Chatham town is located in Barnstable County Massachusetts. Chatham town has a 2024 population of 6,667. Chatham town is currently declining at a rate of -0.27% annually but its population has increased by 1.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,594 in 2020.
The average household income in Chatham town is $180,476 with a poverty rate of 9.09%. The median age in Chatham town is 64.2 years: 64.2 years for males, and 64.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chatham town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,010 | 90.47% |
| Two or more races | 289 | 4.35% |
| Asian | 157 | 2.36% |
| Black or African American | 139 | 2.09% |
| Native American | 36 | 0.54% |
| Other race | 12 | 0.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,261 | 1.99 | 88.8 | 11.2 |
| Married | 1,685 | 2.35 | 94.8 | 5.2 |
| Non Family | 1,208 | 1.16 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
| Female | 320 | 2.98 | 71.6 | 28.4 |
| Male | 48 | 3.23 | 70.8 | 29.2 |
2.43
Average Family Size
1.99
Average Household Size
88.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 71 | 1.29% |
| Associates Degree | 301 | 5.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,839 | 33.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,644 | 29.76% |
| High School Graduate | 794 | 14.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11 | 0.2% |
| Some College | 864 | 15.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,203 | 5,125 | 3,336 |
| Black | 105 | 101 | 10 |
| 2+ Races | 102 | 102 | 23 |
| Hispanic | 68 | 68 | 48 |
| Asian | 66 | 66 | 66 |
| Native American | 36 | 36 | 36 |
| Other Race | 12 | 12 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,969 | $71,250 | $61,667 |
| Graduate Degree | $107,083 | $209,038 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,292 | $0 | $17,009 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $62,760 | $71,438 | $47,102 |
| Some College | $57,905 | $56,979 | $58,074 |
$62,760
Average Earnings
$71,438
Average Male
$47,102
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.45% of Chatham town residents speak only English, while 2.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.52% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,837 | 443 | 7.59% |
| Multiple | 289 | 139 | 48.1% |
| Black | 135 | 6 | 4.44% |
| Hispanic | 68 | 3 | 4.41% |
9.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.42%
Male Poverty Rate
9.69%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chatham town is Multiple, with 48.1% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chatham town is Hispanic, with 4.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 24.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.18% |
| Some College | 3.86% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 25.44% |
| Female Employed | 12.07% |
| Female Unemployed | 11.54% |
| Male Employed | 3.19% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $125,030 | $237,622 |
| Households | $86,674 | $180,476 |
| Married Families | $136,295 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $59,479 | $78,867 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.2%
Male Marriage Rate
50.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
581
Number of Veterans
571
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 328 |
| World War II | 42 |
| Korea | 33 |
| First Gulf War | 30 |
| Second Gulf War | 20 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 314 |
| 65 to 74 | 213 |
| 35 to 54 | 30 |
| 55 to 64 | 24 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 575 | 10.36% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 2.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.3%
Labor Force Participation
42.8%
Employment Rate
5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
50.55%
Born in Chatham town
94.2%
Native Born
5.8%
Foreign Born
2.39%
Non Citizen
3.4%
Naturalized
94.2% of Chatham town residents were born in the United States, with 50.55% having been born in Massachusetts. 2.39% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,577 | -18 | -0.27% |
| 2028 | 6,595 | -18 | -0.27% |
| 2027 | 6,613 | -18 | -0.27% |
| 2026 | 6,631 | -18 | -0.27% |
| 2025 | 6,649 | -18 | -0.27% |
| 2024 | 6,667 | -18 | -0.27% |
| 2023 | 6,685 | -18 | -0.27% |
| 2022 | 6,703 | 9 | 0.13% |
| 2021 | 6,694 | 100 | 1.52% |
| 2020 | 6,594 | 611 | 10.21% |
| 2019 | 5,983 | -23 | -0.38% |
| 2018 | 6,006 | -26 | -0.43% |
| 2017 | 6,032 | -5 | -0.08% |
| 2016 | 6,037 | -6 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 6,043 | -28 | -0.46% |
| 2014 | 6,071 | -20 | -0.33% |
| 2013 | 6,091 | -6 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 6,097 | -5 | -0.08% |
| 2011 | 6,102 | -17 | -0.28% |
| 2010 | 6,119 | 0 | 0% |