Chesterfield County, VA

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2024 Population

377,869

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

0.257% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

7.06%

3.03% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$101,931

3.05% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$366,000

8.7% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

191,376

1.08% 1-year growth

About

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

The largest universities in Chesterfield County, VA are Brightpoint Community College (1,538 degrees awarded in 2024), Virginia State University (746 degrees), and Galen Health Institutes-Richmond (93 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Chesterfield County, VA was $366,000, and the homeownership rate was 76.7%.

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 378k people, from which 95% are citizens. As of 2024, 9.77% of Chesterfield County, VA residents were born outside of the country (36.9k people).

In 2024, there were 2.47 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (213k people) in Chesterfield County, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 86.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 21.2k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95%

2024 Citizenship

95.2%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 95% of Chesterfield County, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Chesterfield County, VA was 95.2%, 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)
213k ± 798
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
86.3k ± 1.29k
Other (Hispanic)
21.2k ± 1.56k

11.9%

Hispanic Population

44.8k people

11.9% of the people in Chesterfield County, VA are hispanic (44.8k people).

The following chart shows the 8 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
108,778 ± 8,047 people
India
98,440 ± 7,659 people
Mexico
58,677 ± 5,927 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 108,778 Virginia residents, followed by India with 98,440 and Mexico with 58,677.

Foreign-Born Population

9.77%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

36.9k people

9.37%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

34.8k people

As of 2024, 9.77% of Chesterfield County, VA residents (36.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Chesterfield County, VA was 9.37%, 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-)
7,958 ± 905
Vietnam
6,448 ± 559
Gulf War (1990s)
5,250 ± 624

Chesterfield County, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.23 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Chesterfield County, VA.

Health

93.5% of the population of Chesterfield County, VA has health coverage, with 54.3% on employee plans, 11.1% on Medicaid, 11.4% on Medicare, 14% on non-group plans, and 2.75% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Chesterfield County, VA see 1,240 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,240 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1253 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 374 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,240 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Chesterfield County, VA

Primary care physicians in Chesterfield County, VA see an average of 1,240 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,240 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 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.3% under 18 years, 18.9% between 18 and 34 years, 39.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.49%

Uninsured

54.3%

Employer Coverage

11.1%

Medicaid

11.4%

Medicare

14%

Non-Group

2.75%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Chesterfield County, VA declined by 5.47% from 6.86% to 6.49%.

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 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.38 in Chesterfield County, VA.

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

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2025, 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 37.7% in Chesterfield County, VA.

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

Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 7% in Chesterfield County, VA.

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

Economy

The economy of Chesterfield County, VA employs 191k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Chesterfield County, VA were Health Care & Social Assistance (26,914 people), Retail Trade (19,398 people), and Educational Services (18,144 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($108,244), Finance & Insurance ($85,979), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($83,820).

Employment

Occupations

191k

2024 Value

± 3,845

1.08%

1 Year growth

± 2.78%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Chesterfield County, VA grew at a rate of 1.08%, from 189k employees to 191k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Chesterfield County, VA, are Management Occupations (26,370 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (20,134 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (17,391 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Chesterfield County, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

191k

2024 Value

± 3,845

1.08%

1 Year growth

± 2.78%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Chesterfield County, VA grew at a rate of 1.08%, from 189k employees to 191k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Chesterfield County, VA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (26,914 people), Retail Trade (19,398 people), and Educational Services (18,144 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

$63,316

Median earning men ± $1,972

$49,798

Median earning women ± $1,238

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($105,069), Public Administration ($83,750), and Information ($80,444).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($72,207), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($70,907), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($57,183).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

Y-Axis

2.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.1M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

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

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

672
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
656
Construction
473
Other Services (except Public Administration)

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

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$914k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$781k
Retail Trade
$718k
Construction

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

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

Voting results are not available for Chesterfield County, VA. Showing the available data for Virginia.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (51.8%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (46.1%)
Republican Party
Other (0.905%)
Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Virginia

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

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.

Education

In 2024, universities in Chesterfield County, VA awarded 2,493 degrees. The student population of Chesterfield County, VA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 6,269 male students and 9,374 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Chesterfield County, VA are Black or African American (1,039 and 42.1%), White (944 and 38.3%), Hispanic or Latino (250 and 10.1%), and Two or More Races (90 and 3.65%).

The largest universities in Chesterfield County, VA by number of degrees awarded are Brightpoint Community College (1,538 and 61.7%), Virginia State University (746 and 29.9%), and Galen Health Institutes-Richmond (93 and 3.73%).

The most popular majors in Chesterfield County, VA are Registered Nursing (239 and 9.59%), Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (194 and 7.78%), and General Business Administration & Management (125 and 5.01%).

The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $5,701 for in-state students and $17,532 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Chesterfield County, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 88.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 15,643 (40.1% men and 59.9% 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 2024 there were 15,643 students enrolled in Chesterfield County, VA, 40.1% men and 59.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 7,033 records, of which 62.8% were women and 37.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
237 degrees awarded
General Studies
97 degrees awarded
General Health Services
94 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Chesterfield County, VA was Registered Nursing with 237 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
1,538 degrees awarded
Virginia State University
746 degrees awarded
Galen Health Institutes-Richmond
93 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Brightpoint Community College with 1,538 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 975 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Chesterfield County, VA, which is 0.642 times less than the 1,518 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 1,039 degrees mean that there were 1.1 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 944 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 ($16,164) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($4,342) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($1,460) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Housing & Living

The median property value in Chesterfield County, VA was $366,000 in 2024, which is 1.1 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $336,700 to $366,000, a 8.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Chesterfield County, VA is 76.7%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

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.

In 2025, 11.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Chesterfield County, VA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 0.381%.

Housing

Property

$366,000

Median Property Value 2024

±$3,564

$107,538

Median Property Taxes

±$2,422

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

76.7%

Homeownership

2024

68.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 76.7% of the housing units in Chesterfield County, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 77.3%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$101,931

Median Household Income

± $1,923

140k

Number of Households

± 3,002

In 2024, the median household income of the 140k households in Chesterfield County, VA grew to $101,931 from the previous year's value of $98,910.

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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.47

2024 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.472

2023 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2024, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.376% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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 2024

Drove Alone (71.3%)
Worked At Home (19.5%)
Carpooled (7.36%)

In 2024, 71.3% of workers in Chesterfield County, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (19.5%) and those who carpooled to work (7.36%).

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 (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.99% 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 2025, 11.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Chesterfield County, VA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 0.381%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

7.06% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Chesterfield County, VA (26.3k out of 372k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. 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 2025, 8.5% of the children was living in poverty in Chesterfield County, VA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.1%.

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

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

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.