Chesterfield is a middle-income small town of 2,489 with home prices 1.9× below the Indiana median.
Chesterfield is one of the smaller incorporated places in Delaware County, Indiana, with a population of 2,489. Households here earn a median of $58,824.
Definition and scope
Chesterfield is a chartered municipality within Delaware County, Indiana, Indiana. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 5 and is part of the Muncie, IN metropolitan area.
Who lives here
Chesterfield has approximately 2,489 residents. The median age is 39.5 years. Roughly 72% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $113,100.
Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):
- White (non-Hispanic): 84.8%
- Black or African American: 0.9%
- Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
- Asian: 2.0%
Economy and earnings
Median household income in Chesterfield is $58,824. Poverty rate stands at 11.9%. Unemployment rate at last release was 6.8%. Educational attainment: 13.2% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public services and infrastructure
Available public services on file for Chesterfield:
- Public schools: 20
- Public libraries: 1
- Fire stations: 3
- Police stations: 3
- Hospitals: 1
Getting around
Delaware County Johnson Field provides commercial air service for the area. Federal court business routes through Delaware County Justice Center. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Connersville, Indiana.
Geography and climate
Elevation here is 946 feet. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 6a.
References
- Indiana State Authority — state-level reference for Indiana.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
- Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.