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Chatom

Alabama · 1,054 residents (2025 est.) · 10.722 sq mi
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Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 359 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $174,100. With a median age of 52.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 32.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 52.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
834
−30%since 2000
from 1,193 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
78 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 111 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.3
+49%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,054 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5768561K1K2K1990201020202024Chatom
2024834
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$39,232
+136%since 2000
from $16,650 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.1%
+24.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.557
+7%since 2010
from 0.519 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information25.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$174,100
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$382
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $269 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
24.8% rent
Vacancy rate
21.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.8%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67%(799)
Black31.9%(381)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.4%(660)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.4%(512)
Black37.8%(315)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(7)
Diversity Score60%(501)
Diversity Score
60
+8%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.7%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.2%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+17%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.8%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.9%
+23.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 12.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 43.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.1%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.3%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
57.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.0%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.1%
−8.4 ptssince 2012
from 26.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.4%
−83.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.3%
+28.8 ptssince 2017
from 56.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2016
from 95.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2016
from 4.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chatom, Alabama?

Chatom, Alabama has about 834 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Chatom, Alabama expensive?

In Chatom, Alabama, the median home is worth about $174,100, and the typical rent is about $382 a month.

How educated are people in Chatom, Alabama?

About 29.1% of adults age 25 and over in Chatom, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chatom, Alabama?

About 32.5% of people in Chatom, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chatom, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Chatom, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 260 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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