Chatham County's estimated 2026 population is 87,638 with a growth rate of 2.19% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Chatham County is the 34th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 63,845 and has seen a growth of 37.27% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Chatham County includes 72.53% White, 10.52% Black or African American, 7.43% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (72.53%)
Black or African American (10.52%)
Other race (7.43%)
Two or more races (7.36%)
Asian (2.03%)
Native American (0.13%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56,808 | 72.53% |
| Black or African American | 8,238 | 10.52% |
| Other race | 5,821 | 7.43% |
| Two or more races | 5,761 | 7.36% |
| Asian | 1,592 | 2.03% |
| Native American | 99 | 0.13% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Chatham County's average per capita income is $54,316. Household income levels show a median of $88,534. The poverty rate stands at 10.47%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $127,722 | $171,470 |
| Families | $109,377 | $151,317 |
| Households | $88,534 | $131,980 |
| Non Families | $50,014 | $80,010 |
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