Chester County, South Carolina Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Chester County, South Carolina
Chester County, South Carolina Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
32,182
Median Age
42.4
Male Median
41.2
Female Median
43.0
Chester County, South Carolina Population Growth

Chester County, South Carolina Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -3.2%%.
-3.2%% Growth
Chester County, South Carolina Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Chester County, South Carolina Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42.4 | 32,182 |
| 2023 | 42.2 | 32,177 |
| 2022 | 41.8 | 32,171 |
| 2021 | 41.8 | 32,273 |
| 2020 | 41.9 | 32,260 |
| 2019 | 42.0 | 32,311 |
| 2018 | 41.5 | 32,326 |
| 2017 | 41.8 | 32,424 |
| 2016 | 41.3 | 32,435 |
| 2015 | 41.2 | 32,556 |
| 2014 | 40.8 | 32,708 |
| 2013 | 40.6 | 32,879 |
| 2012 | 40.3 | 33,028 |
| 2011 | 40.4 | 33,190 |
| 2010 | 39.3 | 33,246 |
Chester County, South Carolina Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.4% |
| 5–17 | 16.9% |
| 18–24 | 7.8% |
| 25–34 | 11.9% |
| 35–54 | 24.2% |
| 55–64 | 14.5% |
| 65+ | 19.2% |
Dependency Ratios for Chester County, South Carolina
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 71.1
- Youth Dependency:
- 38.2
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 32.9
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Chester County, South Carolina
The median age in Chester County, South Carolina is 42.4 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Chester County, South Carolina is 32,182.
In Chester County, South Carolina, seniors (ages 65+) make up 19.2% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.9%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Chester County, South Carolina is aging.