Chatom, Alabama Population 2022
Chatom is a city located in Washington County Alabama. Chatom has a 2020 population of 1,158. It is also the county seat of Washington County. Chatom is currently declining at a rate of -0.69% annually and its population has decreased by -9.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,286 in 2010.
The average household income in Chatom is $54,174 with a poverty rate of 37.59%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $538 per month, and the median house value is $140,200. The median age in Chatom is 35.7 years, 31.5 years for males, and 38.9 years for females.
Chatom Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chatomwas:
- White: 65.69%
- Black or African American: 26.78%
- Two or more races: 7.53%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 785 | 65.69% |
| Black or African American | 320 | 26.78% |
| Two or More Races | 90 | 7.53% |
Chatom Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 398 | 2.67 | 47 |
| Non Family | 149 | 1.46 | 45 |
| Married | 139 | 3.1 | 73.4 |
| Female | 65 | 3.45 | 27.7 |
| Male | 45 | 4.24 | 0 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.67
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11 | 1.40% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 100 | 12.71% |
| High School Graduate | 338 | 42.95% |
| Some College | 203 | 25.79% |
| Associates Degree | 28 | 3.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 64 | 8.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 43 | 5.46% |
Chatom Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 486 | 421 | 107 |
| Black | 205 | 161 | |
| Hispanic | 94 | 94 | |
| 2+ Races | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 22.02%.
Chatom Language by Age
Chatom Language
91.19% of Chatom residents speak only English, while 8.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.81% of the population.
Chatom Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 298 | 229 | 76.85% |
| Multiple | 90 | 88 | 97.78% |
| White | 590 | 86 | 14.58% |
| Other | NaN% |
37.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
35.48%
Male Poverty Rate
40.69%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Chatom
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chatom is Multiple, with 97.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chatom is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.10%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 54.57%.
Chatom Marital Status
Marriage Rates
40.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.7%
Male Marriage Rate
40.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Chatom Married by Age and Sex
Chatom Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Chatom Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41 | 6.68% |
| Black | 6 | 2.22% |
Chatom Veterans by Education
17.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
48.5%
Labor Force Participation
44.2%
Employment Rate
8.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
71.88%
Born in Chatom
92.13%
Native Born
7.87%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
7.87%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
92.13% of Chatom residents were born in the United States, with 71.88% having been born in Alabama. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,158 | -8 | -0.69% |
| 2021 | 1,166 | -8 | -0.68% |
| 2020 | 1,174 | -8 | -0.68% |
| 2019 | 1,182 | -8 | -0.67% |
| 2018 | 1,190 | -14 | -1.16% |
| 2017 | 1,204 | -6 | -0.50% |
| 2016 | 1,210 | -16 | -1.31% |
| 2015 | 1,226 | -3 | -0.24% |
| 2014 | 1,229 | -4 | -0.32% |
| 2013 | 1,233 | -18 | -1.44% |
| 2012 | 1,251 | -18 | -1.42% |
| 2011 | 1,269 | -17 | -1.32% |
| 2010 | 1,286 | 0.00% |