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Chesterfield County, VA market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Chesterfield County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 397,148
- +8.7% since 2020
- Households
- 140,155
- Median household income
- $101,931
- +23.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $366,000
- Jobs located here
- 149,426
- Highest market score
- 93
- Coffee shops and cafes, #8 of 2,063 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 397,148 people live in Chesterfield County, in 140,155 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Chesterfield County grew 8.7%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Chesterfield County is $101,931 a year, 26% above the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 23.4% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Chesterfield County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 141, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on medical and dental services (100).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Chesterfield County are for coffee shops and cafes (93), laundromats (92) and bakeries and dessert shops (90). Chesterfield County ranks #8 of 2,063 scored counties for coffee shops and cafes.
Chesterfield County is part of the Richmond metro area. For its number of households, Chesterfield County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for house cleaning businesses (36% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for funeral homes (67% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee shops and cafes | 93 | #8 of 2,063 | 76 | 5.4 | $8.3M | 224 | 36 |
| Laundromats | 92 | #9 of 785 | 8 | 0.6 | $38.8M | 310 | 5 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 90 | #16 of 1,889 | 90 | 6.4 | $7M | 169 | 41 |
| Gas stations | 89 | #37 of 2,358 | 135 | 9.6 | $3.4M | 142 | 90 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 86 | #28 of 1,327 | 24 | 1.7 | $6.2M | 200 | 25 |
| Veterinarians | 84 | #53 of 1,485 | 49 | 3.5 | $3.1M | 114 | 31 |
| Barbershops | 83 | #53 of 1,356 | 55 | 3.9 | $2.7M | 142 | 5 |
| Pet stores | 81 | #46 of 974 | 23 | 1.6 | $6.6M | 146 | 12 |
| Pet businesses | 81 | #56 of 2,200 | 123 | 8.8 | $1.2M | 141 | 75 |
| Auto repair shops | 81 | #101 of 2,378 | 221 | 15.8 | $669K | 151 | 110 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 81 | #117 of 2,405 | 1,048 | 74.8 | $603K | 163 | 556 |
| Grocery stores | 81 | #167 of 2,070 | 70 | 5.0 | $13.4M | 144 | 56 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 80 | #61 of 1,461 | 40 | 2.9 | $3.8M | 150 | 32 |
| Funeral homes | 80 | #63 of 1,472 | 10 | 0.7 | $1.9M | 277 | 8 |
| Pizza | 80 | #81 of 2,090 | 82 | 5.9 | $7.7M | 152 | 269 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 79 | #88 of 1,493 | 59 | 4.2 | $4.1M | 139 | 136 |
| Chiropractors | 78 | #84 of 1,490 | 52 | 3.7 | $3.5M | 146 | 32 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 78 | #222 of 2,402 | 227 | 16.2 | $4.1M | 122 | 97 |
| Electricians | 77 | #73 of 1,160 | 34 | 2.4 | $13.9M | 116 | 91 |
| Child care and preschools | 77 | #132 of 1,611 | 70 | 5.0 | $1.2M | 122 | 77 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 77 | #195 of 2,405 | 627 | 44.7 | $1M | 152 | 248 |
| Property management | 76 | #63 of 910 | 21 | 1.5 | Index only | 207 | 64 |
| Auto repair and car care | 76 | #202 of 2,401 | 402 | 28.7 | $368K | 137 | 189 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 75 | #124 of 1,707 | 86 | 6.1 | $5.5M | 115 | 125 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 75 | #229 of 2,222 | 169 | 12.1 | $3.7M | 123 | 269 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 75 | #245 of 2,087 | 159 | 11.3 | $2M | 154 | 79 |
| Convenience stores | 75 | #302 of 2,261 | 121 | 8.6 | $7.8M | 98 | 41 |
| Home inspectors | 73 | #42 of 415 | 6 | 0.4 | Index only | 153 | 9 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 73 | #151 of 1,302 | 44 | 3.1 | $4.1M | 132 | 24 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 73 | #296 of 2,210 | 217 | 15.5 | $1.4M | 163 | 102 |
| Gyms | 72 | #180 of 1,792 | 81 | 5.8 | $1.7M | 131 | 52 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 71 | #73 of 777 | 18 | 1.3 | $7.7M | 188 | 52 |
| Home repair trades | 71 | #194 of 2,057 | 177 | 12.6 | $2.7M | 110 | 249 |
| Car washes and detailing | 71 | #213 of 1,451 | 54 | 3.9 | $2.7M | 109 | 21 |
| Dry cleaners | 70 | #67 of 507 | 13 | 0.9 | $23.9M | 152 | 18 |
| Roofing and gutters | 68 | #194 of 1,177 | 57 | 4.1 | $8.3M | 98 | 33 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 67 | #290 of 1,771 | 128 | 9.1 | $1.9M | 112 | 286 |
