Chesterfield, MO Demographics

A map of Chesterfield's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	36,471	37,513	73.6%	75.0%
Asian	6,566	7,178	13.2%	14.4%
Multiracial	2,719	1,738	5.5%	3.5%
Black	1,903	1,571	3.8%	3.1%
Hispanic	1,634	1,769	3.3%	3.5%
Native American/Other	281	230	0.6%	0.5%

Chesterfield, Missouri has an estimated population of 49,574, a less than 1% change from the 49,999 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.6% White, 13.2% Asian, 5.5% Multiracial, 3.8% Black, 3.3% Hispanic, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Chesterfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Chesterfield has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Missouri overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Chesterfield, that probability was 41.3% in 2020 and 43.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Chesterfield is ranked the 14th most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Chesterfield was ranked the 14th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Chesterfield's White Population

36,471 residents of Chesterfield, or 73.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Chesterfield is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Chesterfield ranks 945th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chesterfield's White population has declined by an estimated 2.8%. White residents' share of Chesterfield's population has decreased from 75.0% to 73.6%.

Chesterfield is more White than neighboring Winchester (52.8% White). Chesterfield is less White than neighboring Clarkson Valley (84% White), Ellisville (81.2% White), Ballwin (75% White), and Weldon Spring (93.9% White).

Chesterfield's Black Population

1,903 residents of Chesterfield, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Chesterfield is lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Chesterfield ranks 220th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chesterfield's Black population has grown by an estimated 21.1%. Black residents' share of Chesterfield's population has increased from 3.1% to 3.8%.

Chesterfield is more Black than neighboring Clarkson Valley (0.7% Black), Ellisville (0.7% Black), Ballwin (2.8% Black), Winchester (1% Black), and Weldon Spring (0.8% Black).

Chesterfield's Asian Population

6,566 residents of Chesterfield, or 13.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Chesterfield is considerably higher than in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Chesterfield ranks 4th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chesterfield's Asian population has declined by an estimated 8.5%. Asian residents' share of Chesterfield's population has decreased from 14.4% to 13.2%.

Chesterfield is more Asian than neighboring Clarkson Valley (3.3% Asian), Ellisville (3.9% Asian), Ballwin (8.9% Asian), Winchester (4% Asian), and Weldon Spring (3.8% Asian).

Chesterfield's Hispanic Population

1,634 residents of Chesterfield, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Chesterfield is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Chesterfield ranks 299th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chesterfield's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 7.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Chesterfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.3%.

Chesterfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Weldon Spring (0% Hispanic). Chesterfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Clarkson Valley (6% Hispanic), Ellisville (8.1% Hispanic), Ballwin (4.1% Hispanic), and Winchester (32% Hispanic).

Chesterfield's Native American/Other Population

281 residents of Chesterfield, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Chesterfield is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Chesterfield ranks 634th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chesterfield's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 22.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Chesterfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Chesterfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Clarkson Valley (0.2% Native American/Other), Ellisville (0.1% Native American/Other), Winchester (0.3% Native American/Other), and Weldon Spring (0.5% Native American/Other). Chesterfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ballwin (1% Native American/Other).

Chesterfield's Multiracial Population

2,719 residents of Chesterfield, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Chesterfield is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Chesterfield ranks 785th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chesterfield's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 56.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Chesterfield's population has increased from 3.5% to 5.5%.

Chesterfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Weldon Spring (1% Multiracial). Chesterfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Clarkson Valley (5.9% Multiracial), Ellisville (6% Multiracial), Ballwin (8.2% Multiracial), and Winchester (10% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.