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Chatham

Illinois · 11,500 residents · 7.406 sq mi
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Chatham is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $72,168. Population has grown 34% since 2000. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $155,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents. Households here earn about 29% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,500
+34%since 2000
from 8,583 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,553 / sq mi
+34%since 2000
from 1,159 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.3
+1%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K8K10K13K16K1990201020202024Chatham
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,168
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,350 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,454
+23%since 2000
from $23,167 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
47.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.319
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,000
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $107,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$823
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $648 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
65.1%
−19.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
17.9% rent
Vacancy rate
2.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+21%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(8,311)
Black0.8%(66)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(66)
Asian0.9%(77)
Other0%
Diversity Score6%(518)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(10,594)
Black2.4%(276)
Hispanic / Latino2%(227)
Asian1.8%(211)
Other1.8%(202)
Diversity Score18.9%(2,173)
Diversity Score
19
+213%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 37.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 94.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+86%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
48.0%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chatham, Illinois?

Chatham, Illinois has about 11,500 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chatham, Illinois?

The typical household in Chatham, Illinois earns about $72,168 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 $155,000, and the typical rent is about $823 a month.

How educated are people in Chatham, Illinois?

About 41.0% 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 5.0% 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 5,457 residents, a change of about 90 percent over that period.

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