Chesterfield County, South Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Chesterfield County
- State
- South Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 45025
- State FIPS
- 45
- County FIPS
- 025
Geography
- Land Area
- 798.99 sq mi
- Water Area
- 6.67 sq mi
- Total Area
- 805.65 sq mi
- Latitude
- 34.637018
- Longitude
- -80.159227
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 42,765
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 33,107
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 40,999 | 95.9% |
| Hispanic | 1,764 | 4.1% |
| White | 25,592 | 59.8% |
| Black | 13,329 | 31.2% |
| Asian | 107 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 101 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 351 | 0.8% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 32,154 | 97.1% |
| Hispanic | 960 | 2.9% |
| White | 20,686 | 62.5% |
| Black | 10,821 | 32.7% |
| Asian | 113 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 431 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 188 | 0.6% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 43,784
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $48,405
- Poverty Rate
- 20.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 8,807
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 26,464 | 60.4% |
| Black | 13,165 | 30.1% |
| Asian | 202 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 25,894
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 12,914 | 49.9% |
| Republican | 12,359 | 47.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 621 | 2.4% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 11,760 | 45.4% |
| Female | 14,134 | 54.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 15,270 | 59.0% |
| Hispanic | 471 | 1.8% |
| Black | 9,102 | 35.2% |
| Asian | 84 | 0.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 12,300
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 47.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 8,311 | 54.4% |
| Hispanic | 123 | 26.1% |
| Black | 3,390 | 37.2% |
| Asian | 36 | 42.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 5,482 | 46.6% |
| Female | 6,818 | 48.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 10,320 (33.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 4,177 (13.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 20,843
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $119,064
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $784
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 82.7%
- Public Transit
- 0.7%
- Work From Home
- 2.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.