Chester County, SC
Living in Chester County
Bikeability6
Walkability18
Commute41
Public Transit8
Affordability96
Public Safety35
Airports63
Hospitals47
Colleges14
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools10
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
32kPopulation-935 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black37%
Caucasian59%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate39%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$42kMedian Household Income+$9.7k (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector77%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation28%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$96kMedian Home Value+$8.5k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$466Median Monthly Rent+$76 (2010–19)
65%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home20%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity53%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas3%
Utility gas40%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Chester County
United States45
South Carolina43
Property Crime in Chester County
United States48
South Carolina52
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump51%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 44 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chester County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding35
Tornado21
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Chester County, SC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Chester County, SC
Hawthorne Christian Academy
5 miles, W
The Academy Christian School
11 miles, N
Next Generation Child Development Center
15 miles, NE
Freedom Montessori School
18 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Chester County, SC
Clinton College
17 miles, NE
Winthrop University
19 miles, NE
Chamberlain University-North Carolina
34 miles, NE
DeVry University-North Carolina
34 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Chester County, SC
Musc Health Chester Medical Center
1 miles, W
Piedmont Medical Center
19 miles, N
Musc Health Lancaster Medical Center
21 miles, E
Rebound Behavioral Health
24 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Chester County, SC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
38 miles, N
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
52 miles, S
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
62 miles, W
Florence Regional Airport
89 miles, SE