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Chesterfield County, VA: growth, migration and housing
Chesterfield County has 397,148 residents, up 8.7% since 2020 (+1.5% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 11,977 households moved in and 11,393 moved out (+584 net), bringing in a net $105.1M of income. Median household income is $101,931, the median home $366,000 and median rent $1,629 a month.
In Virginia: 13th of 133 counties for 5-year population growth · 73rd of 133 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 23rd of 133 counties for median household income · 32nd of 133 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Chesterfield County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond city, VA | 2,452 | $145.6M |
| Henrico County, VA | 1,870 | $142.0M |
| Petersburg city, VA | 356 | $15.6M |
| Fairfax County, VA | 247 | $30.8M |
| Colonial Heights city, VA | 241 | $15.0M |
| Hanover County, VA | 217 | $15.6M |
| Powhatan County, VA | 213 | $24.9M |
| Prince George County, VA | 187 | $10.2M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Chesterfield County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond city, VA | 2,108 | $103.1M |
| Henrico County, VA | 1,389 | $96.8M |
| Petersburg city, VA | 399 | $16.2M |
| Powhatan County, VA | 365 | $33.7M |
| Hanover County, VA | 295 | $25.8M |
| Colonial Heights city, VA | 255 | $12.6M |
| Prince George County, VA | 223 | $14.8M |
| Hopewell city, VA | 218 | $8.9M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.