Chester County Summary

Life in Chester County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Chester County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Chester County:

  • The population in Chester County is 32,171.

  • The median home value in Chester County is $204,443.

  • The median income in Chester County is $50,022.

  • The median rent in Chester County is $831.

  • The unemployment rate in Chester County is 6.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Chester County is 18.9%.

  • The average high in Chester County is 78.1° and there are 109.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Chester County

List Of Cities & Towns in Chester County

Chester, SC Population 5,260

Eureka Mill, SC Population 1,889

Great Falls, SC Population 1,669

Fort Lawn, SC Population 1,149

Gayle Mill, SC Population 1,082

Richburg, SC Population 354

Lowrys, SC Population 297

Map Of Chester County

Chester County, SC Weather

  • The average high in Chester County is 78.1°.

  • There are 86.9 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 109.8 inches of rain each year with 1.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:24 hours of sun each day in Chester County.

StatChester County
Mean High78.1
Nice Days86.9
Rainfall109.8
Snowfall1.0
Sunny_hours5:24
78.1°
Average High
109.8
Inches of Rain

Chester County Photos

Springstein Mill
Source: Public Domain
Bank Of America Corporate Center
Source: Public Domain
Chester County Courthouse Built  Chester South Carolina
Source: Public Domain

Chester County Demographics

Population over time in Chester County

The current population in Chester County is 32,171. The population has decreased -0.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 32,273 0.0%
2021 32,260 -0.2%
2020 32,311 -

Gender in Chester County

  • Chester County is 51.1% female with 16,424 female residents.

  • Chester County is 48.9% male with 15,747 male residents.

Female
51.1% (16,424)
Male
48.9% (15,747)
Gender Chester County SC USA
Female 51.1% 51.2% 50.4%
Male 48.9% 48.8% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Chester County

Chester County is:

  • 58.1% White with 18,691 White residents.

  • 36.1% African American with 11,604 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 99 American Indian residents.

  • 0.5% Asian with 147 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 108 Other residents.

  • 2.4% Two Or More with 764 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.4% Hispanic with 758 Hispanic residents.

White
58.1% (18,691)
African American
36.1% (11,604)
American Indian
0.3% (99)
Asian
0.5% (147)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.3% (108)
Two Or More
2.4% (764)
Hispanic
2.4% (758)

Table: Chester County By Race

Race Chester County SC USA
White 58.1% 63.0% 58.9%
African American 36.1% 25.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.3% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.5% 1.7% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.4% 2.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.4% 6.2% 18.7%

Household Income For Chester County, South Carolina

  • 5.7% of households in Chester County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.8% of households in Chester County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 13.4% of households in Chester County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.4% of households in Chester County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.7% of households in Chester County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 20.5% of households in Chester County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.6% of households in Chester County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 10.4% of households in Chester County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.3% of households in Chester County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.2% of households in Chester County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.7% (1,819)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.8% (2,173)
$15,000 to $24,999
13.4% (4,322)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.4% (3,034)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.7% (4,729)
$50,000 to $74,999
20.5% (6,583)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.6% (4,060)
$100,000 to $149,999
10.4% (3,349)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.3% (1,387)
$200,000 or more
2.2% (708)
Income Chester County SC USA
Less than $10,000 5.7% 6.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.8% 4.2% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 13.4% 8.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.4% 8.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.7% 12.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.5% 17.5% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.6% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 10.4% 15.4% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.3% 6.9% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 2.2% 7.4% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Chester County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Chester County completed < 9th grade.

  • 11.0% of adults in Chester County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 41.0% of adults in Chester County completed high school / ged.

  • 20.0% of adults in Chester County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Chester County completed associate's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Chester County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Chester County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Chester County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Chester County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (1,286)
9-12th Grade
11% (3,538)
High School / GED
41% (13,190)
Some College
20% (6,434)
Associate's Degree
10% (3,217)
Bachelor's Degree
9% (2,895)
Master's Degree
5% (1,608)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Chester County SC USA
< 9th Grade 4% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 11% 7% 6%
High School / GED 41% 28% 26%
Some College 20% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 9% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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