The Town FilesChester County, South Carolina
32,182 people. The median home is worth $158,300 (typical South Carolina town: $183,100) and the median household earns $52,458.
Towns in Chester County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester | 5,269 | $123,000 | $46,138 | 38.8 |
People and housing
| Chester County | Typical South Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $158,300 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $853 | $937 |
| Median household income | $52,458 | $53,875 |
| Median age | 42.4 | 40.0 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.0% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.7% | 17.8% |
Jobs and pay
10,409 jobs in 2024, average pay $58,462 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 368 storm events in Chester County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Chester County has been included in 23 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3632: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 29, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4829: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3619: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3606: Hurricane Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3597: Hurricane Idalia |
| November 21, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4677: Hurricane Ian |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).