Population
| Total Population | 33,146 |
| Total Households | 12,796 |
| Average Age | 38.5 |
Age % The Population
| 0-14 years | 20.3% |
| 15-24 years | 12.8 |
| 25-34 years | 12.1% |
| 35-44 years | 13.4% |
| 45-54 years | 14.8% |
| 65+ years | 13.0% |
| 55-64 years | 13.5% |
ESRI 2010
Household Income
| Year | Median HHI | PCI |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | $32,547 | $14,709 |
| 2010 | $40,115 | $18,357 |
| 2015 | $45,441 | $19,742 |
ESRI 2010
Workforce Education
| Level | Total | % |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 5,268 | 23.8% |
| High School Graduate | 9,164 | 41.4% |
| Some College | 3.542 | 16.0% |
| Associates Degree | 1,660 | 7.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,505 | 6.8% |
| Graduate/Professional Degree | 974 | 4.4% |
ESRI 2010
Labor
| Emp. | |
|---|---|
| Labor Force | 14,975 |
| Employed | 12,187 |
| Unemployed | 2,788 |
| Unemployment Rate | 18.6% |
SC Works 2010
Largest Employers
| Largest Employers |
|---|
| Chester Wood Products |
| Allvac |
| Guardian Industries |
| Boral Stone Products |
| Haddon House |
Charlotte USA regional counties
Employment By Industry
| Industry | Emp. | % Emp. |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Mining | 176 | 1.4% |
| Construction | 1,107 | 8.8% |
| Manufacturing | 3,157 | 25.1% |
| Transportation, Utilities | 641 | 5.1% |
| Information | 277 | 2.2% |
| Wholesale Trade | 491 | 3.9% |
| Retail Trade | 1,346 | 10.7% |
| FIRE | 402 | 3.2% |
| Services | 4,515 | 35.9% |
| Public Administration | 465 | 3.7% |
ESRI 2010
Chester County is strategically located in the center of three large commercial centers – Charlotte, NC; Columbia, SC; and the Greenville-Spartanburg metropolitan area. A reliable rail and highway transportation network enable area businesses and industry to trade goods quickly and at low cost.
Although textiles served as the major industrial base for decades, Chester Co’s economy has diversified over the past 20 years. While textiles remain a major player in the area economy, other Businesses and industry alike have also discovered the workforce in Chester Co to be reliable and productive. For info on opportunities in Chester County, contact Karlisa Parker, Director, Chester County Economic Development.
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Chester County Economic Development Karlisa Parker 3200 Commerce Drive, Suite B Richburg, SC 29729 803-377-1216 choosechester.com kparker@choosechester.com |
Charlotte Regional Partnership David Sweson, CEcD 550 South Caldwell St. Suite 760 Charlotte, NC 28202 704-347-6582 charlotteusa.com dsweson@charlotteusa.com |
