ChesterfieldEconomy & Jobs
Chesterfield reports a median household income of $58,824 (1.1× below Madison County median $63,037; 1.2× below Indiana median $71,957), with homes at a median value of $113,100. The surrounding county supports 44,772 jobs (avg $51,307).
- $58,728 avg taxable income per return — similar than the median household income (vs Indiana $69,524).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $58,824 — below the Indiana median ($66,219). Poverty rate 11.9% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 29% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| County Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $48,210 |
|---|---|
| County Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $2,831,273 |
| County Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $58,728 (vs Indiana $69,524) |
| Median Household Income | $58,824 (vs Indiana $66,219) |
| Poverty Rate | 11.9% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 6.8% — above the U.S. average of ~4%. 16% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| County Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 44,772 |
|---|---|
| County Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $2,297,086,720 |
| County Employment · Average annual pay | $51,307 |
| All Occupations · Employment | 3,156,740 |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (6)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (3)
Sources: USDA SNAP Retailer Locator · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | MUNCIE-DELAWARE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 70.8% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 1.1% |
| Pct Walked | 16.3% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12