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.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 142,225 | 47.7% |
| Black or African American | 117,507 | 39.41% |
| Two or more races | 18,559 | 6.22% |
| Other race | 10,064 | 3.38% |
| Asian | 8,596 | 2.88% |
| Native American | 770 | 0.26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 422 | 0.14% |
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Never Married
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%.
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 |
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