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Chatham

Massachusetts · 1,551 residents · 2.637 sq mi
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Chatham is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,625. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $1,016,900. With a median age of 62.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 62.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 99%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,551
−7%since 2000
from 1,667 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
588 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 632 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
62.5
+17%since 2000
from 53.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Chatham
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,625
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,037 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$66,225
+132%since 2000
from $28,542 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services19.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10%
Information4.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,016,900
+99%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $340,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$876
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $614 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
31.8% rent
Afford Score
12.6
+74%since 2000
from 7.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score10.9%(182)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(1,339)
Black3.2%(50)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(122)
Asian0.7%(11)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score27.3%(424)
Diversity Score
27
+150%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.9%
+27.7 ptssince 2000
from 45.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
27.3%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+148%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 48.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.3%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−89.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chatham, Massachusetts?

Chatham, Massachusetts has about 1,551 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chatham, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Chatham, Massachusetts earns about $80,625 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 $1,016,900, and the typical rent is about $876 a month.

How educated are people in Chatham, Massachusetts?

About 72.9% 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 4.6% 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 386 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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