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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Chatham

New Jersey · 8,460 residents · 2.343 sq mi
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Chatham is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $101,991. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $374,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents. Households here earn about 85% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,460
+6%since 1990
from 8,007 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,611 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 3,417 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.9
−2%since 1990
from 37.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K8K9K9K10K1990201020202024Chatham
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$101,991
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $62,129 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$53,027
+66%since 1990
from $31,947 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.2%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$374,300
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $253,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,082
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $850 in 1990
US average: $602
79.5%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 77.7% in 1990
20.5% rent
3.7
−10%since 1990
from 4.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(7,872)
Black0.3%(24)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(74)
Asian1.2%(94)
Diversity Score6.4%(509)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(7,919)
Black0.1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(223)
Asian2.8%(238)
Diversity Score13.5%(1,140)
13
+112%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

66.7%
+10.0 ptssince 1990
from 56.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
96.6%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 95.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
28.3%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 22.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.8 min
−5%since 1990
from 26.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Chatham, New Jersey?

Chatham, New Jersey has about 8,460 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Chatham, New Jersey?

The typical household in Chatham, New Jersey earns about $101,991 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chatham, New Jersey expensive?

In Chatham, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $374,300, and the typical rent is about $1,082 a month.

How educated are people in Chatham, New Jersey?

About 66.7% of adults age 25 and over in Chatham, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chatham, New Jersey?

About 2.2% of people in Chatham, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chatham, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Chatham, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 453 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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