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Chatham

New York · 1,770 residents · 1.237 sq mi
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Chatham has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,528. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $203,800. With a median age of 43.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,770
+1%since 2000
from 1,758 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,431 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,421 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.4
+13%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Chatham
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,528
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,063 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,804
+38%since 2000
from $19,476 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$203,800
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$716
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.6%
−23.3 ptssince 2000
from 53.9% in 2000
51.2% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+55%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(1,531)
Black3.3%(59)
Hispanic / Latino5%(89)
Asian2%(36)
Other1.5%(27)
Diversity Score27.9%(493)
Diversity Score
28
+122%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+34%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% 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
11.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.1%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
52.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.3%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chatham, New York?

Chatham, New York has about 1,770 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chatham, New York earns about $51,528 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 $203,800, and the typical rent is about $716 a month.

How educated are people in Chatham, New York?

About 34.2% 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 8.5% 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 150 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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