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Chesterfield County, South Carolina
Old Chesterfield County Courthouse
Historic Chesterfield County Courthouse
Flag of Chesterfield County, South Carolina
Flag
Seal of Chesterfield County, South Carolina
Seal
Map of South Carolina highlighting Chesterfield County
Location in the state of South Carolina
Map of the U.S
South Carolina's location in the U.S.
Founded 1785
Seat Chesterfield
Largest city Cheraw
Area
 - Total
 - Land
 - Water

806 sq mi (2,088 km²)
799 sq mi (2,069 km²)
6.7 sq mi (17 km²), 0.8
Population
 - (2020)
 - Density

43,273
Congressional district 7th
Time zone Eastern: UTC-5/-4
Website http://www.chesterfieldcountysc.com

Chesterfield County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2020 census, its population was 43,273.[1] Its county seat is Chesterfield.[2] The largest city in the county is Cheraw. Chesterfield County is part of the Charlotte Metropolitan Area. It is located north of the Midlands, on its border with North Carolina.

History[]

The county was erected (formed) in 1785, but was part of what was then known as Cheraws District until 1800, at which time Chesterfield became a district itself. In the 1700s the area that has since become Chesterfield County was settled primarily by immigrants from England and Wales, as well as by smaller numbers of immigrants from County Antrim, Ireland in what has since become Northern Ireland, this latter group of immigrants were overwhelmingly Presbyterians of Scottish descent, due to the fact that they were from Ireland but were of Scottish origins they were referred to by the rest of colonial society as "Scots-Irish" however this was not a term they self-applied, preferring to refer to themselves as "Ulstermen" or "Irish Presbyterians."[3] Under the post-American Civil War (1861-1865) state constitution of 1867, passed during the Reconstruction era, South Carolina districts became counties with home rule. The county is named for Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield, a British politician who opposed the Stamp Act of 1865, which was deeply unpopular in South Carolina, and who was known for always speaking up for the rights of the colonists while he was serving in the British Parliament and when he served as British Secretary of State.[4]

On April 10, 2020, a case of Influenza A virus subtype H7N3 was confirmed in what The Post and Courier described as "a commercial turkey flock" which resulted in the disinfecting & quarantine of the farm.[5] This is the 1st confirmed case of H7N3 in The United States nationwide since another case was found in Lincoln County, Tennessee on March 5, 2017.[6] Four days later on April 14, a second case was confirmed at a turkey farm in Jefferson resulting in the euthanization of 32,000 turkeys.[7] Clemson University released the map of the control area for the first turkey farm infected by the virus on May 4.[8]

Geography[]

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 806 square miles (2,090 km2), of which 799 square miles (2,070 km2) is land and 6.7 square miles (17 km2) (0.8%) is water.[9]

Adjacent counties[]

National protected area[]

  • Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge

Major highways[]

  • US 1 US 1
  • US 52 US 52
  • US 601 US 601
  • South Carolina 9 SC 9
  • South Carolina 102 SC 102
  • South Carolina 109 SC 109
  • South Carolina 145 SC 145
  • South Carolina 151 SC 151
  • South Carolina 207 SC 207
  • South Carolina 265 SC 265
  • South Carolina 268 SC 268
  • South Carolina 903 SC 903

Demographics[]

Historical populations
Census Pop.
1800 5,216
1810 5,564 6.7%
1820 6,645 19.4%
1830 8,472 27.5%
1840 8,574 1.2%
1850 10,790 25.8%
1860 11,834 9.7%
1870 10,584 −10.6%
1880 16,345 54.4%
1890 18,468 13.0%
1900 20,401 10.5%
1910 26,301 28.9%
1920 31,969 21.6%
1930 34,334 7.4%
1940 35,963 4.7%
1950 36,236 0.8%
1960 33,717 −7.0%
1970 33,667 −0.1%
1980 38,161 13.3%
1990 38,577 1.1%
2000 42,768 10.9%
2010 46,734 9.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]
1790-1960[11] 1900-1990[12]
1990-2000[13] 2010-2020[1]

2000 census[]

As of the census[14] of 2000, there were 42,768 people, 16,557 households, and 11,705 families living in the county. The population density was 54 people per square mile (21/km2). There were 18,818 housing units at an average density of 24 per square mile (9/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 64.34% White, 33.22% Black or African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.04% from other races, and 0.75% from two or more races. 2.27% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 16,557 households, out of which 33.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.60% were married couples living together, 16.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.30% were non-families. 25.90% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.60% under the age of 18, 8.50% from 18 to 24, 29.00% from 25 to 44, 23.90% from 45 to 64, and 12.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 93.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.00 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $29,483, and the median income for a family was $36,200. Males had a median income of $30,205 versus $20,955 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,233. About 16.70% of families and 20.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.70% of those under age 18 and 24.20% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census[]

