34 Years3,679 (10.1%)3,398 (8.7%)
35 to 64 Years7,996 (11.5%)8,695 (11.5%)
65 to 74 Years3,168 (19.5%)3,458 (18.1%)
75 Years and over4,151 (47.8%)5,732 (47.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Chesterfield County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Chesterfield County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years25 (0.2%)97 (0.9%)
5 to 17 Years223 (0.7%)53 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years292 (0.8%)288 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years2,571 (3.7%)1,236 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,555 (9.6%)916 (4.8%)
75 Years and over2,615 (30.1%)1,960 (16.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Chesterfield County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)231 (2.2%)
5 to 17 Years325 (1.0%)178 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years690 (1.9%)511 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years1,567 (2.2%)1,735 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years516 (3.2%)769 (4.0%)
75 Years and over642 (7.4%)1,010 (8.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Chesterfield County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years2,929 (8.8%)924 (2.9%)
18 to 34 Years2,223 (6.1%)2,456 (6.3%)
35 to 64 Years2,955 (4.3%)3,098 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years625 (3.8%)664 (3.5%)
75 Years and over1,005 (11.6%)1,660 (13.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Chesterfield County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years581 (1.8%)364 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years736 (2.0%)1,004 (2.6%)
35 to 64 Years3,740 (5.4%)5,003 (6.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,629 (10.0%)2,507 (13.1%)
75 Years and over2,018 (23.2%)4,243 (34.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Chesterfield County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years816 (2.5%)311 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years425 (1.2%)679 (1.7%)
35 to 64 Years1,554 (2.2%)1,441 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years589 (3.6%)552 (2.9%)
75 Years and over650 (7.5%)1,493 (12.2%)

Technology Access in Chesterfield County

Computing Device Access in Chesterfield County

Computing Device Access in Chesterfield County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop116,75587.0%
Smartphone122,07391.0%
Tablet96,44871.9%
No Computing Device4,4403.3%
Total134,144100.0%

Internet Access in Chesterfield County

Internet Access in Chesterfield County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1120.1%
Broadband Home111,68783.3%
Cellular Data Only10,0837.5%
Satellite Internet5,7614.3%
No Internet9,7187.2%
Total134,144100.0%

Chesterfield County Summary

Chesterfield County, Virginia is located in the central part of the state, just south of the state capital of Richmond. It is bordered by Powhatan County to the north, Amelia County to the east, Dinwiddie County to the south, and the City of Richmond to the west. The county is part of the Greater Richmond Region and is home to over 330,000 people.

History

Chesterfield County was formed in 1749 from parts of Henrico and Prince George Counties. It was named for Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield, who was a British statesman and diplomat. The county was originally home to the Monacan Indian tribe, who were later displaced by English settlers. The county was an important center of tobacco production in the 18th and 19th centuries, and the county seat of Chesterfield Court House was established in 1752.
During the American Civil War, the county was the site of several battles, including the Battle of Drewry’s Bluff and the Battle of Chesterfield Court House. The county was also the site of the Battle of Appomattox Court House, which marked the end of the war.

Geography

Chesterfield County covers an area of 437 square miles and is located in the Piedmont region of Virginia. The county is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern and western parts of the county. The James River forms the northern border of the county, and the Appomattox River forms the eastern border. The county is home to several state parks, including Pocahontas State Park, Dutch Gap Conservation Area, and James River Park.

Economy

Chesterfield County has a diverse economy, with a mix of manufacturing, retail, and service industries. The county is home to several large employers, including Philip Morris USA, Capital One, and DuPont. The county is also home to several military installations, including Fort Lee and the Defense Supply Center Richmond.
The county’s unemployment rate was 4.2% in 2019, which is lower than the state average of 3.7%. The median household income in the county was $77,845 in 2019, which is higher than the state average of $71,535.

Demographics

As of 2019, Chesterfield County had a population of 330,717 people. The population is racially diverse, with White (71.2%), Black or African American (19.2%), Hispanic or Latino (5.7%), Asian (2.7%), and other races (1.2%) making up the population. The median age in the county is 38.7 years, and the population is evenly split between males and females.
The county is home to several large cities, including Chesterfield (population: 47,717), Midlothian (population: 41,945), and Colonial Heights (population: 17,717). The county also has several smaller towns, including Matoaca (population: 4,845), Ettrick (population: 2,845), and Bon Air (population: 2,717).

Conclusion

Chesterfield County, Virginia is a diverse and vibrant county located in the central part of the state. It has a rich history, with a mix of Native American, English, and African American influences. The county is home to several large employers, military installations, and state parks, and has a diverse economy. The population is racially diverse, with a median age of 38.7 years. Chesterfield County is an important part of the Greater Richmond Region and is an attractive place to live and work.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Chesterfield County?
Total Population of Chesterfield County is 366,019.
What is the Total Male Population of Chesterfield County?
Total Male Population of Chesterfield County is 177,338.
What is the Total Female Population of Chesterfield County?
Total Female Population of Chesterfield County is 188,681.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Chesterfield County?
There are 93.99 Males per 100 Females in Chesterfield County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Chesterfield County?
There are 106.40 Females per 100 Males in Chesterfield County.
What is the Median Population Age in Chesterfield County?
Median Population Age in Chesterfield County is 38.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Chesterfield County
Average Family Size in Chesterfield County is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Chesterfield County
Average Household Size in Chesterfield County is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Chesterfield County?
Per Capita income in Chesterfield County is $45,041.
What is the Median Family Income in Chesterfield County?
Median Family Income in Chesterfield County is $113,336.
What is the Median Household income in Chesterfield County?
Median Household Income in Chesterfield County is $95,757.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Chesterfield County?
Income or Wage Gap in Chesterfield County is 22.9%.
Women in Chesterfield County earn 77.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Chesterfield County?
Family Income Deficit in Chesterfield County is $12,259.
Families that are below poverty line in Chesterfield County earn $12,259 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Chesterfield County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Chesterfield County is 0.42.
How Large is the Labor Force in Chesterfield County?
There are 197,088 People in the Labor Forcein in Chesterfield County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Chesterfield County?
67.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Chesterfield County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Chesterfield County?
Unemployment Rate in Chesterfield County is 4.7%.