Chesterfield Court House, Virginia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Chesterfield Court House, Virginia
Former census-designated place
Historic Chesterfield Courthouse at Courthouse Square
Location of Chesterfield Court House, Virginia
Country	United States
State	Virginia
County	Chesterfield
Area
• Total	2.3 sq mi (5.9 km2)
• Land	2.3 sq mi (5.9 km2)
• Water	0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation	197 ft (60 m)
Population  (2000)
• Total	3,558
• Density	1,563.0/sq mi (603.5/km2)
Time zone	UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes	23832, 23838
FIPS code	51-16208
GNIS feature ID	1852915

Chesterfield Court House is a community in Virginia, United States. It is the main town, or "county seat," for Chesterfield County. This means it's where the county's government offices are located.

The area used to be called a "census-designated place" (CDP) for counting people, but it is not anymore. The historic Chesterfield County Courthouse and Courthouse Square are very important. They are listed on the National Register of Historic Places because of their history.

Exploring Chesterfield Court House

Chesterfield Court House is located in the state of Virginia. It sits at specific geographic coordinates: 37°22′35″N 77°30′14″W / 37.37639°N 77.50389°W / 37.37639; -77.50389.

The community covers a total area of about 2.3 square miles (5.9 square kilometers). This area is entirely land, with no water.

The Historic Courthouse

The Chesterfield County Courthouse and Courthouse Square are important historical sites. The courthouse building was built in 1828. It shows different styles of architecture, including Colonial Revival and Federal designs.

This historic area was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. It covers about 2 acres of land.

People Living in Chesterfield Court House

In the year 2000, about 3,558 people lived in Chesterfield Court House. This means there were about 1,563 people for every square mile.

There were 1,139 households in the community. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 775 of these were families.

Community Makeup

The people living in Chesterfield Court House come from many different backgrounds. In 2000, most residents were White (about 70%). About 24% were African American.

Smaller groups included Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander people. Some residents identified with two or more races. About 3.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

Households and Families

Many households in Chesterfield Court House had children under 18 living with them (about 37%). Almost half of the households were married couples living together.

About 17% of households had a female head with no husband present. Around 26% of all households were made up of individuals living alone.

Age of Residents

The population in Chesterfield Court House included people of all ages. About 24% were under 18 years old. Around 10% were young adults aged 18 to 24.

The largest group, about 33%, was between 25 and 44 years old. About 21% were between 45 and 64, and about 11% were 65 or older. The average age was 35 years.

Famous People from Chesterfield Court House

Many talented people have come from Chesterfield Court House. Here are a few:

• Denny Hamlin (born 1980) – A well-known NASCAR race car driver.
• Mark Parson (born 1986) – A former NFL player who played as a cornerback.
• Young M.A (born 1992) – A popular rapper.
• Devin Robinson (born 1995) – An NBA basketball player.
• Devin Druid (born around 1997/1998) – An actor famous for his role in the TV show 13 Reasons Why.
• Keldon Johnson (born 1999) – Another NBA basketball player.
• Howie DiSavino III (born 2001) - A NASCAR driver.

See also

In Spanish: Chesterfield (Virginia) para niños