Chatham County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37037 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 80,151 | — | #727 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $94,317 | +25.5% | #234 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.6 years | +22.4% | #394 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $446,200 | +58.3% | #204 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,180 | +1.5% | #569 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.0% | -12.3% | #1,015 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Chatham County has a population of 80,151, making it the #727 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.6 years, which is 22.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Chatham County is $94,317, ranking #234 out of 3,222 counties — 25.5% above the national median. The poverty rate is 11.0% and unemployment stands at 2.9%.
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The median home value in Chatham County is $446,200 (+58.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,180/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.6%.
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90.6% of residents in Chatham County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.1% below the national rate.
About Chatham County, North Carolina
Chatham County, North Carolina has a total population of 80,151, making it the 727th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Chatham County is 47.6 years, which is 22.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Chatham County is $94,317, which ranks #234 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 25.5% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9%.
The median home value in Chatham County is $446,200, 58.3% above the national median. Renters in Chatham County pay a median gross rent of $1,180 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Chatham County, 48.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 45.2% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.1 min.
Chatham County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 69.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (13.6%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (10.0%).
All data for Chatham County, North Carolina 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.