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Chatham

New York · 1,538 residents (2025 est.) · 1.237 sq mi
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Chatham has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,886. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $323,100. With a median age of 49.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,669
−5%since 2000
from 1,758 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,349 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,421 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.6
+29%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,538 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Chatham
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,886
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,063 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,595
+134%since 2000
from $19,476 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.9%
+26.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.371
−14%since 2010
from 0.432 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$323,100
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,080
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 53.9% in 2000
45.8% rent
Vacancy rate
10.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+59%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
63
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(1,632)
Black3.1%(54)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(29)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.6%(221)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(1,412)
Black1.3%(21)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(21)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other12.5%(208)
Diversity Score33.5%(560)
Diversity Score
34
+167%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.2%
+22.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.0%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.4%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+23%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 67.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.5%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.4%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2012
from 12.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
−81.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2017
from 72.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2016
from 95.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chatham, New York?

Chatham, New York has about 1,669 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chatham, New York earns about $79,886 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chatham, New York expensive?

In Chatham, New York, the median home is worth about $323,100, and the typical rent is about $1,080 a month.

How educated are people in Chatham, New York?

About 48.2% of adults age 25 and over in Chatham, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chatham, New York?

About 10.7% of people in Chatham, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chatham, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Chatham, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 251 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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