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Chatham

Michigan · 193 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 $46,500. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 38 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $125,000. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
193
−16%since 2000
from 231 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
79 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 94 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.8
+20%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
981532092643201990201020202024Chatham
2024135
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,406 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,291
+91%since 2000
from $14,266 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.4%
+26.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance21.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services16.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical12.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services9.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration9.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
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%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,000
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$546
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.3%
−14.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
33.7% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+27%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(177)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1%(2)
Other2%(4)
Diversity Score9%(17)
Diversity Score
9
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+70%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 52.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.3%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
58.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−81.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chatham, Michigan?

Chatham, Michigan has about 193 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chatham, Michigan?

The typical household in Chatham, Michigan earns about $46,500 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 $125,000, and the typical rent is about $546 a month.

How educated are people in Chatham, Michigan?

About 12.6% 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 8.5% 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 108 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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