Chatham County, Georgia Population 2022
Chatham County, Georgia's estimated population is 290,222 with a growth rate of 0.09% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Chatham County, Georgia is the 7th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 Population was 265,799 and has seen a growth of 9.19% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 10,769 | 0.00% | |
| 1800 | 12,946 | 2,177 | 20.22% |
| 1810 | 13,540 | 594 | 4.59% |
| 1820 | 14,737 | 1,197 | 8.84% |
| 1830 | 14,127 | -610 | -4.14% |
| 1840 | 18,801 | 4,674 | 33.09% |
| 1850 | 23,901 | 5,100 | 27.13% |
| 1860 | 31,043 | 7,142 | 29.88% |
| 1870 | 41,279 | 10,236 | 32.97% |
| 1880 | 45,023 | 3,744 | 9.07% |
| 1890 | 57,740 | 12,717 | 28.25% |
| 1900 | 71,239 | 13,499 | 23.38% |
| 1910 | 79,690 | 8,451 | 11.86% |
| 1920 | 100,032 | 20,342 | 25.53% |
| 1930 | 105,431 | 5,399 | 5.40% |
| 1940 | 117,970 | 12,539 | 11.89% |
| 1950 | 151,481 | 33,511 | 28.41% |
| 1960 | 188,299 | 36,818 | 24.31% |
| 1970 | 187,767 | -532 | -0.28% |
| 1980 | 202,226 | 14,459 | 7.70% |
| 1990 | 216,935 | 14,709 | 7.27% |
| 2010 | 265,799 | 48,864 | 22.52% |
| 2011 | 271,623 | 5,824 | 2.19% |
| 2012 | 276,164 | 4,541 | 1.67% |
| 2013 | 277,650 | 1,486 | 0.54% |
| 2014 | 282,201 | 4,551 | 1.64% |
| 2015 | 285,959 | 3,758 | 1.33% |
| 2016 | 288,615 | 2,656 | 0.93% |
| 2017 | 289,309 | 694 | 0.24% |
| 2018 | 289,166 | -143 | -0.05% |
| 2019 | 289,430 | 264 | 0.09% |
| 2020 | 289,694 | 264 | 0.09% |
| 2021 | 289,958 | 264 | 0.09% |
| 2022 | 290,222 | 264 | 0.09% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 148,803 | 51.37% |
| Black or African American | 116,658 | 40.28% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 727 | 0.25% |
| Asian | 7,973 | 2.75% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 444 | 0.15% |
| Some Other Race | 5,558 | 1.92% |
| Two or More Races | 9,486 | 3.27% |
Chatham County, Georgia Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 109,868 | 2.53 | 55.6 |
| Married | 44,525 | 3.08 | 74.1 |
| Male | 4,561 | 3.46 | 48.5 |
| Female | 17,861 | 3.72 | 37.8 |
| Non Family | 42,921 | 1.36 | 44.5 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5,726 | 2.92% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 13,728 | 6.99% |
| High School Graduate | 47,320 | 24.10% |
| Some College | 46,903 | 23.89% |
| Associates Degree | 15,214 | 7.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 40,792 | 20.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 26,684 | 13.59% |
Chatham County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 5,842 | 4,810 | 2,965 |
| White | 104,171 | 98,403 | 46,715 |
| 2+ Races | 3,916 | 3,663 | 1,381 |
| Native American | 535 | 378 | 137 |
| Hispanic | 10,428 | 8,386 | 2,661 |
| Black | 72,314 | 62,536 | 13,916 |
| Other Race | 3,606 | 2,218 | 557 |
| Islander | 303 | 263 | 21 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.46%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 50.75%.
$36,878
Average Earnings
$42,012
Average Male
$33,024
Average Female
Chatham County, Georgia Language by Age
Chatham County, Georgia Language
89.21% of Chatham County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 10.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.76% of the population.
Chatham County, Georgia Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 7,668 | 1,579 | 20.59% |
| Black | 111,131 | 22,800 | 20.52% |
| Hispanic | 17,962 | 3,124 | 17.39% |
| Multiple | 9,089 | 1,348 | 14.83% |
| Native | 673 | 95 | 14.12% |
| White | 132,999 | 11,165 | 8.39% |
| Other | 787 | NaN% |
14.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.70%
Male Poverty Rate
15.99%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Chatham County, Georgia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chatham County, Georgia is Asian, with 20.59% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chatham County, Georgia is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.10%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.68%.
Chatham County, Georgia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
40.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.3%
Male Marriage Rate
38.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Chatham County, Georgia Married by Age and Sex
Chatham County, Georgia 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 55-64.
Chatham County, Georgia Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,538 | 11.16% |
| Black | 8,389 | 9.74% |
| Native American | 36 | 5.90% |
| Asian | 396 | 5.77% |
| Other Race | 179 | 4.25% |
| 2+ Races | 346 | 6.43% |
| Hispanic | 928 | 7.39% |
Chatham County, Georgia Veterans by Education
5.71%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.12%
Veteran Disability Rate
65.1%
Labor Force Participation
59%
Employment Rate
7.4%
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
55.00%
Born in Chatham County, Georgia
93.28%
Native Born
6.72%
Foreign Born
3.50%
Non Citizen
3.22%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.28% of Chatham County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 55.00% having been born in Georgia. 3.50% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990