Chatham County's estimated 2026 population is 86,390 with a growth rate of 1.5% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Chatham County is the 34th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 63,845 and has seen a growth of 35.31% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 47.6 years
Female: 48.6 years
Male: 46.5 years
There are 64,635 adults, (20,191 of whom are seniors) in Chatham County.
Female: 41,469 (51.7%)
Male: 38,682 (48.3%)
The racial composition of Chatham County includes 71.08% White, 10.17% Black or African American, 7.58% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56,974 | 71.08% |
| Black or African American | 8,152 | 10.17% |
| Two or more races | 6,703 | 8.36% |
| Other race | 6,075 | 7.58% |
| Asian | 1,791 | 2.23% |
| Native American | 388 | 0.48% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 68 | 0.08% |
Chatham County's average per capita income is $55,574. Household income levels show a median of $94,317. The poverty rate stands at 11.05%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $137,887 | - |
| Families | $120,025 | $160,599 |
| Households | $94,317 | $138,537 |
| Non Families | $50,839 | $82,323 |
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