County profile · South Carolina
Chesterfield County, SC market data
How Chesterfield County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 44,740
- +3.4% since 2020
- Households
- 17,534
- Median household income
- $49,235
- +18.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $116,200
- Jobs located here
- 14,899
- Highest market score
- 73
- Lawn, cleaning and pest control, #171 of 1,771 scored counties
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What this means
Chesterfield County has an estimated 44,740 people and 17,534 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Chesterfield County grew 3.4%, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Chesterfield County is $49,235, 39% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 18.6%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Chesterfield County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 127, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (50).
Of the business types scored in Chesterfield County, lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (73); home repair companies (69); and landscaping and lawn care companies (68) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies, that ranks #171 of 1,771 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (99% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate agents and brokers (65% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Chesterfield County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Chesterfield County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 73 | #171 of 1,771 | 9 | 5.1 | $2.4M | 142 | 11 |
| Home repair trades | 69 | #229 of 2,057 | 11 | 6.3 | $3.7M | 154 | 15 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 68 | #285 of 1,493 | 7 | 4.0 | $3.1M | 105 | 8 |
| Insurance agencies | 67 | #572 of 2,272 | 27 | 15.4 | $1.6M | 128 | 12 |
| Real estate | 66 | #343 of 2,229 | 24 | 13.7 | Index only | 218 | 5 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 66 | #374 of 1,886 | 9 | 5.1 | $1.8M | 183 | 7 |
| Pet businesses | 66 | #417 of 2,200 | 10 | 5.7 | $1.2M | 141 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 64 | #359 of 1,707 | 7 | 4.0 | $5.9M | 124 | 10 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 64 | #452 of 2,063 | 7 | 4.0 | $7.6M | 204 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 63 | #408 of 1,769 | 6 | 3.4 | $2.1M | 243 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 60 | #749 of 2,394 | 65 | 37.1 | $249K | 164 | 18 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 60 | #753 of 2,405 | 114 | 65.0 | $464K | 125 | 58 |
| Pizza | 59 | #676 of 2,090 | 9 | 5.1 | $5.9M | 116 | 28 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 59 | #753 of 2,210 | 24 | 13.7 | $1.1M | 129 | 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 59 | #808 of 2,401 | 57 | 32.5 | $266K | 99 | 12 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 58 | #635 of 2,176 | 19 | 10.8 | Index only | 218 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 57 | #794 of 2,087 | 19 | 10.8 | $1.4M | 113 | 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 57 | #874 of 2,378 | 35 | 20.0 | $434K | 98 | 9 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 56 | #851 of 2,385 | 51 | 29.1 | $251K | 118 | 5 |
| Hair salons | 55 | #927 of 2,339 | 30 | 17.1 | $426K | 99 | 3 |
| Physical therapy | 54 | #600 of 1,422 | 5 | 2.9 | $3.2M | 135 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 51 | #885 of 1,792 | 8 | 4.6 | $1.1M | 82 | 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 50 | #844 of 1,656 | 10 | 5.7 | $1.6M | 91 | 11 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 49 | #1,225 of 2,405 | 73 | 41.6 | $725K | 109 | 26 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 47 | #1,228 of 2,088 | 16 | 9.1 | $535K | 81 | 3 |
| Grocery stores | 44 | #1,235 of 2,070 | 14 | 8.0 | $6.6M | 71 | 6 |
| Nail salons | 42 | #903 of 1,328 | 7 | 4.0 | $1.8M | 109 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 41 | #1,008 of 1,530 | 8 | 4.6 | $1.9M | 76 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 41 | #1,476 of 2,222 | 24 | 13.7 | $2.2M | 72 | 28 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 40 | #912 of 1,327 | 8 | 4.6 | $1.9M | 62 | 4 |
| Gas stations | 39 | #1,640 of 2,358 | 38 | 21.7 | $1.3M | 56 | 26 |
| Funeral homes | 38 | #1,045 of 1,472 | 9 | 5.1 | $278K | 41 | 4 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 37 | #1,722 of 2,402 | 47 | 26.8 | $2M | 58 | 11 |
| Barbershops | 34 | #1,035 of 1,356 | 8 | 4.6 | $1.6M | 85 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 34 | #1,688 of 2,261 | 27 | 15.4 | $3.4M | 44 | 5 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 28 | #1,170 of 1,334 | 6 | 3.4 | $1.4M | 71 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.3 | $3.8M | 151 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.3 | $1.4M | 137 | 7 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.3 | $10.3M | 86 | 5 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.7 | $9.1M | 58 | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.7 | Index only | 136 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.1 | $26.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.1 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.1 | $8.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.1 | $10.8M | Too few | 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.1 | $6.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.1 | $6.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.1 | $4.3M | Too few | 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $16.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $27.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $15.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $16.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $12.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Chesterfield County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $15.2M | $866 | 90 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $50.8M | $2,897 | 112 |
| Food away from home | $52.9M | $3,018 | 74 |
| Groceries | $92.8M | $5,294 | 84 |
| Personal care products and services | $12.8M | $729 | 73 |
| Child care and other personal services | $5.5M | $312 | 54 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $8.6M | $488 | 50 |
| Medical and dental services | $16.2M | $925 | 72 |
| Pets | $12.4M | $707 | 78 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $27.3M | $1,559 | 76 |
| Vehicle insurance | $43.5M | $2,480 | 127 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $41.2M | $2,349 | 78 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $21.5M | $1,227 | 87 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $226.3M | $12,905 | 77 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Chesterfield County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 44,740+3.4% since 2020
- Households
- 17,534
- Median age
- 42.1
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 73%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 799 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 55
- Median household income
- $49,235+18.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $69,908
- Median home value
- $116,200
- Jobs located here
- 14,899
- Daytime population
- 38,839Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Chesterfield County, SC growing?
Population estimates put Chesterfield County at 44,740 people in 2025, up 3.4% since 2020, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 17,534 households. Median household income rose 18.6% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Chesterfield County, SC spend?
Households in Chesterfield County spend about $226.3M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $92.8M on groceries and $52.9M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Chesterfield County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 127, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (50).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Chesterfield County, SC?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Chesterfield County are for lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (73); home repair companies (69); and landscaping and lawn care companies (68). Chesterfield County ranks #171 of 1,771 scored counties for lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies.
How does Chesterfield County, SC compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Chesterfield County is $49,235 a year, 39% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 3.4% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $116,200, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Chesterfield County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (99% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate agents and brokers (65% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 36 of the 56 business types have a score in Chesterfield County, each ranked against other counties.
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