Chesterfield County, Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Chesterfield County
- State
- Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 51041
- State FIPS
- 51
- County FIPS
- 041
Geography
- Land Area
- 423.51 sq mi
- Water Area
- 13.50 sq mi
- Total Area
- 437.01 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.378434
- Longitude
- -77.585847
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 359,008
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 271,891
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 327,159 | 91.1% |
| Hispanic | 31,846 | 8.9% |
| White | 214,579 | 59.8% |
| Black | 86,833 | 24.2% |
| Asian | 11,134 | 3.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 123 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 222 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1,904 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 253,657 | 93.3% |
| Hispanic | 18,230 | 6.7% |
| White | 169,586 | 62.4% |
| Black | 70,805 | 26.0% |
| Asian | 10,388 | 3.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,068 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 166 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1,217 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 377,869
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $109,538
- Poverty Rate
- 7.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 26,284
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 218,762 | 57.9% |
| Black | 88,373 | 23.4% |
| Asian | 13,687 | 3.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 258,116
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 131,560 | 51.0% |
| Republican | 80,118 | 31.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 46,438 | 18.0% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 119,074 | 46.1% |
| Female | 139,034 | 53.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 164,852 | 63.9% |
| Hispanic | 14,356 | 5.6% |
| Black | 51,004 | 19.8% |
| Asian | 6,904 | 2.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 138,518
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 53.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 96,761 | 58.7% |
| Hispanic | 4,678 | 32.6% |
| Black | 23,461 | 46.0% |
| Asian | 2,708 | 39.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 63,682 | 53.5% |
| Female | 74,834 | 53.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 47,666 (18.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 112,256 (43.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 145,709
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $378,181
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,819
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 71.2%
- Public Transit
- 0.4%
- Work From Home
- 19.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.