Chesterfield County, VA

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2021 Population

359,798

3.24% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

38.9

0.256% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

6.91%

5.46% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$88,315

4.34% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$269,500

6.69% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

183,160

3.05% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Chesterfield County, VA had a population of 360k people with a median age of 38.9 and a median household income of $88,315. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Chesterfield County, VA grew from 348,500 to 359,798, a 3.24% increase and its median household income grew from $84,645 to $88,315, a 4.34% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Chesterfield County, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (60%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (22.9%), Other (Hispanic) (4%), White (Hispanic) (3.71%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.56%).

None of the households in Chesterfield County, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.6% of the residents in Chesterfield County, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Chesterfield County, VA are Brightpoint Community College (1,607 degrees awarded in 2021), Virginia State University (726 degrees), and Centura College-Richmond Main (108 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Chesterfield County, VA was $269,500, and the homeownership rate was 76.6%.

Most people in Chesterfield County, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Chesterfield County, VA was 2 cars per household.

Chesterfield County, VA borders Amelia County, VA, Charles City County, VA, Dinwiddie County, VA, Goochland County, VA, Henrico County, VA, Powhatan County, VA, Prince George County, VA, Colonial Heights city, VA, Hopewell city, VA, Petersburg city, VA, and Richmond city, VA.

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Population & Diversity

Chesterfield County, VA is home to a population of 360k people, from which 95.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 8.68% of Chesterfield County, VA residents were born outside of the country (31.2k people).

In 2021, there were 2.62 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (216k people) in Chesterfield County, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 82.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 14.4k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.6%

2021 Citizenship

95.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.6% of Chesterfield County, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Chesterfield County, VA was 95.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Chesterfield County, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Chesterfield County, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
216k ± 670
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
82.5k ± 1.01k
Other (Hispanic)
14.4k ± 1.31k

9.5%

Hispanic Population

34.2k people

9.5% of the people in Chesterfield County, VA are hispanic (34.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Chesterfield County, VA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Virginia.

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
109,039 ± 8,055 people
India
96,011 ± 7,565 people
Mexico
59,097 ± 5,948 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 109,039 Virginia residents, followed by India with 96,011 and Mexico with 59,097.

Foreign-Born Population

8.68%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

31.2k people

8.51%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

29.6k people

As of 2021, 8.68% of Chesterfield County, VA residents (31.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Chesterfield County, VA was 8.51%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Chesterfield County, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
6,839 ± 883
Vietnam
6,780 ± 614
Gulf War (1990s)
5,578 ± 672

Chesterfield County, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.01 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Chesterfield County, VA employs 183k people. The largest industries in Chesterfield County, VA are Health Care & Social Assistance (26,978 people), Retail Trade (19,456 people), and Educational Services (17,042 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($102,679), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($102,009), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($72,849).

Males in Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $63,894. The income inequality in Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

183k

2021 Value

± 3,528

3.05%

1 Year growth

± 2.64%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Chesterfield County, VA grew at a rate of 3.05%, from 178k employees to 183k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Chesterfield County, VA, are Management Occupations (22,855 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (19,791 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (18,509 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Chesterfield County, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

183k

2021 Value

± 3,528

3.05%

1 Year growth

± 2.64%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Chesterfield County, VA grew at a rate of 3.05%, from 178k employees to 183k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Chesterfield County, VA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (26,978 people), Retail Trade (19,456 people), and Educational Services (17,042 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Chesterfield County, VA, though some of these residents may live in Chesterfield County, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,788

Median earning men ± $941

$42,485

Median earning women ± $1,218

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($85,255), Manufacturing ($75,482), and Information ($71,420).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($62,656), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,866), and Wholesale Trade ($52,813).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Virginia.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

3,245
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
1,948
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
1,856
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$2.51M
Manufacturing
$2.21M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$1.11M
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $37.7B, followed by Electronics ($29B) and Machinery ($23.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Virginia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$313B

2020 Value in Virginia

$612B

Projected 2050 Value in Virginia

95.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Virginia trade was $313B. This is expected to increase 95.3% to $612B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Virginia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Most Common Trade Partners

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $26B, followed by Maryland with $18.5B and Pennsylvania and $12.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Virginia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Chesterfield County, VA went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 52.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.44%).

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (52.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (45.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.44%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Chesterfield County, VA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Virginia

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Mark Warner

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Tim Kaine

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Virginia

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Chesterfield County, VA awarded 2,569 degrees. The student population of Chesterfield County, VA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 5,324 male students and 7,903 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Chesterfield County, VA are Black or African American (1,099 and 43.4%), followed by White (987 and 39%), Hispanic or Latino (209 and 8.26%), and Two or More Races (94 and 3.71%).

