Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC

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2024 Population
132,317
US Senator
Lindsey Graham
Republican Party
US Senator
Tim Scott
Republican Party
2024 Median Age
41.6
0.478% 1-year decrease
2024 Poverty Rate
22.2%
4.02% 1-year increase
2024 Median Household Income
$46,116
2.32% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$121,400
10.9% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
53,006
4.74% 1-year decline

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3.88% 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.

98.5% 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 (481 degrees awarded in 2023) and Coker University (244 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC was $121,400, and the homeownership rate was 70.1%.

Most people in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC is home to a population of 132k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.45% of Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC residents were born outside of the country (3.24k people).

In 2024, there were 1.35 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (68.8k people) in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 50.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.15k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC are Spanish (3,710 households), Portuguese (173 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (162 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
67,651
Women
51.2%
64,467
Men
48.8%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 132,118 inhabitants, with 48.8% men, and 51.2% women.

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Citizenship

98.5%
2024 Citizenship
99%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.5% of Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    68.8k ± 280
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    50.9k ± 708
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    5.15k ± 692
3.65%
Hispanic Population
4.83k people

In 2024, there were 1.35 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (68.8k people) in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 50.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.15k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

3.65% of the people in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC are hispanic (4.83k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    962 ± 759 people
  2. Jamaica
    177 ± 326 people
  3. Brazil
    104 ± 250 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC was Mexico, the natal country of 962 Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC residents, followed by Jamaica with 177 and Brazil with 104.

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Foreign-Born Population

2.45%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
3.24k people
1.94%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
2.57k people

As of 2024, 2.45% of Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC residents (3.24k 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, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC was 1.94%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    3,710 households (2.97%)
  2. Portuguese
    173 households (0.138%)
  3. French (Incl. Cajun)
    162 households (0.13%)

3.88% 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 22.3%. 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 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC was Spanish. 2.97% 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.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,116 ± 339
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,187 ± 228
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    847 ± 225

Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.78 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC employs 53k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC were Elementary & secondary schools (4,448 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,415 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,443 people), and the highest paying industries were Paperboard container manufacturing ($139,146), Services incidental to transportation ($124,682), and Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($119,139).

Males in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,407. The income inequality in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.441, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
26,196
Women
49.4%
26,810
Men
50.6%

The workforce of Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC in 2023 was 53,006 people, with 49.4% woman, and 50.6% men.

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Occupations

53k
2023 Value
−4.74%
1 Year decline
± −4.74%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC declined at a rate of −4.74%, from 55.6k employees to 53k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,880 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,743 people), and Customer service representatives (1,538 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

53k
2023 Value
−4.74%
1 Year decline
± −4.74%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC declined at a rate of −4.74%, from 55.6k employees to 53k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,448 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,415 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,443 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.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$43,922
Median earning men ± $2,078
$30,026
Median earning women ± $1,238

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($61,827), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,923), and Manufacturing ($50,184).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($46,875), Wholesale Trade ($42,543), and Construction ($39,588).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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%.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC awarded 725 degrees. The student population of Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,045 male students and 1,695 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC are White (376 and 52.8%), Black or African American (277 and 38.9%), Hispanic or Latino (27 and 3.79%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (14 and 1.97%).

The largest universities in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC by number of degrees awarded are Northeastern Technical College (481 and 66.3%) and Coker University (244 and 33.7%).

The most popular majors in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (218 and 30.1%), Pre-Nursing Studies (80 and 11%), and General Business (44 and 6.07%).

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 2023 in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 97.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 2,740 (38.1% men and 61.9% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 2,740 students enrolled in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC, 38.1% men and 61.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,271 records, of which 59.9% were women and 40.1% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
    157 degrees awarded
  2. Pre-Nursing Studies
    80 degrees awarded
  3. Phlebotamy Technician
    30 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 157 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Northeastern Technical College
    481 degrees awarded
  2. Coker University
    244 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northeastern Technical College with 481 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 211 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC, which is 0.411 times less than the 514 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 376 degrees mean that there were 1.36 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 277 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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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 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($990) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 1.18% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.625% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (38.5k), Some college (20.5k), and Secondary Education (18.7k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC was $121,400 in 2024, which is 0.365 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $109,500 to $121,400, a 10.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC is 70.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC have an average commute time of 23.9 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.

Housing

Property

$121,400
Median Property Value 2024
±$5,290
$37,052
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.

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Rent vs Own

70.1%
Homeownership
2024
64.9%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 70.1% 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 69.8%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$46,116
Median Household Income
± $1,781
52.9k
Number of Households
± 1,703

In 2024, the median household income of the 52.9k households in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC grew to $46,116 from the previous year's value of $45,069.

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Wage Distribution

0.441
2023 Wage GINI in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC
0.445
2022 Wage GINI in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC

In 2023, the income inequality in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC was 0.441 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.739% decline from 2022 to 2023, 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 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (82.2%)
  2. Carpooled (9.48%)
  3. Worked At Home (3.74%)

In 2024, 82.2% of workers in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.48%) and those who worked at home (3.74%).

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Commute Time

23.9 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC have a shorter commute time (23.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.5% of the workforce in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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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.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

22.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC (28.5k out of 128k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 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.

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Health

89.4% of the population of Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC has health coverage, with 35.5% on employee plans, 26.2% on Medicaid, 14.9% on Medicare, 11.5% on non-group plans, and 1.34% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1,413 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,413 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1634 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 299 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,413 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,413 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,413 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.3% under 18 years, 19.7% between 18 and 34 years, 37.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

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Uninsured People

10.6%
Uninsured
35.5%
Employer Coverage
26.2%
Medicaid
14.9%
Medicare
11.5%
Non-Group
1.34%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC declined by 4.02% from 11% to 10.6%.

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