Chatham County Summary

Life in Chatham County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Chatham County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Chatham County:

  • The population in Chatham County is 76,754.

  • The median home value in Chatham County is $545,007.

  • The median income in Chatham County is $84,222.

  • The median rent in Chatham County is $995.

  • The unemployment rate in Chatham County is 2.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Chatham County is 10.4%.

  • The average high in Chatham County is 76.4° and there are 110.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Chatham County

List Of Cities & Towns in Chatham County

Cary, NC Population 174,880

Siler City, NC Population 7,847

Pittsboro, NC Population 4,555

Fearrington Village, NC Population 2,582

Moncure, NC Population 775

Goldston, NC Population 375

Bennett, NC Population 228

Gulf, NC Population 178

Map Of Chatham County

Chatham County, NC Weather

  • The average high in Chatham County is 76.4°.

  • There are 88.36 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 110.8 inches of rain each year with 2.2 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:19 hours of sun each day in Chatham County.

StatChatham County
Mean High76.4
Nice Days88.36
Rainfall110.8
Snowfall2.2
Sunny_hours5:19
76.4°
Average High
110.8
Inches of Rain

Chatham County Photos

Cary Nc Town Hall
Source: Wikipedia User Alexisrael | CC BY-SA 3.0
Page Walkerhotel
Source: Wikipedia User Yassie | GFDL
Carytownhall
Source: Wikipedia User No machine-readable autho | GFDL
Carychamberofcommerce
Source: Wikipedia User No machine-readable autho | GFDL
Carytennis
Source: Public Domain
Hillsboro Street
Source: Wikipedia User Gerry Dincher | CC BY-SA 2.0

Chatham County Demographics

Population over time in Chatham County

The current population in Chatham County is 76,754. The population has increased 5.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 75,070 3.0%
2021 72,853 2.1%
2020 71,338 -

Gender in Chatham County

  • Chatham County is 51.9% female with 39,799 female residents.

  • Chatham County is 48.1% male with 36,954 male residents.

Female
51.9% (39,799)
Male
48.1% (36,954)
Gender Chatham County NC USA
Female 51.9% 51.0% 50.4%
Male 48.1% 49.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Chatham County

Chatham County is:

  • 71.1% White with 54,579 White residents.

  • 10.6% African American with 8,119 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 133 American Indian residents.

  • 1.7% Asian with 1,277 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.7% Other with 539 Other residents.

  • 3.6% Two Or More with 2,775 Two Or More residents.

  • 12.2% Hispanic with 9,332 Hispanic residents.

White
71.1% (54,579)
African American
10.6% (8,119)
American Indian
0.2% (133)
Asian
1.7% (1,277)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.7% (539)
Two Or More
3.6% (2,775)
Hispanic
12.2% (9,332)

Table: Chatham County By Race

Race Chatham County NC USA
White 71.1% 61.7% 58.9%
African American 10.6% 20.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.9% 0.6%
Asian 1.7% 3.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.7% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.6% 3.3% 3.5%
Hispanic 12.2% 10.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Chatham County, North Carolina

  • 2.5% of households in Chatham County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.9% of households in Chatham County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.0% of households in Chatham County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.5% of households in Chatham County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 8.7% of households in Chatham County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.7% of households in Chatham County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.3% of households in Chatham County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.3% of households in Chatham County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 9.3% of households in Chatham County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 17.9% of households in Chatham County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
2.5% (1,886)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.9% (2,990)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.0% (5,335)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.5% (5,793)
$35,000 to $49,999
8.7% (6,666)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.7% (12,029)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.3% (9,442)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.3% (11,772)
$150,000 to $199,999
9.3% (7,100)
$200,000 or more
17.9% (13,735)
Income Chatham County NC USA
Less than $10,000 2.5% 5.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.9% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.0% 8.1% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.5% 8.5% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 8.7% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.7% 17.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.3% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.3% 15.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 9.3% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 17.9% 8.5% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Chatham County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Chatham County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Chatham County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 18.0% of adults in Chatham County completed high school / ged.

  • 16.0% of adults in Chatham County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Chatham County completed associate's degree.

  • 25.0% of adults in Chatham County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 14.0% of adults in Chatham County completed master's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Chatham County completed professional degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Chatham County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (3,070)
9-12th Grade
6% (4,605)
High School / GED
18% (13,815)
Some College
16% (12,280)
Associate's Degree
9% (6,907)
Bachelor's Degree
25% (19,188)
Master's Degree
14% (10,745)
Professional Degree
4% (3,070)
Doctorate Degree
4% (3,070)
Education Chatham County NC USA
< 9th Grade 4% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 7% 6%
High School / GED 18% 25% 26%
Some College 16% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 25% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 14% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 4% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 4% 1% 2%

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