Chesterfield County, South Carolina
Chesterfield County: county in South Carolina, United States
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Chesterfield County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 46,734 and a population density of 22 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 45,606 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 8 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
8
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
South Carolina counties
46
Open related pagesLargest city
CherawPopulation 5,554
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Chesterfield County
| Population | 45,606 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | South Carolina (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 | 34.6398,-80.1587 |
| Capital | Chesterfield |
| Establishment | January 01, 1798 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 03:56:21 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 22 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.47% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 93℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Chesterfield County is located at 34°38'23"N 80°9'31"W (34.6397800, -80.1587200). 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 Cheraw with a population of 5,554. Other cities include, Pageland population 2,535, McBee population 838, Jefferson population 704 and Ruby population 334. See all Chesterfield County cities & populated places.
Chesterfield County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Chesterfield County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cheraw | 5,554 | Town of the United States |
| Pageland | 2,535 | City in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Chesterfield | 1,452 | Town in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States |
| McBee | 838 | City in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Jefferson | 704 | Town in South Carolina, United States |
| Ruby | 334 | Town in Chesterfield County, South Carolina |
| Patrick | 329 | City in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Mount Croghan | 184 | City in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States of America |
Weather
Sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 1 to 7 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Chesterfield County
Official Website- Chesterfield
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Chesterfield County decreased by 2.47% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46,734 | - | census |
| 2011 | 46,499 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 46,068 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 46,116 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 46,143 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 46,135 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 46,120 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 45,979 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 45,881 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 45,650 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 45,606 | -0.1% | 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, Virginia county in South Carolina, United States with a population of 358,245 people.
South Carolina Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville County | 532,486 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Richland County | 419,051 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Charleston County | 417,981 | County in South Carolina, United States of America |
| Horry County | 365,449 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Spartanburg County | 326,205 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Lexington County | 303,946 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| York County | 289,105 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Berkeley County | 235,987 | County in South Carolina, United States of America |
| Anderson County | 204,353 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Beaufort County | 195,656 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Anderson County Airport | 194,692 | A county-owned airport located in Anderson County, South Carolina. |
| Aiken County | 172,895 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Dorchester County | 165,737 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Charleston | 139,714 | The most populous city in South Carolina. |
| Florence County | 137,588 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Columbia | 132,130 | The most populous city in South Carolina. |