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
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
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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