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Chester County

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Chester County's estimated 2025 population is 32,692 with a growth rate of 0.72% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Chester County is the 29th largest county in South Carolina. The 2010 population was 33,163 and has seen a growth of -1.42% since that time.

32,692
Total Population
56
Population Density (mi²)
29
Population Rank (State)
233 0.72%
Annual Population Growth

Chester County Population

Chester County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Chester County includes 58.27% White, 36.04% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Other race

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White18,74958.27%
Black or African American11,59636.04%
Two or more races1,3084.07%
Other race2900.9%
Asian1700.53%
Native American550.17%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander90.03%

Chester County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Chester County's average per capita income is $37,939. Household income levels show a median of $51,216. The poverty rate stands at 19.32%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$76,758-
Families$61,343$75,656
Households$51,216$66,845
Non Families$30,227$38,884

$37,939

Average Income

$51,216

Median Household Income

19.32%

Poverty Rate