COUNTY · SC

Chester County, South Carolina

Chester County is a county in South Carolina with FIPS code 45023 and an estimated population of 32,226 (Census 2023), 29th largest of 46 in the state.

County facts

Name
Chester County
State
South Carolina
Type
county
FIPS code
45023
State FIPS
45
Population (2023)
32,226
Change since 2020
-0.2%
State rank
29 of 46

Population is the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2023 estimate.

Other counties in South Carolina

Questions

What is the FIPS code for Chester County?

Chester County, South Carolina has the five-digit FIPS code 45023: 45 for the state and 023 for the county.

What state is Chester County in?

Chester County is in South Carolina.

How do I know if an address is in this county?

Use the address lookup. ZIP codes and city names can cross county lines, so an address is the reliable check.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.