Chatham County, North Carolina Population 2022
Chatham County, North Carolina's estimated population is 78,499 with a growth rate of 1.74% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Chatham County, North Carolina is the 37th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 Population was 63,845 and has seen a growth of 22.95% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 9,221 | 0.00% | |
| 1800 | 11,861 | 2,640 | 28.63% |
| 1810 | 12,977 | 1,116 | 9.41% |
| 1820 | 12,661 | -316 | -2.44% |
| 1830 | 15,405 | 2,744 | 21.67% |
| 1840 | 16,242 | 837 | 5.43% |
| 1850 | 18,449 | 2,207 | 13.59% |
| 1860 | 19,101 | 652 | 3.53% |
| 1870 | 19,723 | 622 | 3.26% |
| 1880 | 23,453 | 3,730 | 18.91% |
| 1890 | 25,413 | 1,960 | 8.36% |
| 1900 | 23,912 | -1,501 | -5.91% |
| 1910 | 22,635 | -1,277 | -5.34% |
| 1920 | 23,814 | 1,179 | 5.21% |
| 1930 | 24,177 | 363 | 1.52% |
| 1940 | 24,726 | 549 | 2.27% |
| 1950 | 25,392 | 666 | 2.69% |
| 1960 | 26,785 | 1,393 | 5.49% |
| 1970 | 29,554 | 2,769 | 10.34% |
| 1980 | 33,415 | 3,861 | 13.06% |
| 1990 | 38,759 | 5,344 | 15.99% |
| 2010 | 63,845 | 25,086 | 64.72% |
| 2011 | 64,109 | 264 | 0.41% |
| 2012 | 64,527 | 418 | 0.65% |
| 2013 | 65,243 | 716 | 1.11% |
| 2014 | 66,669 | 1,426 | 2.19% |
| 2015 | 68,263 | 1,594 | 2.39% |
| 2016 | 69,642 | 1,379 | 2.02% |
| 2017 | 71,189 | 1,547 | 2.22% |
| 2018 | 73,127 | 1,938 | 2.72% |
| 2019 | 74,470 | 1,343 | 1.84% |
| 2020 | 75,813 | 1,343 | 1.80% |
| 2021 | 77,156 | 1,343 | 1.77% |
| 2022 | 78,499 | 1,343 | 1.74% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57,630 | 79.10% |
| Black or African American | 8,598 | 11.80% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 130 | 0.18% |
| Asian | 1,182 | 1.62% |
| Some Other Race | 2,663 | 3.66% |
| Two or More Races | 2,650 | 3.64% |
Chatham County, North Carolina Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 29,904 | 2.41 | 76.9 |
| Married | 16,487 | 2.91 | 88.1 |
| Male | 1,173 | 3.36 | 52.9 |
| Female | 3,059 | 3.1 | 55.2 |
| Non Family | 9,185 | 1.18 | 67.2 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,522 | 4.69% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,331 | 6.19% |
| High School Graduate | 10,623 | 19.74% |
| Some College | 9,160 | 17.02% |
| Associates Degree | 4,668 | 8.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 12,694 | 23.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 10,822 | 20.11% |
Chatham County, North Carolina Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 1,137 | 1,084 | 682 |
| Asian | 999 | 963 | 582 |
| White | 41,128 | 38,597 | 20,357 |
| Native American | 125 | 125 | 32 |
| Hispanic | 4,302 | 2,418 | 999 |
| Black | 6,587 | 5,259 | 1,248 |
| Other Race | 1,390 | 570 | 98 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 59.98%.
$44,421
Average Earnings
$51,174
Average Male
$37,457
Average Female
Chatham County, North Carolina Language by Age
Chatham County, North Carolina Language
86.27% of Chatham County, North Carolina residents speak only English, while 13.73% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.22% of the population.
Chatham County, North Carolina Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 130 | 93 | 71.54% |
| Hispanic | 8,736 | 2,158 | 24.70% |
| Multiple | 2,650 | 649 | 24.49% |
| Black | 8,419 | 1,974 | 23.45% |
| White | 51,783 | 3,258 | 6.29% |
| Asian | 1,182 | 16 | 1.35% |
| Other | 549 | NaN% |
10.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.66%
Male Poverty Rate
11.73%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Chatham County, North Carolina
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chatham County, North Carolina is Native, with 71.54% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chatham County, North Carolina is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.57%.
Chatham County, North Carolina Marital Status
Marriage Rates
57.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.6%
Male Marriage Rate
52.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Chatham County, North Carolina Married by Age and Sex
Chatham County, North Carolina Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Chatham County, North Carolina Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,902 | 8.32% |
| Black | 297 | 4.18% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.38% |
| Other Race | 6 | 0.35% |
| 2+ Races | 62 | 4.96% |
| Hispanic | 64 | 1.22% |
Chatham County, North Carolina Veterans by Education
6.80%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
57.7%
Labor Force Participation
55.2%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
51.36%
Born in Chatham County, North Carolina
90.69%
Native Born
9.31%
Foreign Born
5.81%
Non Citizen
3.50%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
90.69% of Chatham County, North Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 51.36% having been born in North Carolina. 5.81% 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