The largest universities in Chesterfield County, VA by number of degrees awarded are Brightpoint Community College (1,607 and 62.6%), Virginia State University (726 and 28.3%), and Centura College-Richmond Main (108 and 4.2%).

The most popular majors in Chesterfield County, VA are General Studies (297 and 11.6%), Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (262 and 10.2%), and General Business Administration & Management (128 and 4.98%).

The median tuition cost in Chesterfield County, VA for a public four year colleges is $5,540 for in-state students and $16,542 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Chesterfield County, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 96.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 9.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 13,227 (40.3% men and 59.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 13,227 students enrolled in Chesterfield County, VA, 40.3% men and 59.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 5,916 records, of which 62.7% were women and 37.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
111 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
92 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
297 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Chesterfield County, VA was Registered Nursing with 111 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Chesterfield County, VA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Brightpoint Community College
1,607 degrees awarded
Virginia State University
726 degrees awarded
Centura College-Richmond Main
108 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Brightpoint Community College with 1,607 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 998 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Chesterfield County, VA, which is 0.635 times less than the 1,571 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 1,099 degrees mean that there were 1.11 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 987 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 2-year ($16,500) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,614) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($3,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.836% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.859% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.68M), Bachelors Degree (1.44M), and Some college (1.41M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Chesterfield County, VA was $269,500 in 2021, which is 1.1 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $252,600 to $269,500, a 6.69% increase. The homeownership rate in Chesterfield County, VA is 76.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Chesterfield County, VA have an average commute time of 26.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Chesterfield County, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Chesterfield County, VA is $88,315. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Chesterfield County, VA was Census Tract 1009.26 with a value of $195,150, followed by Census Tract 1009.35 and Census Tract 1009.36, with respective values of $174,191 and $148,458.

In 2022, 11.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Chesterfield County, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.139%.

Housing

Property

$269,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,890

$100,642

Median Property Taxes

±$2,363

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Chesterfield County, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Chesterfield County, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

76.6%

Homeownership

2021

68.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 76.6% of the housing units in Chesterfield County, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 76.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Chesterfield County, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 1009.26
Census Tract 1009.35
Census Tract 1009.36

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Chesterfield County, VA was Census Tract 1009.26 with a value of $195,150, followed by Census Tract 1009.35 and Census Tract 1009.36, with respective values of $174,191 and $148,458.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Chesterfield County, VA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$88,315

Median Household Income

± $1,599

131k

Number of Households

± 2,860

In 2021, the median household income of the 131k households in Chesterfield County, VA grew to $88,315 from the previous year's value of $84,645.

The following chart displays the households in Chesterfield County, VA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Chesterfield County, VA is from Virginia.

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.478

2020 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2021, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.381% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (78.4%)
Worked At Home (11.3%)
Carpooled (8.15%)

In 2021, 78.4% of workers in Chesterfield County, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.3%) and those who carpooled to work (8.15%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Chesterfield County, VA have a shorter commute time (26.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.8% of the workforce in Chesterfield County, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Chesterfield County, VA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Chesterfield County, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Chesterfield County, VA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 11.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Chesterfield County, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.139%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

6.91% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Chesterfield County, VA (24.5k out of 355k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Chesterfield County, VA is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 8.7% of the children was living in poverty in Chesterfield County, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.9%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 136 in Chesterfield County, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 12.5 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

92.5% of the population of Chesterfield County, VA has health coverage, with 55.9% on employee plans, 9.31% on Medicaid, 11% on Medicare, 13.7% on non-group plans, and 2.56% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Chesterfield County, VA see 1176 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.17% decrease from the previous year (1178 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1307 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 505 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,176 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Chesterfield County, VA

Primary care physicians in Chesterfield County, VA see an average of 1,176 patients per year. This represents a 0.17% decrease from the previous year (1,178 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Chesterfield County, VA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.6% under 18 years, 18.9% between 18 and 34 years, 40.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 15% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.53%

Uninsured

55.9%

Employer Coverage

9.31%

Medicaid

11%

Medicare

13.7%

Non-Group

2.56%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Chesterfield County, VA grew by 0.0883% from 7.52% to 7.53%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Chesterfield County, VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 42.7 in Chesterfield County, VA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Chesterfield County, VA.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 35.6% in Chesterfield County, VA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Chesterfield County, VA.

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