NEIGHBORHOOD
Chatham
Illinois · Chicago · 17,747 residents · 1.51 sq mi
The short version
With 17,747 people, Chatham is a neighborhood in Chicago. 44% of homes are owner-occupied. Density works out to 11,745 people per square mile. That trails the Chicago median by roughly 42%. The foreign-born share is 4%. The median household earns $45,380, about 45% below the national median. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up Chatham; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
44% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
17,747
Population density
11,745 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
42.0
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.51 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$45,380
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$31,897
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.481
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance10.2%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
Other services8.7%
Public administration7.8%
Information5.7%
Retail trade4.9%
Wholesale trade3.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
Education & health services0.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$221,517
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,140
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
43.6%
56.4% rent
Vacancy rate
14.6%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.13 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
33.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.3%(55)
Black94.4%(16,755)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(329)
Asian0.6%(114)
Other2.8%(494)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.3%(55)
Black94.4%(16,755)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(329)
Asian0.6%(114)
Other2.8%(494)
Diversity Score
13
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
35.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
41.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
25.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
30.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
20.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
29.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
43.0%
Female
57.0%
Foreign born
3.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Chatham, Chicago, Illinois?
Chatham, Chicago, Illinois has about 17,747 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Chatham, Chicago, Illinois?
The typical household in Chatham, Chicago, Illinois earns about $45,380 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Chatham, Chicago, Illinois expensive?
In Chatham, Chicago, Illinois, the median home is worth about $221,517, and the typical rent is about $1,140 a month.
How educated are people in Chatham, Chicago, Illinois?
About 29.5% of adults age 25 and over in Chatham, Chicago, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Chatham, Chicago, Illinois?
About 21.3% of people in Chatham, Chicago, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.
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ChicagoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024