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Chesterfield, SC
Town in Chesterfield County, South Carolina.
Population
1,465
Land area
4.1sq mi
People per sq mi
359
ZIP codes
0
Chesterfield and its ZIP codes
Chesterfield at a glance
- Chesterfield is about 2 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $44,526 a year, 36% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $184,200 (29% below South Carolina) and median rent is $760 a month.
Local data for Chesterfield, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chesterfield, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,526
Poverty rate
28.3%
Median home value
$184,200
Median rent
$760/mo
Homeownership
64.1%
Bachelor's or higher
18.4%
Median age
48.3
Average commute
22.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (122), Guatemalan Americans (39), Chinese Americans (31).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chesterfield County. PPP loans are for Chesterfield.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,289
13,763 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,717
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$295M
FY 2026, $6,824 per person
How people get to work
Chesterfield, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.4%
- Carpooled9.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.9%
Average one-way commute: 22.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chesterfield, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
459
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
18
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 32°F
49.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chesterfield, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.0%
U.S. 33.3% +8.7 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.8%
U.S. 11.1% +1.7 pts
Cities near Chesterfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RubyTown | 5.6 mi | 2.5 |
| McFarlan, NCTown | 8.4 mi | 0.9 |
| Mount CroghanTown | 8.5 mi | 0.8 |
| Morven, NCTown | 10 mi | 1 |
| CherawTown | 11 mi | 6 |
| PatrickTown | 11 mi | 1 |
| WallaceCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6.6 |
| CashCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| Wadesboro, NCTown | 16 mi | 6.6 |
| Lilesville, NCTown | 17 mi | 1 |
| PagelandTown | 18 mi | 4.9 |
| JeffersonTown | 18 mi | 1.8 |
| Polkton, NCTown | 20 mi | 3.1 |
| Cordova, NCCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.1 |
| Society HillTown | 20 mi | 2.1 |
| McBeeTown | 21 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chesterfield, SC in?
- Chesterfield is in Chesterfield County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Chesterfield, SC?
- About 1,465 people live in Chesterfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chesterfield?
- Nearby places include Ruby (5.6 mi), McFarlan, NC (8.4 mi), Mount Croghan (8.5 mi), Morven, NC (10 mi), Cheraw (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023