Chatham County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Chatham County is located in Georgia with a total population of 298,143. It is the 6th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Chatham County is 37.1 years. This is about average than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Chatham County is $69,575. This is 7% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 11% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.3%. This is 6% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 5.7%. This is 11% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $273,300. Housing costs are about average than the state median of $272,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 56.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% lower than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Chatham County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 45.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 38.8%.

Education

36.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Chatham County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.2%.