The workforce in Chesterfield is well-equipped to meet the needs of businesses across a wide range of industries.
Chesterfield has a highly educated and productive population and a world-class labor pool with over 722,000 workers in the metro area.
- Over 41% of Chesterfield’s population holds a bachelor’s degree or higher, well above the national average of 34%.
- Twenty-two local colleges and universities graduate thousands of students yearly.
- Within 150 miles of Chesterfield, there are 1.7 million higher education students.
- Chesterfield is projected to eclipse Virginia Beach over the next 30 years, growing 38.4% from 364,548 residents in 2020 to 504,814 by 2050.
- The metro population will likely exceed 1.7 million by 2050.
This growing, talented and diverse workforce is a crucial asset for businesses looking to succeed in today’s competitive environment.
It’s a perfect fit for so many companies.
