Chester County, SC

County

Cities in Chester County

Neighborhoods in Chester County

Stringfellow / Rodman

Cedar Grove / Rolling Hills Estates

Wilksburg / Baton Rouge

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Chester

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

14.0%

Households with Children

25.7%

School Enrollment K-12

3,854

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.4%
School Age (5-17): 16.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 19.8%
Working Age (35-54): 24.2%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.5%
Seniors (65+): 19.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 14.7%
High School / GED: 41.0%
Some College or Associate's: 30.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 14.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 12.8%
Single Parents: 12.9%
Couples & Adults: 41.9%
Living Alone: 32.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 57.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 3.0%
Asian: 0.4%
Black or African American: 34.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 36.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 63.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 37.3%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 62.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 74.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 23.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.5%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 97.8%
Spanish: 1.5%
European & Indo-European: 0.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.4%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.6%
Elementary (1-4): 4.8%
Middle School (5-8): 5.7%
High School (9-12): 5.1%
College / Graduate: 3.0%
Not Enrolled: 78.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources