Census Counts & Population Estimates
In the 2020 U.S. Census, the population of Chesterfield County was 364,548. The population of Chesterfield County grew by 48,312 or 15.3% since the 2010 U.S. Census.
Chesterfield is the largest locality in the Richmond, Virginia MSA and the fourth largest county in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Only the counties of Fairfax, Prince William and Loudoun, and the city of Virginia Beach have larger populations.
The estimated population for Chesterfield was 387,703 on July 1, 2023. The population estimate for the Richmond metropolitan area was 1,354,620 on July 1, 2023.
From 2022 to 2023, Chesterfield County registered the largest nominal increase among all 133 jurisdictions throughout Virginia.
Fifty-eight percent of the population growth in the Richmond MSA occurred in Chesterfield during that period.
| Date | Total Population | Increase | % Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/01/1970 | 76,855 | 5,658 | 7.94% |
| 04/01/1980 | 141,372 | 64,517 | 83.95% |
| 04/01/1990 | 209,274 | 67,902 | 48.03% |
| 04/01/2000 | 259,903 | 50,629 | 24.19% |
| 04/01/2010 | 316,236 | 56,333 | 21.67% |
| 04/01/2020 | 364,548 | 48,212 | 15.30% |
| 07/01/2023 | 387,703 | 23,155 | 6.4% |
Data Source: 1970, 1980, 1990, 2000, 2010, 2020 U.S. Census, 2023 Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service
U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts
The U.S. Census Bureau provides census information about Chesterfield County and the Commonwealth of Virginia. Use the links below to access this information.
Data USA Facts for Chesterfield County
Occupation, wage, and industry data, over time, for Chesterfield County, VA collected from the American Community Survey
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Insurance and Medicare coverage combined with state and county level health and safety statistics for Chesterfield County, VA
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The demographics of Chesterfield County, VA residents recorded by the American Community Survey
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Data about majors, degrees, and enrollment at higher education institutions in Chesterfield County, VA
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Information about property value, property taxes, property ownership, and household income in Chesterfield County, VA
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