Chatham County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13051 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 300,879 | — | #241 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $71,097 | -5.4% | #1,123 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.2 years | -4.4% | #2,715 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $302,700 | +7.4% | #613 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,471 | +26.5% | #264 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.3% | +13.7% | #1,822 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Chatham County has a population of 300,879, making it the #241 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.2 years, which is 4.4% below the national median.
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The median household income in Chatham County is $71,097, ranking #1,123 out of 3,222 counties — 5.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.3% and unemployment stands at 5.8%.
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The median home value in Chatham County is $302,700 (+7.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,471/mo and the homeownership rate is 56.8%.
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87.1% of residents in Chatham County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.0% below the national rate.
About Chatham County, Georgia
Chatham County, Georgia has a total population of 300,879, making it the 241st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Chatham County is 37.2 years, which is 4.4% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Chatham County is $71,097, which ranks #1,123 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 5.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8%.
The median home value in Chatham County is $302,700, 7.4% above the national median. Renters in Chatham County pay a median gross rent of $1,471 per month. The homeownership rate is 56.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Chatham County, 37.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 11.9% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.3 min.
Chatham County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 45.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (38.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.3%).
All data for Chatham County, Georgia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.