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CITY · 2010 ACS

Chatham

Massachusetts · 1,421 residents · 2.637 sq mi
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Chatham is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $77,955. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $905,100. With a median age of 60.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 60.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 110%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,421
−15%since 2000
from 1,667 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
60.4
+13%since 2000
from 53.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Chatham
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 52.6%(37)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 93.3%(47)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 143.4%(48)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 193.1%(44)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 242.7%(38)
US avg: 7%
25 to 347%(100)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 447.6%(108)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5412.8%(182)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6417.5%(249)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 7420.2%(287)
US avg: 7%
75 to 8414%(199)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over5.8%(82)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,955
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,037 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,006
+100%since 2000
from $28,542 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
52.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.542
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services12.3%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$905,100
+110%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $340,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$963
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $614 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.5%
−43.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
36.1% rent
Vacancy rate
59.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
11.6
−11%since 2009
from 13.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(1,542)
Black2.2%(37)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(31)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(1,315)
Black2.8%(40)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(31)
Asian0.6%(9)
Other0.7%(11)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Peruvian2.2%(38)
Puerto Rican1.8%(32)
Ancestry
English31%(542)
Irish16.7%(293)
German9.5%(167)
American8.8%(154)
Scottish8.1%(141)
Italian5.6%(98)
Polish4.5%(79)
French4.5%(78)
Scotch-Irish3.9%(68)
British3.8%(66)
Canadian2.6%(46)
+ 11 more ancestry groups with data
Portuguese2.5%(43)
Dutch1.5%(26)
Belgian1.3%(22)
Swiss0.6%(11)
Welsh0.6%(11)
West Indian0.6%(11)
Haitian0.6%(11)
Danish0.5%(8)
Latvian0.5%(8)
Russian0.5%(8)
Swedish0.5%(8)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.1%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 45.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
20.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+41%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
46.5%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.0%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married27.6%(189)
Married66.5%(455)
Widowed2%(14)
Divorced3.8%(26)
Women 15+
Never married29.6%(261)
Married52%(458)
Widowed9.8%(86)
Divorced8.6%(76)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chatham, Massachusetts?

Chatham, Massachusetts has about 1,421 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chatham, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Chatham, Massachusetts earns about $77,955 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chatham, Massachusetts expensive?

In Chatham, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $905,100, and the typical rent is about $963 a month.

How educated are people in Chatham, Massachusetts?

About 62.1% of adults age 25 and over in Chatham, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chatham, Massachusetts?

About 5.0% of people in Chatham, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chatham, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Chatham, Massachusetts has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 516 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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

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