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Chatham

Michigan · 220 residents · 2.454 sq mi
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Chatham has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,917. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $76,300. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 30% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
220
−5%since 2000
from 231 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
90 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 94 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.3
+9%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
981532092643201990201020202024Chatham
2024135
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,917
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,406 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,166
−1%since 2000
from $14,266 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.200
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,300
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$475
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.4%
−33.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
24.7% rent
Vacancy rate
19.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.7%
+22.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+6%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(218)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(195)
Black0.9%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other15.1%(33)
Diversity Score32.7%(72)
Diversity Score
33
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+55%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
7.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% 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%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.8%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
56.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chatham, Michigan?

Chatham, Michigan has about 220 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chatham, Michigan?

The typical household in Chatham, Michigan earns about $33,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chatham, Michigan expensive?

In Chatham, Michigan, the median home is worth about $76,300, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Chatham, Michigan?

About 5.4% of adults age 25 and over in Chatham, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chatham, Michigan?

About 4.6% of people in Chatham, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chatham, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Chatham, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 81 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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