Chesterfield, VA Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Chesterfield?
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There are 63,331 residents in Chesterfield, with a median age of 42.1. Of this, 49.22% are males and 50.78% are females. US-born citizens make up 89.86% of the resident pool in Chesterfield, while non-US-born citizens account for 6.69%. Additionally, 3.45% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 55,228 people in Chesterfield currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 55,228 people in Chesterfield currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 63,331 | 3.5% |
| Male Population | 31,172 | 4.1% |
| Female Population | 32,158 | 3.0% |
Male population 49.22%
Female population 50.78%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 42.1 | 3.2% |
| Citizen US Born | 56,911 | 2.8% |
| Citizen not US Born | 4,235 | 7.1% |
| Not Citizen | 2,184 | 17.8% |
Citizen US Born 89.86%
Citizen not US Born 6.69%
Not Citizen 3.45%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 239 | 1.7% |
| Moved from Same County | 2,917 | -3.6% |
| Moved from Same State | 2,767 | 23.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,637 | 15.8% |
| Same House as Last Year | 55,228 | 2.7% |
Moved from Abroad 0.38%
Moved from Same County 4.65%
Moved from Same State 4.41%
Moved from Different State 2.61%
Same House as Last Year 87.96%
What are the employment statistics in Chesterfield?
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White-collar workers make up 80.16% of the working population in Chesterfield, while blue-collar employees account for 19.84%. There are also 2,419 entrepreneurs in Chesterfield (7.59% of the workforce); 20,610 workers employed in private companies (64.63%); and 6,713 people working in governmental institutions (21.05%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 25,562 | 3.7% |
| Blue Collar | 6,328 | 3.4% |
White Collar 80.16%
Blue Collar 19.84%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 2,419 | 3.8% |
| Private Companies | 20,610 | 3.5% |
| Governmental Workers | 6,713 | 2.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 2,148 | 8.4% |
Self Employees 7.59%
Private Companies 64.63%
Governmental Workers 21.05%
Not for Profit Companies 6.74%
How many households are there in Chesterfield?
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There are a total of 21,703 households in Chesterfield, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 78.53% of these Chesterfield households, while non-family units account for the remaining 21.47%. Additionally, 36.7% of households have children and 63.3% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 21,703 | 3.4% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | -0.4% |
| Family Households | 17,043 | 2.8% |
| Non-family Households | 4,660 | 5.4% |
Family Households 78.53%
Non-family Households 21.47%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 7,966 | 1.8% |
| Households without Children | 13,738 | 4.3% |
Households with Children 36.7%
Households without Children 63.3%
What are the median and average incomes in Chesterfield?
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The average annual household income in Chesterfield is $140,802, while the median household income sits at $100,744 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $107,620, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $115,825. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $57,940 and $75,278, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $140,802 | 10.0% |
| Median Household Income | $100,744 | 7.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | 3,118 | -3.6% |
| People above Poverty Level | 58,426 | 3.9% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Chesterfield?
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There are 22,212 housing units in Chesterfield, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1993. Of the 21,703 occupied housing units in Chesterfield, 86.78% are owner-occupied, while 13.22% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 74.55% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $299,900. In general, housing costs reach $1,638 per month in Chesterfield.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 74.55% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $299,900. In general, housing costs reach $1,638 per month in Chesterfield.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 22,212 | 3.1% |
| Median Year Built | 1993 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 186 | 0.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 64 | 14.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 335 | -7.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,110 | 19.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 2,805 | -0.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 4,885 | -2.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 4,326 | 3.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 5,930 | 0.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 2,308 | 12.3% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 265 | 409.6% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 21,703 | 3.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 18,834 | 2.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 2,869 | 9.0% |
Owner Occupied 86.78%
Renter Occupied 13.22%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 14,040 | 2.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 4,794 | 3.7% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $299,900 | 14.6% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $285,200 | 8.8% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,638 | 8.5% |
With Mortgage 74.55%
Without Mortgage 25.45%
What is the level of education in Chesterfield?
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Approximately 29.62% of the population in Chesterfield holds a high school degree (that's 15,097 residents), while 25.2% have attained a college certificate (12,844 locals) and 22.1% have a bachelor's degree (11,263 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 1,147 | 12.6% |
| Some High School | 15,097 | 4.5% |
| Some College | 12,844 | 2.7% |
| Associate Degree | 4,451 | 6.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11,263 | 3.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,163 | 2.9% |
No High School 2.25%
Some High School 29.62%
Some College 25.2%
Associate Degree 8.73%
Bachelor's Degree 22.1%
Graduate Degree 12.09%
What is the marital status of Chesterfield residents?
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A total of 14,910 people in Chesterfield have never been married (which represents 28.43% of the total population), while 30,266 of them are wedded (57.7%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 783 (1.49%) and 4,135 (7.88%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 14,910 | 7.1% |
| Married | 30,266 | 1.7% |
| Separated | 783 | -17.1% |
| Widowed | 2,358 | 3.2% |
| Divorced | 4,135 | 2.4% |
Never Married 28.43%
Married 57.7%
Separated 1.49%
Widowed 4.5%
Divorced 7.88%
What are the most common means of transportation in Chesterfield?
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The top three means of transportation people in Chesterfield use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 26,776 residents commute by car, 201 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 156 by walking.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 26,776 | 0.9% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 201 | 8.7% |
| Railroad | 46 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 22 | 37.5% |
| TaxiCab | 104 | -19.4% |
| Walk | 156 | 2.0% |
What is the median and average household income in Chesterfield by zipcode?
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Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.