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 46,734 people, 18,173 households, and 12,494 families living in the county.[15] The population density was 58.5 inhabitants per square mile (22.6 /km2). There were 21,482 housing units at an average density of 26.9 per square mile (10.4 /km2).[16] The racial makeup of the county was 62.8% white, 32.6% black or African American, 0.5% American Indian, 0.4% Asian, 2.0% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 3.6% of the population.[15] In terms of ancestry, 16.3% were American, 6.8% were English, 6.0% were German, and 5.9% were Irish.[17]

Of the 18,173 households, 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% were married couples living together, 18.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 31.2% were non-families, and 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.05. The median age was 39.3 years.[15]

The median income for a household in the county was $32,979 and the median income for a family was $41,225. Males had a median income of $35,965 versus $26,881 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,162. About 17.6% of families and 22.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.6% of those under age 18 and 18.0% of those age 65 or over.[18]

2020 census[]

Chesterfield County racial composition[19]
Race Num. Perc.
White (non-Hispanic) 25,829 59.69%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 13,150 30.39%
Native American 184 0.43%
Asian 269 0.62%
Pacific Islander 4 0.01%
Other/Mixed 1,751 4.05%
Hispanic or Latino 2,086 4.82%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 43,273 people, 17,900 households, and 12,399 families residing in the county.

Government[]

Politics[]

In the South Carolina House of Representatives, Chesterfield County is located in South Carolina's 53rd House district and is represented by Republican Ritchie Yow. In the South Carolina Senate, Chesterfield is located in Senate district 27 and represented by Democrat, and former 2010 candidate for governor, Vincent Sheheen.[20][21]

In the US House of Representatives, Chesterfield County is entirely located in South Carolina's 7th Congressional DistrictWp globe tiny. As of the 2012 House elections, it is represented by Republican Tom Rice, who comes from Horry County. Chesterfield County was formerly located in South Carolina's 5th Congressional DistrictWp globe tiny which was one of the seats that the Democrats lost to the Republicans during the 2010 election; before the 2010 election, congressman John M. Spratt had represented the district since 1983 but was defeated 55% to 45% by Republican Mick Mulvaney in 2010.

United States presidential election results for Chesterfield County, South Carolina[22]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2020 11,297 59.85% 7,431 39.37% 148 0.78%
2016 9,312 56.16% 6,858 41.36% 411 2.48%
2012 8,490 51.16% 7,958 47.96% 146 0.88%
2008 8,325 50.89% 7,842 47.94% 192 1.17%
2004 7,252 51.62% 6,729 47.90% 68 0.48%
2000 6,266 50.02% 6,111 48.79% 149 1.19%
1996 4,028 38.11% 5,734 54.25% 807 7.64%
1992 4,183 37.31% 5,691 50.76% 1,338 11.93%
1988 4,999 51.35% 4,699 48.27% 37 0.38%
1984 5,451 54.15% 4,593 45.62% 23 0.23%
1980 3,478 34.88% 6,393 64.11% 101 1.01%
1976 2,537 24.77% 7,687 75.04% 20 0.20%
1972 5,230 63.56% 2,938 35.70% 61 0.74%
1968 2,564 25.47% 3,180 31.59% 4,324 42.95%
1964 2,449 34.58% 4,634 65.42% 0 0.00%
1960 1,372 23.57% 4,450 76.43% 0 0.00%
1956 795 15.94% 3,559 71.35% 634 12.71%
1952 1,776 27.56% 4,668 72.44% 0 0.00%
1948 31 1.24% 912 36.51% 1,555 62.25%
1944 15 0.46% 3,222 98.77% 25 0.77%
1940 20 0.69% 2,880 99.31% 0 0.00%
1936 18 0.56% 3,192 99.44% 0 0.00%
1932 23 1.08% 2,109 98.92% 0 0.00%
1928 23 1.66% 1,362 98.34% 0 0.00%
1924 11 0.71% 1,539 99.23% 1 0.06%
1920 14 0.67% 2,066 99.33% 0 0.00%
1916 3 0.16% 1,883 99.63% 4 0.21%
1912 0 0.00% 1,178 99.58% 5 0.42%
1908 47 3.12% 1,458 96.88% 0 0.00%
1904 12 1.03% 1,158 98.97% 0 0.00%
1900 56 4.09% 1,314 95.91% 0 0.00%
1896 220 13.06% 1,465 86.94% 0 0.00%
1892 382 20.11% 1,494 78.63% 24 1.26%



Law enforcement[]

As of 2021 the current sheriff is James Dixon.[23] In 2014, Sheriff Sam Parker was found guilty of charges that he used inmates for personal work and provided them contraband such as alcohol and an iPad. He was sentenced to two years of prison.[24][25][26]

Education[]

The county's youth are provided with an education through the Chesterfield County School District. The South Point Christian School is a private school located in Pageland and offers Kindergarten through 12th grade.

