Chester County , South Carolina

Population: 32,177 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $51,216 Home $143,800 Rent $918/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 32,177 residents, Chester County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for South Carolina and neighboring counties alike.

$51,216
Median Income
household
$143,800
Home Value
median
$918/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $51,216
Per Capita Income $27,656
Poverty Rate 19.3%
Median Home Value $143,800
Median Gross Rent $918/mo
Owner Occupied 77.9%
Renter Occupied 22.1%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 32,177
Median Age 42.2 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 13.7%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

37.9%
Obesity
16.9%
Diabetes
18.1%
Smoking
43.8%
High Blood Pressure
32.8%
No Physical Activity
24.1%
Depression
39.4%
Insufficient Sleep
78.3%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 43.2  ·  43th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
74.49
🌀 Hurricane
63.87
🔥 Wildfire
45.48
❄️ Winter Storm
21.23
🌍 Earthquake
71.34
☀️ Drought
40.84

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