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Community, Demographic, Economic, Housing, and Growth Information

Links on the following pages contain important information and data on demographic, residential, economic, and business trends in Chesterfield County. Published reports are provided here in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. In addition, some data files from these reports are available in zip format, and can be used with Microsoft Excel software. You can access PDF formatted material by using the free Adobe Acrobat Reader, available at www.adobe.com to view, navigate and print PDF files across all major computer platforms. The zip formatted files can be downloaded and converted using any standard zip file software. Some of these files are quite large, and may take older modems some time to download. Contact the Planning Department at (804) 748-1050 or planning@chesterfield.gov if you have difficulty downloading this material, and would like a paper copy faxed or mailed to you. There may be a charge for some reports.

Community Information – The Chesterfield County Community Indicators Report divides the county into 25 distinct geographies in order to track various community-level indicators on housing, population and crime.

Demographic Information – The population of Chesterfield County was estimated to be 311,000 as of January 1, 2008. The county’s population is projected to grow to 324,000 by 2010 and 386,000 by 2020.

Estimates by Magisterial District 2000 and 2008

Population Projections by Age

2008 Demographic & Economic Profile – This report, published annually, is the latest in a series that outlines recent Chesterfield County demographic and general economic trends.

2008 Population Data – This Microsoft Excel spreadsheet provides population data tables from the Demographic & Economic Profile.

2008 Economic Data – This Microsoft Excel spreadsheet provides economic data tables from the Demographic & Economic Profile.

Chesterfield County American Community Survey Data – Each year the U.S. Census Bureau surveys a small sample of households in Chesterfield to produce estimates of age, race, education, income, poverty and other important demographic and social characteristics.

2000 Census Report – This report, published by the Planning Department in 2003, highlights demographic and economic trends in Chesterfield identified by the U.S. Census. This data is available at the county level or by smaller geographic areas called tracts. (Link to U.S. Census Bureau site: www.census.gov)

Economic Information – As of January 1, 2008, there was over 68 million square feet of Commercial and Industrial development in Chesterfield County. In 2007, new construction added 1,140,250 square feet of commercial and industrial space.

Chesterfield County Business Report – This annual report provides information on county business trends such as employment, wages, taxable sales, commercial and industrial uses, shopping centers and other economic indicators.

Chesterfield County Industrial Analysis – This annual report explores in greater detail the strengths and weaknesses within the county’s economic base structure over time.

Commercial & Industrial Development Trends

Housing Information – As of January 1, 2008, there were 99,101 single family and 20,060 multi-family housing units in Chesterfield County. Housing construction in 2007 resulted in 1,345 new single family units and 345 new multi-family units, bringing the county total to 119,161 units.

Housing Units Added 1997-2007

Housing Sales 1997-2007 – In 2007, the number of new homes sold in Chesterfield totaled 1,206 at an average cost of $399,797. The number of resales was 4,979, with an average cost of $260,410.

Housing Potential – New zoning in 2008 increased the potential number of housing units by over 9,000. This table and map show the potential number of additional housing units for selected large residential projects. Not all subdivisions in the county with available lots are shown.

2008 Residential Report – This report, published annually, is the latest in a series that outlines recent county residential trends, including a listing of all county subdivisions and construction activity.

2008 Housing Data – This Microsoft Excel spreadsheet provides data tables from the Residential Report.

2008 Residential List – This Microsoft Excel spreadsheet subdivision, apartment complex and other residential lists from the Residential Report.

Growth Information

Other Information

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