Chesterfield County, Va., is a thriving, affluent, suburban community located in the Richmond metropolitan area. Chesterfield is recognized for its prime mid-Atlantic location that puts local businesses within a one‐day travel time to 45 percent of the U.S. population, 50 percent of the nation’s manufacturing operations and 60 percent of the corporate headquarters in the country through easy access to Interstates 64, 85, 95 and 295. Building on four centuries rich in history, culture and economic success, Chesterfield County has become an ideal place to live, work and play.
Key Real Estate Developments
Meadowville Technology Park
Meadowville Technology Park is a premiere master-planned, publicly owned industrial park located in business-friendly Chesterfield County. The 1,262 acre park sits at the junction of Interstate 295 and the historic James River and features build-ready industrial sites with transportation, power, telecom and utility infrastructure in place.
Interchange at Walthall
This industrial park located directly off Interstate 95 features a variety of properties and buildings. This location offers Local Technology Zone Incentives, full or partial exemption of BPOL fees, connection fee credits for water and wastewater as well as other fee credits or exceptions.
Upper Magnolia Green
This development includes a 1,700-acre technology park suitable for several purposes: computer equipment manufacturing, office, laboratory, data center, electronic component and accessories manufacturing, pharmaceutical products manufacturing and research and development facilities. The development received a $25 million state grant that will boost infrastructure design and utility improvements.
Demographics + Workforce
- Population: 377,869 people
- Median household income: $101,931
- Total labor force: 200,687 people (67.5 percent)
- Mean annual wage: $63,900
Source: Chmura Economics & Analytics, JobsEQ; 2025Q3, Data Accessed March 2026.
Educational Attainment
High School Diploma Only
High School + Above
Bachelor’s Degree
Postgraduate Degree
Economic Statistics
Gross Domestic Product
Total Jobs
Unemployment rate
Major Employers
| Company | Industry | Estimated Employees |
|---|---|---|
| HCA Virginia Health System | Health care | 11,200 |
| United Parcel Service | Package distribution | 2,805 |
| DuPont | Chemicals and fibers | 2,436 |
| General Dynamics | Call center | 1,450 |
| The Results Companies | Call center | 936 |
| GE Power | Parts for power generation | 928 |
Economic Development Contact
Garrett Hart
Director of Economic Development, Chesterfield County
Other Regional Partners