Chesterfield County, VA

County

Cities in Chesterfield County

Neighborhoods in Chesterfield County

Neighborhood

Chesterfield, VA

Skinquarter / Otterdale

Charter Colony / Ashton Village

Bermuda Place / Cameron Hills

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

Demographics of Chesterfield

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

43.9%

Households with Children

35.2%

School Enrollment K-12

44,977

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.9%
School Age (5-17): 17.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 20.6%
Working Age (35-54): 27.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.6%
Seniors (65+): 16.1%

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: 6.9%
High School / GED: 21.7%
Some College or Associate's: 27.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 43.8%

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: 24.6%
Single Parents: 10.6%
Couples & Adults: 37.2%
Living Alone: 27.5%

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: 56.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 11.8%
Asian: 3.6%
Black or African American: 22.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

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

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 19.7%
Puerto Rican: 16.7%
Cuban: 2.9%
Dominican: 3.0%
Central American: 41.1%
South American: 10.1%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 6.7%

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

White Population by Ancestry

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

European: 44.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.9%
Other White: 54.9%

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: 67.0%
Sub-Saharan African: 1.5%
Caribbean: 2.0%
Other Black: 29.5%

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: 54.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 34.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.9%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 4.9%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 5.0%

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: 86.0%
Spanish: 8.9%
European & Indo-European: 2.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.9%
Arabic: 0.3%
Other: 0.4%

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): 5.3%
Middle School (5-8): 5.6%
High School (9-12): 6.1%
College / Graduate: 6.0%
Not Enrolled: 74.3%

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