Chester County, South Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Chester County
- State
- South Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 45023
- State FIPS
- 45
- County FIPS
- 023
Geography
- Land Area
- 580.87 sq mi
- Water Area
- 5.60 sq mi
- Total Area
- 586.47 sq mi
- Latitude
- 34.689339
- Longitude
- -81.161213
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 31,929
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 24,784
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 31,191 | 97.7% |
| Hispanic | 741 | 2.3% |
| White | 18,801 | 58.9% |
| Black | 11,102 | 34.8% |
| Asian | 123 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 61 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 46 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 24,384 | 98.4% |
| Hispanic | 404 | 1.6% |
| White | 15,209 | 61.4% |
| Black | 8,720 | 35.2% |
| Asian | 147 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 306 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 36 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 32,182
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $52,952
- Poverty Rate
- 18.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 5,983
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 18,737 | 58.2% |
| Black | 11,183 | 34.7% |
| Asian | 126 | 0.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 20,430
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 11,112 | 54.4% |
| Republican | 6,485 | 31.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,833 | 13.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 9,161 | 44.8% |
| Female | 11,269 | 55.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 11,434 | 56.0% |
| Hispanic | 294 | 1.4% |
| Black | 7,847 | 38.4% |
| Asian | 67 | 0.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 9,405
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 46.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 6,030 | 52.7% |
| Hispanic | 89 | 30.3% |
| Black | 2,905 | 37.0% |
| Asian | 19 | 28.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 4,217 | 46.0% |
| Female | 5,188 | 46.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 7,870 (34.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,145 (14.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 14,807
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $152,983
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $882
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 84.6%
- Work From Home
- 5.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.