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CITY · 2020 ACS

Chatham

New York · 1,529 residents · 1.237 sq mi
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Chatham has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,802. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $222,200. With a median age of 46.6, 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 46.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,529
−13%since 2000
from 1,758 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,236 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,421 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.6
+21%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Chatham
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,802
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,063 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,591
+78%since 2000
from $19,476 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.6%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$222,200
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$947
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 53.9% in 2000
50.5% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+62%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(1,297)
Black2.7%(42)
Hispanic / Latino6%(92)
Asian1.6%(24)
Other2.4%(37)
Diversity Score29.9%(457)
Diversity Score
30
+138%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 25.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.7%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+21%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2011
from 67.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.6%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−78.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chatham, New York?

Chatham, New York has about 1,529 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chatham, New York earns about $53,802 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 $222,200, and the typical rent is about $947 a month.

How educated are people in Chatham, New York?

About 33.4% 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 391 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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