Chesterfield County, Virginia
Chesterfield County: county in South Carolina, United States
About
Chesterfield County is a county located in the U.S. state of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 316,236 and a population density of 152 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 358,245 inhabitants. Its county seat is Chesterfield. The county was created 228 years ago in 1797.
County Snapshot
Chesterfield County at a glance
Chesterfield County currently has 4 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
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EttrickPopulation 6,682
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Quick Facts about Chesterfield County
| Population | 358,245 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Virginia (United States) |
| Different from | Chesterfield County |
| Area | 2087 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.8% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.2% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.3785,-77.5869 |
| Altitude | 236 feet / 72 meters |
| Capital | Chesterfield |
| Establishment | January 01, 1798 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 19:43:52 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 172 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 11.73% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 91℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Chesterfield County is located at 37°22'43"N 77°35'13"W (37.3785200, -77.5869400). It has 8 neighbors: Anson County, Richmond County, Union County, Darlington County, Kershaw County, Lancaster County, Lee County and Marlboro County.
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The largest city of Chesterfield County is Ettrick with a population of 6,682. . See all Chesterfield County cities & populated places.
Chesterfield County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Chesterfield County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ettrick | 6,682 | CDP in Chesterfield County, Virginia |
| Bensley | 5,819 | Census designated place |
| Chesterfield Court House | 3,808 | Census designated place in Virginia, USA |
| Matoaca | 2,403 | Census designated place |
Weather
Sunny, with a high near 91. Southeast wind 1 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Chesterfield County
Official Website- Chesterfield
Demographics
The population of Chesterfield County increased by 11.73% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 316,236 | - | census |
| 2011 | 320,307 | 1.27% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 323,880 | 1.1% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 327,612 | 1.14% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 332,093 | 1.35% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 334,915 | 0.84% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 338,479 | 1.05% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 343,276 | 1.4% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 348,281 | 1.44% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 352,802 | 1.28% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 358,245 | 1.52% | estimation process |
People born in Chesterfield County (3)
People born in Chesterfield County, including Confederate Army general Robert Lowry, politician Gerald Malloy, architect and politician Horace King, .
More notable people
Other places with the same name (1)
- Chesterfield County, South Carolina county in South Carolina, United States with a population of 45,606 people.
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| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County | 1,150,847 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Prince William County | 475,533 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Virginia Beach | 451,231 | The most populous city in Virginia, Virginia Beach is a major center for tourism, military, and business. |
| Loudoun County | 422,784 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Henrico County | 333,766 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Chesapeake | 247,011 | The second most populous city in Virginia. |
| Norfolk | 242,803 | The most populous city in Virginia. |
| Arlington County | 240,119 | County in Virginia, United States; suburb of Washington, D. |
| Richmond | 232,226 | The capital of Virginia. |
| Arlington | 229,164 | A county in Virginia. |
| City of Portsmouth | 215,133 | Administrative division in Virginia, United States |
| Newport News | 179,062 | The second most populous city in Virginia. |
| Alexandria | 158,726 | A city in Virginia. |
| Stafford County | 156,748 | County in Virginia, United States |
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