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World Population Review
Chatham County, Georgia Population 2021
Chatham County, Georgia's estimated population is 289,958 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 9.09% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 289,958 | 264 | 0.09% |
| 2020 | 289,694 | 264 | 0.09% |
| 2019 | 289,430 | 264 | 0.09% |
| 2018 | 289,166 | -143 | -0.05% |
| 2017 | 289,309 | 694 | 0.24% |
| 2016 | 288,615 | 2,656 | 0.93% |
| 2015 | 285,959 | 3,758 | 1.33% |
| 2014 | 282,201 | 4,551 | 1.64% |
| 2013 | 277,650 | 1,486 | 0.54% |
| 2012 | 276,164 | 4,541 | 1.67% |
| 2011 | 271,623 | 5,824 | 2.19% |
| 2010 | 265,799 | 48,864 | 22.52% |
| 1990 | 216,935 | 14,709 | 7.27% |
| 1980 | 202,226 | 14,459 | 7.70% |
| 1970 | 187,767 | -532 | -0.28% |
| 1960 | 188,299 | 36,818 | 24.31% |
| 1950 | 151,481 | 33,511 | 28.41% |
| 1940 | 117,970 | 12,539 | 11.89% |
| 1930 | 105,431 | 5,399 | 5.40% |
| 1920 | 100,032 | 20,342 | 25.53% |
| 1910 | 79,690 | 8,451 | 11.86% |
| 1900 | 71,239 | 13,499 | 23.38% |
| 1890 | 57,740 | 12,717 | 28.25% |
| 1880 | 45,023 | 3,744 | 9.07% |
| 1870 | 41,279 | 10,236 | 32.97% |
| 1860 | 31,043 | 7,142 | 29.88% |
| 1850 | 23,901 | 5,100 | 27.13% |
| 1840 | 18,801 | 4,674 | 33.09% |
| 1830 | 14,127 | -610 | -4.14% |
| 1820 | 14,737 | 1,197 | 8.84% |
| 1810 | 13,540 | 594 | 4.59% |
| 1800 | 12,946 | 2,177 | 20.22% |
| 1790 | 10,769 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
0.09%
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State
Founded
February 5, 1777
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
265,799
Growth Since 2010
9.09%
Chatham County, Georgia Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 152,025 | 52.70% |
| Black or African American | 115,023 | 39.87% |
| Two or More Races | 8,428 | 2.92% |
| Asian | 7,428 | 2.57% |
| Some Other Race | 4,299 | 1.49% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 929 | 0.32% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 364 | 0.13% |
Chatham County, Georgia Population by Race
Chatham County, Georgia Population Pyramid $2021
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Chatham County, Georgia Population by Age
Chatham County, Georgia Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 108,568 | 2.55 | 54.7 |
| Married | 44,292 | 3.08 | 74.1 |
| Non Family | 41,483 | 1.36 | 42.6 |
| Female | 18,043 | 3.72 | 37.6 |
| Male | 4,750 | 3.48 | 45.2 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
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Chatham County, Georgia Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5,477 | 2.82% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 14,149 | 7.28% |
| High School Graduate | 47,070 | 24.22% |
| Some College | 48,001 | 24.70% |
| Associates Degree | 14,378 | 7.40% |
| Bachelors Degree | 40,221 | 20.70% |
| Graduate Degree | 25,036 | 12.88% |
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Chatham County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Chatham County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 104,637 | 98,229 | 45,265 |
| Black | 71,262 | 61,250 | 13,836 |
| Hispanic | 10,188 | 8,218 | 2,712 |
| Asian | 5,390 | 4,487 | 2,374 |
| 2+ Races | 3,147 | 2,913 | 1,168 |
| Other Race | 2,352 | 1,856 | 489 |
| Native American | 690 | 528 | 189 |
| Islander | 173 | 132 | 18 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.88%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 44.04%.
Chatham County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
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$36,155
Average Earnings
$42,379
Average Male
$31,584
Average Female
Chatham County, Georgia Earnings by Educational Attainment
Chatham County, Georgia Language by Age
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Chatham County, Georgia Language
89.56% of Chatham County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 10.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.74% of the population.
Chatham County, Georgia Language
Chatham County, Georgia Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 109,114 | 23,403 | 21.45% |
| White | 134,655 | 12,282 | 9.12% |
| Hispanic | 17,513 | 3,593 | 20.52% |
| Asian | 7,126 | 1,304 | 18.30% |
| Multiple | 8,077 | 1,203 | 14.89% |
| Other | 4,008 | 526 | 13.12% |
| Native | 895 | 102 | 11.40% |
15.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.00%
Male Poverty Rate
16.94%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Chatham County, Georgia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chatham County, Georgia is Black, with 21.45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chatham County, Georgia is White, with 9.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.40%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.73%.
Chatham County, Georgia Poverty
Chatham County, Georgia Poverty Rate by Education
Chatham County, Georgia Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
41.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.8%
Male Marriage Rate
38.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Chatham County, Georgia Married by Age and Sex
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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
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Chatham County, Georgia Marital Status
Chatham County, Georgia Veterans by War
Chatham County, Georgia Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,226 | 10.70% |
| Black | 9,035 | 10.64% |
| Hispanic | 926 | 7.54% |
| 2+ Races | 310 | 7.05% |
| Asian | 260 | 4.04% |
| Other Race | 95 | 3.22% |
| Native American | 56 | 7.26% |
Chatham County, Georgia Veterans by Race
Chatham County, Georgia Veterans by Education
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6.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
Chatham County, Georgia Veterans by Education
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65.7%
Labor Force Participation
59.5%
Employment Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
Chatham County, Georgia Employment by Age
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Chatham County, Georgia Employment by Race
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Chatham County, Georgia 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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93.65%
Native Born
6.35%
Foreign Born
3.64%
Non Citizen
2.71%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.65% of Chatham County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 55.18% having been born in Georgia. 3.64% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Chatham County, Georgia Place of Birth
- 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