Chesterfield, SC Demographics
A map of Chesterfield's Population by Race
Chesterfield, South Carolina has an estimated population of 1,465, an increase from the 1,357 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.8% White, 29.8% Black, 4.0% Hispanic, 2.1% Asian, 1.9% Multiracial, and 0.4% 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 less diverse than South Carolina 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 49.5% in 2020 and 52.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Chesterfield is ranked the 228th most populous place in South Carolina, out of 475 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 233rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Chesterfield's White Population
905 residents of Chesterfield, or 61.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Chesterfield is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Chesterfield ranks 210th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Chesterfield's White population has grown by an estimated 2.6%. White residents' share of Chesterfield's population has decreased from 65.0% to 61.8%.
Chesterfield is more White than neighboring McFarlan (16.5% White), Morven (18.2% White), and Patrick (60.1% White). Chesterfield is less White than neighboring Ruby (86.9% White), and Mount Croghan (65.9% White).
Chesterfield's Black Population
436 residents of Chesterfield, or 29.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Chesterfield is higher than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Chesterfield ranks 222nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Chesterfield's Black population has grown by an estimated 13.5%. Black residents' share of Chesterfield's population has increased from 28.3% to 29.8%.
Chesterfield is more Black than neighboring Ruby (3.3% Black), McFarlan (0% Black), Mount Croghan (9.4% Black), and Patrick (23.9% Black). Chesterfield is less Black than neighboring Morven (56.1% Black).
Chesterfield's Asian Population
31 residents of Chesterfield, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Chesterfield is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Chesterfield ranks 252nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Chesterfield's Asian population has grown by an estimated 416.7%. Asian residents' share of Chesterfield's population has increased from 0.4% to 2.1%.
Chesterfield is more Asian than neighboring Ruby (0% Asian), McFarlan (0% Asian), Morven (0% Asian), Mount Croghan (0% Asian), and Patrick (0% Asian).
Chesterfield's Hispanic Population
59 residents of Chesterfield, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Chesterfield is slightly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Chesterfield ranks 401st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Chesterfield's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 227.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Chesterfield's population has increased from 1.3% to 4.0%.
Chesterfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Patrick (3% Hispanic). Chesterfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Ruby (7.4% Hispanic), McFarlan (83.5% Hispanic), Morven (11.9% Hispanic), and Mount Croghan (14.1% Hispanic).
Chesterfield's Native American/Other Population
6 residents of Chesterfield, or 0.4% 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 South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Chesterfield ranks 277th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Chesterfield's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Chesterfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.
Chesterfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring McFarlan (0% Native American/Other), and Patrick (0% Native American/Other). Chesterfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Morven (8.6% Native American/Other), and Mount Croghan (8.2% Native American/Other).
Chesterfield's Multiracial Population
28 residents of Chesterfield, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Chesterfield is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Chesterfield ranks 127th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Chesterfield's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 52.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Chesterfield's population has decreased from 4.3% to 1.9%.
Chesterfield is more Multiracial than neighboring McFarlan (0% Multiracial). Chesterfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Ruby (2% Multiracial), Morven (5.2% Multiracial), Mount Croghan (2.4% Multiracial), and Patrick (13% 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.