Chesterfield Business Resources

Local Economy & Taxes

Merit Medical Systems Manufacturing Facility
  • The local economy is characterized by a strong industrial base and diversified economic structure.
  • New commercial and industrial announced investment totaled more $138 million in 2008.
  • Forty internationally-owned companies, representing twelve countries, have operations in Chesterfield.

Selected Economic Indicators for Chesterfield County

  • Civilian labor force (2008): 168,354
  • Unemployment rate (2008): 3.7%
  • Taxable retail sales (2008): $3.563 billion
  • Per capita personal income (2007): $41,888
  • Median household income (2007): $69,583
  • Total number of jobs in county (2008): 120,195
  • Total number of establishments (2008): 7,459

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