Chatham County's estimated 2026 population is 314,105 with a growth rate of 0.72% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Chatham County is the 5th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 265,799 and has seen a growth of 18.17% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37.2 years
Female: 38.7 years
Male: 35.8 years
There are 238,654 adults, (50,376 of whom are seniors) in Chatham County.
Female: 156,158 (51.9%)
Male: 144,721 (48.1%)
The racial composition of Chatham County includes 46.94% White, 38.92% Black or African American, 3.5% other race, 3.12% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 141,221 | 46.94% |
| Black or African American | 117,105 | 38.92% |
| Two or more races | 21,249 | 7.06% |
| Other race | 10,540 | 3.5% |
| Asian | 9,384 | 3.12% |
| Native American | 984 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 396 | 0.13% |
Chatham County's average per capita income is $44,913. Household income levels show a median of $71,097. The poverty rate stands at 14.33%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $112,747 | $146,168 |
| Families | $87,337 | $118,408 |
| Households | $71,097 | $98,268 |
| Non Families | $48,427 | $66,222 |
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