Chesterfield County, VA
Living in Chesterfield County
Bikeability6
Walkability7
Commute49
Public Transit7
Affordability48
Public Safety85
Airports27
Hospitals52
Colleges75
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools98
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
344kPopulation+35k (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
40%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
73%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black23%
Caucasian62%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate24%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree15%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$83kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more8%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector71%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts43%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$241kMedian Home Value+$5.6k (2010–19)
27%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian Monthly Rent+$233 (2010–19)
72%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198924%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity66%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas27%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Chesterfield County
United States45
Virginia30
Property Crime in Chesterfield County
United States48
Virginia39
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump48%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 3 | 3 |
| Feb | 40 | 3 | 3 |
| Mar | 48 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 40 | 3 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chesterfield County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding39
Tornado19
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Chesterfield County, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Chesterfield County, VA
Guardian Christian Academy
2 miles, NE
Grafton
4 miles, N
Primrose School of Swift Creek
4 miles, NW
The Goddard School
4 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Chesterfield County, VA
Virginia State University
14 miles, SE
Virginia Commonwealth University
14 miles, NE
University of Richmond
14 miles, N
Virginia Union University
15 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Chesterfield County, VA
Bon Secours St Francis Medical Center
7 miles, NW
Cjw Medical Center
10 miles, N
Hiram W Davis Medical Center
14 miles, SE
Medical College of Virginia Hospitals
14 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Chesterfield County, VA
Richmond International Airport
17 miles, NE
Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport
71 miles, NW
Norfolk International Airport
83 miles, SE