The following links 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 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. Unless otherwise indicated, all reports are produced by the Chesterfield County Planning Department.

Community and General Growth Information 

• Chesterfield County Community Indicators Report:  This report divides the county into 25 distinct geographies in order to track various community-level indicators on housing, population and other trends.
• Chesterfield County Magisterial District Development Report:  Provides key development indicators for each of the County five magisterial districts.
• Chesterfield County Growth Analysis: This 2004 report analyzes the impact of growth.
• Growth & Development: Frequently Asked Questions  

Demographic Information

The population of Chesterfield County was estimated to be 316,000 as of January 1, 2010. The Planning Department projects the county's population to grow to 370,000 by 2020.

• Estimates by Magisterial District 2000 and 2009  
• Population Projections by Age  
• 2009 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, 2009, there was over 69 million square feet of Commercial and Industrial development in Chesterfield County. In 2008, new construction added 1,318,260 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 Economic 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:  Provides data of commercial square footage.

Housing Information

As of January 1, 2009, there were 97,962 single-family and 20,453 multi-family housing units, and 1,895 mobile homes in parks in Chesterfield County. Housing construction in 2008 resulted in 1,012 new single-family units and 452 new multi-family units, bringing the county total to 120,310 units.

• Chesterfield County Housing Report 2009:  This report is designed to present information regarding all of Chesterfield’s housing, from single-family square footage to mobile home counts.
• 2009 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.
• Single Family Housing Built in Chesterfield from 2004-2008  
• Residential Building Permits from 1975 to 2008 for Chesterfield:  This graph shows the considerable annual variation in building permit activity over a 33-year period, and includes annual counts for both single family and multi-family housing.
• Single Family Residential High Growth Areas 2004-08  

Environmental Information

• 2010 Natural Resource Indicator Report:  This report provides information about the status of the natural environment of Chesterfield County through various natural resource indicators.
• Land Cover of Chesterfield County: This report provides information about the County’s land cover, open water, forests, field and developed land.

Other Information

• Chesterfield County Historic Villages
• Chesterfield County Historical Development Pattern