Chesterfield County, South Carolina

county in South Carolina, United States

Chesterfield County is a county in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2020 census, it has 43,273 people living there.[1] Its county seat is Chesterfield.[2] and largest city in the county is Cheraw. It is on the northern border with North Carolina. Chesterfield County is located in the Pee Dee region of South Carolina.

Chesterfield County
Historic Chesterfield County Courthouse at Chesterfield
Historic Chesterfield County Courthouse at Chesterfield
Flag of Chesterfield County
Map of South Carolina highlighting Chesterfield County
Location within the U.S. state of South Carolina
Map of the United States highlighting South Carolina
South Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 34°38′N 80°10′W / 34.64°N 80.16°W / 34.64; -80.16
Country United States
State South Carolina
Founded1798
SeatChesterfield
Largest cityCheraw
Area
 • Total799 sq mi (2,070 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total43,273
 • Density54/sq mi (21/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
  • 29101, 29520, 29584, 29709, 29718, 29727, 29728, 29741
Area code
  • 843, 845
Congressional district7th
Websitewww.chesterfieldcountysc.com

References change

  1. "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Chesterfield County, South Carolina". census.gov. US Government. Retrieved June 9, 2022.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 10, 2015. Retrieved June 7, 2011.