2023 ACS Census Data · Population 371,610
Chesterfield County is a large county in Virginia with a population of 371,610. The median household income is $98,910, 52% above the national average. The poverty rate is 6.8%, median home value is $336,700, and 42.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 77% above the national average.
Population
371,610
2023 estimate
Rank #198 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$98,910
Household
Rank #157 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$336,700
Owner-occupied
Rank #366 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
42.7%
Adults 25+
Rank #195 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.
9.5%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
13.9%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.8%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
32% above Virginia avg·52% above national avg
Poverty Rate
47% above Virginia avg·54% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
18% above Virginia avg·18% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$46,772
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
6.8%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
67.7%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
21% above Virginia avg·61% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
35% above Virginia avg·66% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
9% above Virginia avg·6% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
2% below Virginia avg·10% below national avg
Housing Units
142,572
Households
136,996
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.7
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,877
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
93.9%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
26 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
47% above Virginia avg·77% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
4% above Virginia avg·5% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
9.2%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
8.0%
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