Chester County, South Carolina

Total Population: 32,177

County Seat: Chester

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Median Home Value

$143,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$51,216

Across all households

Median Age

42.2 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

13.7%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)57.6%
Black (Non-Hispanic)35.8%
Two or More Races2.8%
Hispanic or Latino2.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.5%
Other Race0.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

Under 18 Years

22.4%

65 Years and Over

18.9%

Male

48.4%

Female

51.6%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.6%

No Health Insurance

11.7%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

84.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

13.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$51,216

Mean Household Income

$66,845

Per Capita Income

$27,656

Unemployment Rate (16+)

6.5%

In Labor Force (19–64)

72.0%

SNAP / Food Stamps

17.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$143,800

Median Rent

$918/mo

Total Housing Units

14,717

Owner-Occupied

77.9%

Renter-Occupied

22.1%

Vacancy Rate

12.2%

Married Couple Households

44.8%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.4%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.8%

Female Householder, No Partner

31.0%

Average Household Size

2.48

Broadband Internet Access

80.1%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 45023.