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Chatham

Illinois · 8,583 residents · 7.406 sq mi
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Chatham is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $60,350. Population has grown 42% since 1990. 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $107,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents. Households here earn about 30% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,583
+42%since 1990
from 6,043 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,159 / sq mi
+42%since 1990
from 816 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.0
+10%since 1990
from 31.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K8K10K13K16K1990201020202024Chatham
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,350
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,799 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,167
+59%since 1990
from $14,563 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
4.7%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $72,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$648
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $436 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
84.8%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 85.7% in 1990
15.2% rent
Afford Score
1.8
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(6,007)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(15)
Asian0.6%(36)
Diversity Score2.1%(126)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(8,311)
Black0.8%(66)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(66)
Asian0.9%(77)
Diversity Score6%(518)
Diversity Score
6
+189%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.0%
+9.2 ptssince 1990
from 27.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.8%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 89.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 8.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.1 min
−37%since 1990
from 19.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chatham, Illinois?

Chatham, Illinois has about 8,583 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Chatham, Illinois?

The typical household in Chatham, Illinois earns about $60,350 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chatham, Illinois expensive?

In Chatham, Illinois, the median home is worth about $107,500, and the typical rent is about $648 a month.

How educated are people in Chatham, Illinois?

About 37.0% of adults age 25 and over in Chatham, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chatham, Illinois?

About 4.7% of people in Chatham, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chatham, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Chatham, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,540 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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