State
County
Land Area (mi²)
10.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)
108.70/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.68%
Growth Since 2010
-9.47%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Chatom, Alabama Population 2021
1,166
Chatom is a city located in Washington County Alabama. It is also the county seat of Washington County. With a 2020 population of 1,166, it is the 243rd largest city in Alabama and the 9709th largest city in the United States . Chatom is currently declining at a rate of -0.68% annually and its population has decreased by -9.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,288 in 2010. Chatom reached it's highest population of 1,286 in 2010. Spanning over 11 miles, Chatom has a population density of 109 people per square mile.
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 Chatom was:
- 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%
The current population of Chatom, Alabama is 1,166 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,190.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 1,288.
Chatom, Alabama Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 785 | 65.69% |
| Black or African American | 320 | 26.78% |
| Two or More Races | 90 | 7.53% |
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Chatom Population by Race
Chatom Population Pyramid $2021
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Chatom Population by Age
Chatom Households and Families
| 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
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Chatom Households by Type
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| 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% |
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Chatom Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Chatom Educational Attainment by Race
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| 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 Educational Attainment by Race
Chatom Earnings by Educational Attainment
Chatom Language by Age
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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 Language
Chatom Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 298 | 229 | 76.85% |
| Multiple | 90 | 88 | 97.78% |
| White | 590 | 86 | 14.58% |
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 White, with 14.58% 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 Poverty
Chatom Poverty Rate by Education
Chatom Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
40.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.7%
Male Marriage Rate
40.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Chatom Married by Age and Sex
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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
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Chatom Marital Status
Chatom Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41 | 6.68% |
| Black | 6 | 2.22% |
Chatom Veterans by Race
Chatom Veterans by Education
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17.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
Chatom Veterans by Education
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48.5%
Labor Force Participation
44.2%
Employment Rate
8.9%
Unemployment Rate
Chatom Employment by Age
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Chatom Employment by Race
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Chatom Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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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.
Chatom Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |