Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC

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2023 Population

132,614

0.4% 1-year decline

US Senator

Lindsey Graham

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Scott

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

41.8

0% 1-year change

2023 Poverty Rate

21.3%

1.58% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$45,069

4.07% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$109,500

6.93% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC had a population of 133k people with a median age of 41.8 and a median household income of $45,069. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC declined from 133,146 to 132,614, a −0.4% decrease and its median household income grew from $43,306 to $45,069, a 4.07% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC are White (Non-Hispanic) (52.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (39.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.74%), White (Hispanic) (1.49%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.952%).

3.42% of the households in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC 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.

99% of the residents in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC are Northeastern Technical College (322 degrees awarded in 2022) and Coker University (271 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC was $109,500, and the homeownership rate was 69.8%.

Most people in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24 minutes. The average car ownership in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC was 2 cars per household.

Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC borders Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC, Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC, Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC, Chester, Fairfield & Lancaster Counties PUMA, SC, Richland (Northeast and North Central) & Kershaw Counties PUMA, SC, Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC, Florence County PUMA, SC, and Dillon, Marion and Horry (North) Counties--Loris City PUMA, SC.

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Population & Diversity

Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC is home to a population of 133k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.94% of Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC residents were born outside of the country (2.57k people).

In 2023, there were 1.34 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (69.2k people) in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 51.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.96k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC are Spanish (3,385 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (205 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (143 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

73,685

Women

52.9%

65,727

Men

47.1%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 139,412 inhabitants, with 47.1% men, and 52.9% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

99%

2023 Citizenship

98.9%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99% of Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC

White (Non-Hispanic)
69.2k ± 214
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
51.8k ± 719
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.96k ± 769

3.4%

Hispanic Population

4.52k people

3.4% of the people in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC are hispanic (4.52k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
919 ± 742 people
India
511 ± 554 people
Korea
370 ± 472 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC was Mexico, the natal country of 919 Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC residents, followed by India with 511 and Korea with 370.

Foreign-Born Population

1.94%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.57k people

2.27%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

3.02k people

As of 2023, 1.94% of Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC residents (2.57k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC was 2.27%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,385 households (2.7%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
205 households (0.164%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
143 households (0.114%)

3.42% of the households in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC was Spanish. 2.7% of the households in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,281 ± 295
Gulf War (1990s)
1,419 ± 283
Gulf War (2001-)
958 ± 205

Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.61 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC employs N/A people. The largest industries in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC are Elementary & secondary schools (4,830 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,998 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,549 people), and the highest paying industries are Wired telecommunications carriers ($171,665), Services incidental to transportation ($146,380), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($114,459).

Males in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,892. The income inequality in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.445, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

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Women

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Men

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The workforce of Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC in 2020 was N/A people, with N/A% woman, and N/A% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC.

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Occupations

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The most common job groups, by number of people living in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC, are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,929 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,843 people), and Customer service representatives (1,585 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Carolina (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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

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The most common employment sectors for those who live in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,830 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,998 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,549 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC, though some of these residents may live in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,003

Median earning men ± $1,702

$29,211

Median earning women ± $1,544

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($68,825), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,542), and Public Administration ($50,884).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,159), Wholesale Trade ($41,169), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($38,503).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

3.04%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.86M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 3.04% 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 10.9%.

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

Education

In 2022, universities in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC awarded 593 degrees. The student population of Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 941 male students and 1,685 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC are White (321 and 54.1%), followed by Black or African American (220 and 37.1%), Two or More Races (24 and 4.05%), and Hispanic or Latino (16 and 2.7%).

The largest universities in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC by number of degrees awarded are Northeastern Technical College (322 and 54.3%) and Coker University (271 and 45.7%).

The most popular majors in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC are Pre-Nursing Studies (94 and 15.9%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (90 and 15.2%), and General Business Administration & Management (43 and 7.25%).

The median tuition cost in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC for private four year colleges is $30,864.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 94.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 2,626 (35.8% men and 64.2% 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 2022 there were 2,626 students enrolled in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC, 35.8% men and 64.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,172 records, of which 60.3% were women and 39.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
40 degrees awarded
General Business
23 degrees awarded
Criminology
21 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC was General Business Administration & Management with 40 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Northeastern Technical College
322 degrees awarded
Coker University
271 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northeastern Technical College with 322 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 166 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC, which is 0.389 times less than the 427 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 321 degrees mean that there were 1.46 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 220 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 not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($30,864) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($936) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,000) 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

Measure

In 2022, 0.8% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.66% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (38.1k), Some college (21.6k), and Secondary Education (19.5k).

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, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC was $109,500 in 2023, which is 0.361 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $102,400 to $109,500, a 6.93% increase. The homeownership rate in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC is 69.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC have an average commute time of 24 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC is $45,069. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC was Charleston (Northeast) County--Mount Pleasant Town PUMA, SC with a value of $116,028, followed by York County (North & East)--Fort Mill Town PUMA, SC and Greenville (South & East)--Outside Greenville & Greer (South) Cities PUMA, SC, with respective values of $114,845 and $96,308.

Housing

Property

$109,500

Median Property Value 2023

±$5,093

$36,416

Median Property Taxes

±$1,333

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, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

69.8%

Homeownership

2023

63.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 69.8% of the housing units in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC was Charleston (Northeast) County--Mount Pleasant Town PUMA, SC with a value of $116,028, followed by York County (North & East)--Fort Mill Town PUMA, SC and Greenville (South & East)--Outside Greenville & Greer (South) Cities PUMA, SC, with respective values of $114,845 and $96,308.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC 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.

$45,069

Median Household Income

± $1,659

52.2k

Number of Households

± 1,733

In 2023, the median household income of the 52.2k households in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC grew to $45,069 from the previous year's value of $43,306.

The following chart displays the households in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC 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

0.445

2022 Wage GINI in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC

N/A Wage GINI in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC

In 2022, the income inequality in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC was 0.445 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 55.5% decline from N/A to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (84.8%)
Carpooled (7.3%)
Worked At Home (3.03%)

In 2023, 84.8% of workers in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.3%) and those who worked at home (3.03%).

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

24 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC have a shorter commute time (24 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.72% of the workforce in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

21.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC (27.4k out of 129k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

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.

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.

Health

89% of the population of Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC has health coverage, with 37% on employee plans, 24.8% on Medicaid, 14.9% on Medicare, 10.8% on non-group plans, and 1.47% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in South Carolina see 1481 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.269% decrease from the previous year (1485 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1696 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 488 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,481 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in South Carolina

Primary care physicians in South Carolina see an average of 1,481 patients per year. This represents a 0.269% decrease from the previous year (1,485 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.5% under 18 years, 19.4% between 18 and 34 years, 38% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

11%

Uninsured

37%

Employer Coverage

24.8%

Medicaid

14.9%

Medicare

10.8%

Non-Group

1.47%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC grew by 0.506% from 10.9% to 11%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.