General

Chesterfield County is located just south of Richmond in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The county's borders are primarily defined by the James River to the north and the Appomattox River to the south. Its county seat is Chesterfield Court House. Chesterfield County was formed in 1749 from parts of Henrico County.

Population: 378,408 (2022)
Cities: Chesterfield, Midlothian, Chester, Bon Air, Woodlake, Matoaca, Bellwood, Ettrick, Bensley, Manchester, Rockwood
Congressional districts: 4th, 1st
Founded: May 25, 1749
Largest community: Chester
Named for: Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield; Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
Seat: Chesterfield Court House