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Chatham County

North Carolina · 76,285 residents · 681.481 sq mi
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Chatham County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,799. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 55% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $310,000. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
76,285
+55%since 2000
from 49,329 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
112 / sq mi
+55%since 2000
from 72 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.0
+24%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
35K47K59K72K84K1990201020202024Chatham County
202480K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,799
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,851 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,036
+93%since 2000
from $23,355 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.3%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$310,000
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$873
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $579 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
21.0% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+68%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.6%(35,322)
Black16.9%(8,355)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(4,743)
Asian0.6%(286)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.4%(26,831)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.6%(53,087)
Black10.2%(7,768)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(10,372)
Asian2.1%(1,616)
Other3.1%(2,385)
Diversity Score58.9%(44,901)
Segregation Score34.4%(26,274)
Diversity Score
59
+8%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
34
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.7%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 27.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+52%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.1%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
9.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.9%
−75.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chatham County, North Carolina?

Chatham County, North Carolina has about 76,285 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chatham County, North Carolina?

The typical household in Chatham County, North Carolina earns about $69,799 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chatham County, North Carolina expensive?

In Chatham County, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $310,000, and the typical rent is about $873 a month.

How educated are people in Chatham County, North Carolina?

About 43.7% of adults age 25 and over in Chatham County, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chatham County, North Carolina?

About 10.7% of people in Chatham County, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chatham County, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Chatham County, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 37,526 residents, a change of about 97 percent over that period.

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19 census tracts
Census Tract 201.05Census Tract 204.01Census Tract 201.04Census Tract 201.03Census Tract 207.03Census Tract 207.02Census Tract 204.02Census Tract 206Census Tract 208.01Census Tract 202.02Census Tract 205Census Tract 203Census Tract 202.01Census Tract 207.04Census Tract 201.07Census Tract 208.03Census Tract 202.03Census Tract 208.02Census Tract 201.08
11 ZIP codes
ZIP 27517ZIP 27312ZIP 27523ZIP 27344ZIP 27562ZIP 27207ZIP 27559ZIP 27208ZIP 27252ZIP 27256ZIP 27213
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