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Chatham County

State:
Georgia
County Seat:
Savannah

Chatham County's estimated 2025 population is 308,915 with a growth rate of 0.86% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Chatham County is the 5th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 265,799 and has seen a growth of 16.22% since that time.

308,915
Total Population
713
Population Density (mi²)
5
Population Rank (State)
2.6K 0.86%
Annual Population Growth

Chatham County Population

Chatham County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Chatham County includes 47.7% White, 39.41% Black or African American, 3.38% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Other race

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White142,22547.7%
Black or African American117,50739.41%
Two or more races18,5596.22%
Other race10,0643.38%
Asian8,5962.88%
Native American7700.26%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander4220.14%

Chatham County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Chatham County's average per capita income is $43,047. Household income levels show a median of $69,575. The poverty rate stands at 14.35%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$108,623$140,456
Families$85,265$114,306
Households$69,575$95,384
Non Families$47,260$63,721

$43,047

Average Income

$69,575

Median Household Income

14.35%

Poverty Rate