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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Chatham

Louisiana · 623 residents · 0.988 sq mi
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Chatham has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,500. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $27,600. The poverty rate of 30.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

623
+3%since 1990
from 607 in 1990
1990 – 2025
631 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 614 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.0
+2%since 1990
from 33.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4625496377258121990201020202024Chatham
2024534
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,500
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,500 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,415
+44%since 1990
from $7,248 in 1990
US average: $21,522
30.6%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 32.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$27,600
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$247
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $180 in 1990
US average: $602
75.1%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 78.4% in 1990
24.9% rent
1.4
−34%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic56%(340)
Black43.7%(265)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score62.8%(381)
2000
White, non-Hispanic55.2%(344)
Black44.3%(276)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score61.7%(385)
62
−2%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.9%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.5%
+12.9 ptssince 1990
from 57.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.6%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.6 min
+1%since 1990
from 24.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chatham, Louisiana?

Chatham, Louisiana has about 623 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Chatham, Louisiana?

The typical household in Chatham, Louisiana earns about $19,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chatham, Louisiana expensive?

In Chatham, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $27,600, and the typical rent is about $247 a month.

How educated are people in Chatham, Louisiana?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Chatham, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chatham, Louisiana?

About 30.6% of people in Chatham, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chatham, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Chatham, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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