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CITY · 2020 ACS

Chatham

New Jersey · 9,212 residents · 2.343 sq mi
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Chatham is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $201,923. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 79% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $807,900. Poverty is rare here, at 0.9% of residents. Households here earn about 137% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
79% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,212
+9%since 2000
from 8,460 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
40.0
+8%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K10K1990201020202024Chatham
20249K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.6%(514)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.2%(664)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 1410.3%(945)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 198.9%(820)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.4%(497)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 346.9%(640)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4413.4%(1,233)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5417.6%(1,624)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.9%(1,191)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 746.5%(597)
US avg: 10%
75 to 843.6%(333)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.7%(154)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$201,923
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,991 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$85,817
+62%since 2000
from $53,027 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
83.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services23.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration19.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food5.5%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Information4.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$807,900
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $374,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,833
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,082 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
20.7% rent
Afford Score
4.0
−21%since 2009
from 5.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Chatham on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(7,919)
Black0.1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(223)
Asian2.8%(238)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.7%(7,159)
Black1%(89)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(675)
Asian9.2%(847)
Other1.3%(118)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Chilean1.4%(120)
Colombian1.2%(105)
Puerto Rican1.2%(102)
Argentine0.5%(44)
Bolivian0.5%(40)
Cuban0.4%(36)
Spaniard0.4%(32)
Guatemalan0.1%(12)
Panamanian0.1%(8)
Uruguayan0.1%(8)
+ 2 more hispanic origin groups with data
Asian origin
Chinese4.5%(391)
Asian Indian2.7%(239)
Filipino1%(83)
Sri Lankan0.6%(54)
Korean0.5%(45)
Japanese0.5%(43)
Taiwanese0.1%(11)
Vietnamese0.1%(8)
Thai0%(4)
Ancestry
Irish30.5%(2,663)
Italian22.5%(1,962)
English13.3%(1,162)
German11.8%(1,027)
Polish6.1%(534)
Russian2.9%(256)
American2.3%(205)
Swedish2.2%(192)
Scottish1.8%(159)
French1.1%(100)
Norwegian1.1%(99)
British0.9%(82)
+ 22 more ancestry groups with data
Canadian0.7%(64)
Dutch0.6%(55)
Swiss0.6%(55)
Hungarian0.6%(54)
Romanian0.5%(48)
Lithuanian0.5%(44)
Ukrainian0.5%(44)
Scotch-Irish0.4%(39)
Slovak0.4%(39)
Portuguese0.4%(37)
Croatian0.3%(25)
Lebanese0.2%(17)
Austrian0.2%(15)
Czech0.1%(12)
Macedonian0.1%(10)
Danish0.1%(9)
Greek0.1%(9)
Turkish0.1%(9)
Armenian0.1%(8)
Welsh0.1%(7)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
78.7%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 96.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
38.7%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 28.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.1 min
+69%since 2000
from 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
58.9%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 69.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
69.3%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
14.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.7%
−92.3 ptssince 2013
from 93.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married27.2%(948)
Married68%(2,371)
Widowed1%(36)
Divorced3.8%(131)
Women 15+
Never married22.7%(791)
Married65.3%(2,279)
Widowed5.7%(198)
Divorced6.3%(220)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chatham, New Jersey?

Chatham, New Jersey has about 9,212 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chatham, New Jersey earns about $201,923 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 $807,900, and the typical rent is about $1,833 a month.

How educated are people in Chatham, New Jersey?

About 78.7% 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 0.9% 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 1,205 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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