| Pest control | 65 | #162 of 699 | 27 | 1.9 | $8.9M | 87 | 23 |
| Physical therapy | 65 | #330 of 1,422 | 67 | 4.8 | $2.7M | 113 | 53 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 65 | #414 of 2,088 | 173 | 12.3 | $796K | 120 | 108 |
| Spas and skin care | 64 | #400 of 1,769 | 136 | 9.7 | $1.1M | 124 | 34 |
| Tire shops | 63 | #449 of 1,530 | 60 | 4.3 | $2.5M | 98 | 28 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 62 | #465 of 1,656 | 83 | 5.9 | $2.2M | 123 | 224 |
| Insurance agencies | 61 | #764 of 2,272 | 257 | 18.3 | $1.5M | 120 | 169 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 57 | #187 of 479 | 10 | 0.7 | $14.8M | 108 | 22 |
| House cleaning | 56 | #303 of 847 | 42 | 3.0 | $5.7M | 90 | 127 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 55 | #524 of 1,334 | 74 | 5.3 | $1.9M | 92 | 56 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 52 | #402 of 887 | 64 | 4.6 | Index only | 97 | 35 |
| Hair salons | 52 | #1,079 of 2,339 | 354 | 25.3 | $417K | 97 | 130 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 50 | #1,188 of 2,385 | 669 | 47.7 | $221K | 104 | 213 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 50 | #1,196 of 2,394 | 1,060 | 75.6 | $171K | 112 | 481 |
| Nail salons | 49 | #743 of 1,328 | 113 | 8.1 | $1.3M | 78 | 39 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 47 | #1,243 of 2,176 | 435 | 31.0 | Index only | 102 | 202 |
| Real estate | 47 | #1,249 of 2,229 | 526 | 37.5 | Index only | 106 | 356 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 39 | #1,342 of 1,886 | 232 | 16.6 | $782K | 79 | 145 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.1 | $90.7M | Too few | 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 | $147.9M | $1,055 | 110 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $456.7M | $3,259 | 126 |
| Food away from home | $631.7M | $4,508 | 111 |
| Groceries | $938.2M | $6,694 | 106 |
| Personal care products and services | $147.7M | $1,054 | 105 |
| Child care and other personal services | $85.8M | $612 | 105 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $137.7M | $983 | 100 |
| Medical and dental services | $181.3M | $1,294 | 100 |
| Pets | $152.2M | $1,086 | 119 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $310.4M | $2,215 | 108 |
| Vehicle insurance | $387.6M | $2,766 | 141 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $472.1M | $3,369 | 112 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $240.9M | $1,719 | 122 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $2.4B | $17,206 | 103 |
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
- 397,148+8.7% since 2020
- Households
- 140,155
- Median age
- 40.1
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 77%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 424 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 892
- Median household income
- $101,931+23.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $128,631
- Median home value
- $366,000
- Jobs located here
- 149,426
- Daytime population
- 346,516Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Chesterfield County, VA growing?
Population estimates put Chesterfield County at 397,148 people in 2025, up 8.7% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 140,155 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 23.4%, before inflation.
How much do households in Chesterfield County, VA spend?
Households in Chesterfield County spend about $2.4B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $938.2M on groceries and $631.7M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Chesterfield County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 141, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on medical and dental services (100).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Chesterfield County, VA?
Of the business types scored in Chesterfield County, coffee shops and cafes (93), laundromats (92) and bakeries and dessert shops (90) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For coffee shops and cafes, that ranks #8 of 2,063 scored counties.
How does Chesterfield County, VA compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Chesterfield County is $101,931, 26% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 8.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $366,000, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for house cleaning businesses (36% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for funeral homes (67% 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. 55 of the 56 business types have a score in Chesterfield County, each ranked against other counties.
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