2023 ACS Census Data · Population 32,177
Chester County is a small county in South Carolina with a population of 32,177. The median household income is $51,216, 21% below the national average. The poverty rate is 19.3%, median home value is $143,800, and 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 43% below the national average.
Population
32,177
2023 estimate
Rank #1413 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$51,216
Household
Rank #2603 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$143,800
Owner-occupied
Rank #2116 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
13.7%
Adults 25+
Rank #2908 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
51.6%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.9%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
1.5%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.7%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
10% below South Carolina avg·21% below national avg
Poverty Rate
9% below South Carolina avg·29% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
1% above South Carolina avg·2% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$27,656
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
19.3%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
56.2%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
21% below South Carolina avg·31% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
3% below South Carolina avg·1% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
7% above South Carolina avg·7% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
4% above South Carolina avg·1% below national avg
Housing Units
14,717
Households
12,926
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,140
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
80.1%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
32 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
41% below South Carolina avg·43% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
2% below South Carolina avg·5% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
10.3%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
14.4%
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