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Chatom

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
10.722
State:
Alabama

Chatom is a town located in Washington County, Alabama. Chatom has a 2026 population of 1,036. It is also the county seat of Washington County. Chatom is currently declining at a rate of -0.96% annually and its population has decreased by -5.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,095 in 2020.

The median age in Chatom is 52.3 years: 49.6 years for males, and 52.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 73.8 males.

1K
Total Population
97
Density (mi²)
-10 -0.96%
Growth

Chatom Population

Chatom Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,036-10-0.96%
20251,046-10-0.95%
20241,056-5-0.47%
20231,061-14-1.3%
20221,075-13-1.19%
20211,088-7-0.64%
20201,095-3-0.27%
20191,184-7-0.59%
20181,191-13-1.08%
20171,204-7-0.58%
20161,211-18-1.46%
20151,22900%
20141,229-6-0.49%
20131,235-16-1.28%
20121,251-19-1.5%
20111,270-18-1.4%
20101,28620.16%

Median Age

Overall: 52.3 years
Female: 52.6 years
Male: 49.6 years

Chatom Adults

There are 666 adults, (284 of whom are seniors) in Chatom.

Sex Ratio

Female: 480 (57.6%)
Male: 354 (42.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Chatom includes 61.39% White, 37.77% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White51261.39%
Black or African American31537.77%
Two or more races70.84%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White51261.39%
Black or African American31537.77%
Two or more races70.84%

Chatom Marital Status

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)