Northeastern Technical College has branches in Pageland and Cheraw.

High schools[]

  • Central High School, Pageland
  • Cheraw High School, Cheraw
  • Chesterfield High School, Chesterfield
  • McBee High School, McBee

Middle schools[]

  • Chesterfield/Ruby Middle School, Chesterfield/Ruby
  • Long Middle School, Cheraw
  • New Heights Middle School, Jefferson

Elementary schools[]

  • Cheraw Intermediate School, Cheraw
  • Edwards Elementary School, Chesterfield
  • Jefferson Elementary School, Jefferson
  • McBee Elementary School, McBee
  • Pageland Elementary School, Pageland
  • Plainview Elementary School, Plainview
  • Ruby Elementary School, Ruby

Primary schools[]

  • Cheraw Primary School, Cheraw
  • Petersburg Primary School, Pageland

Recreation[]

Chesterfield County features many different types of recreation. Although each town varies in its offerings, facilities such as baseball and softball fields, walking tracks, parks, and other outdoor areas are common throughout the area. Golf is extremely popular and many local courses are frequented by visitors from throughout the region. There is a lot of hunting and fishing in the swamps of the Black Creek and Lake Robinson.

Culture[]

Chesterfield County supports several fine arts organizations ranging from High School Marching Bands to community theatres to municipal arts commissions.

  • The Central High Sound of Central
  • The Cheraw Tribe Marching Band
  • The Chesterfield Marching Pride
  • The Spirit of McBee High Marching Band
  • The Cheraw Arts Commission
  • The Chesterfield Arts Commission

Communities[]

Cities[]

  • Cheraw (largest city)

Towns[]

  • Chesterfield (county seat)
  • Jefferson
  • McBee
  • Mount Croghan
  • Pageland
  • Patrick
  • Ruby

Unincorporated communities[]

  • Angelus
  • Cash
  • Middendorf
  • Minden

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/45/45025.html. 
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx. 
  3. ^ History of Chesterfield County, South Carolina by Yates Snowden pg. 49
  4. ^ History of Chesterfield County, South Carolina by Yates Snowden pg. 3
  5. ^ Pitt, David (April 11, 2020). "Industry scrambles to stop fatal bird flu in SC". The Post and Courier. https://www.postandcourier.com/ap/industry-scrambles-to-stop-fatal-bird-flu-in-sc/article_9ce574b8-7b61-11ea-95e6-c3867eb38495.html. 
  6. ^ "Fatal bird flu found on turkey farm in South Carolina". WCMH-TV. April 11, 2020. https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/fatal-bird-flu-found-on-turkey-farm-in-south-carolina/. 
  7. ^ Worthington, Don (April 14, 2020). "Fatal bird flu strikes flock in Jefferson". www.pagelandprogressive.com. https://www.pagelandprogressive.com/content/fatal-bird-flu-strikes-flock-jefferson. 
  8. ^ Hallman, Tom (May 4, 2020). "State releases avian influenza control area in Chesterfield County". Clemson University. https://newsstand.clemson.edu/mediarelations/state-releases-avian-influenza-control-area-in-chesterfield-county/. 
  9. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. http://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/counties_list_45.txt. 
  10. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html. 
  11. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu. 
  12. ^ Forstall, Richard L., ed (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/sc190090.txt. 
  13. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000". United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf. 
  14. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov. 
  15. ^ a b c "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US45025. 
  16. ^ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US45025. 
  17. ^ "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US45025. 
  18. ^ "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US45025. 
  19. ^ "Explore Census Data". https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=0500000US45025&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2. 
  20. ^ "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". http://www.scstatehouse.gov/member.php?code=1875567957. 
  21. ^ "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". http://www.scstatehouse.gov/member.php?code=1665908891. 
  22. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS. 
  23. ^ "Home - Chesterfield County SC Sheriff's Office". http://www.chesterfieldsheriff.org/. 
  24. ^ Collins, Jeffrey (2014-04-07). "Chesterfield County sheriff’s trial has colleagues watching" (in en-US). https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/crime/2014/04/07/chesterfield-county-sheriffs-trial-colleagues-watching/7410857/. 
  25. ^ Staff, W. I. S.. "Indictment: Inmates got alcohol, women and an iPad" (in en). https://www.wistv.com/story/21724874/chesterfield-county-sheriff-sam-parker-indicted-by-grand-jury. 
  26. ^ "Former Chester County Sheriff Alex Underwood, deputies guilty of conspiracy, jury rules". 2021-04-23. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/former-chester-county-sheriff-alex-underwood-deputies-guilty-of-conspiracy-jury-rules/ar-BB1fZgF7. 

External links[]

Coordinates: 34°38′N 80°10′W / 34.64, -80.16


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