How many people live in Chesterfield County, SC?
Updated Apr. 6, 2026Refreshed annually
In 2024, there were about 44,500 people living in Chesterfield County, SC. That makes Chesterfield County the 25th-most populous county in South Carolina. It is home to 0.8% of people living in the state.
44.5K
population of Chesterfield County, SC (2024)
0.8%
County share of the South Carolina population (2024)
About 44,500 people lived in Chesterfield County, SC in 2024.
Population estimates, 2000–2024
What are Chesterfield County, SC’s age demographics?
1. Introduction - Briefly introduce the topic of age demographics in Chesterfield County, SC. 2. Age Distribution - Provide data on the age distribution in Chesterfield County, SC. - Include specific age groups and their respective percentages or population numbers. 3. Comparison to National or State Data - Compare Chesterfield County, SC’s age demographics to national or state data. - Highlight any differences or similarities. 4. Trends Over Time - Discuss any trends in age demographics over a specified period. - Use historical data to show changes in age distribution. 5. Implications - Explain the potential implications of the age demographics in Chesterfield County, SC. - Consider factors such as economic impact, healthcare needs, and educational requirements. 6. Conclusion - Summarize the points about Chesterfield County, SC’s age demographics. - Reinforce the importance of understanding age demographics for policy-making and community planning.About 8,800 Chesterfield County residents are aged 65 and older in 2024. That represents 19.9% of its population. For comparison, the age group represents 19.8% of South Carolina’s population and 18% in the US overall.
Another 9,800 Chesterfield County, SC residents, or 22.1% of the population, were children under 18. For comparison, the age group represents 21.2% of South Carolina’s population and 21.6% in the US overall.
A lower share of Chesterfield County, SC's population is aged 25–44 than the US as a whole.
Population estimates by age group, (2024)
What are Chesterfield County, SC’s racial and ethnic demographics?
Non-Hispanic white residents make up 57.9% of the Chesterfield County, SC population, higher than the national share of 57.5%. Chesterfield County, SC also has a larger share of people identifying as non-Hispanic Black or African American (31.7%) than the US overall (12.6%).
In contrast, Chesterfield County’s Hispanic population accounts for 7%, below the 20% nationwide, and the non-Hispanic Asian population makes up 0.58% of the county, compared with 6.5% nationally.
Racial and ethnic make up differ based on location. These figures reflect how people identified their race alone (not in combination with other races), and separate out Hispanic or Latino ethnicity, following Census reporting standards.
Chesterfield County, SC has a higher share of a non-Hispanic Black or African American population than South Carolina as a whole.
Population estimates by race and ethnicity, (2024)
The largest city or town in Chesterfield County, SC is Cheraw with about 4,900 residents in 2024.
Cities and towns in Chesterfield County, SC ranked by population
Population (2024), includes only portions within county
| City or town | Population | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Cheraw | 4,946 |
| 2. | Pageland | 2,522 |
| 3. | Chesterfield | 1,351 |
| 4. | McBee | 812 |
| 5. | Jefferson | 788 |
| 6. | Ruby | 322 |
| 7. | Patrick | 286 |
| 8. | Mount Croghan | 135 |
| 9. | Balance of Chesterfield County | 33,326 |
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