Chatham County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Name: Chatham County, Georgia Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Chatham County, Georgia has a population of 300,879, the 5th most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $71,097 and the median home value is $302,700. The poverty rate is 14.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Chatham County Quick Facts

Population 300,879

Median Household Income $71,097

Median Home Value $302,700

Poverty Rate 14.3%

Unemployment Rate 5.9%

Median Age 37.2 years

Homeownership Rate 56.8%

Affordability Ratio 4.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 37.7%

High School Graduation 91.1%

Cities/Places 17

Population 300,879 5th of 159

Median Income $71,097 8% lower than state

Poverty Rate 14.3%

Unemployment 5.9%

How Chatham County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	298,143	300,879	+0.9%
Median household income	$69,575	$71,097	+2.2%
Median home value	$273,300	$302,700	+10.8%

Median Household Income

Chatham

$71,097

$77,353

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Chatham

$302,700

$303,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.0%

$25K-$50K 20.0%

$50K-$100K 30.4%

$100K+ 34.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.9%

$10K-$15K

3.3%

$15K-$20K

3.1%

$20K-$25K

2.8%

$25K-$30K

4.0%

$30K-$35K

3.6%

$35K-$40K

3.9%

$40K-$45K

4.8%

$45K-$50K

3.7%

$50K-$60K

7.3%

$60K-$75K

10.2%

$75K-$100K

13.0%

$100K-$125K

10.5%

$125K-$150K

6.9%

$150K-$200K

8.2%

$200K+

9.0%

Employment

5.9% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

63.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 56.8%

Renter 43.3%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,471/mo 24.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.7%

18-34

26.1%

35-54

24.5%

55-74

22.0%

75+

6.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Chatham County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Savannah	147,898	$57,137	19.7%	$248,900
Pooler	28,466	$91,766	7.4%	$322,400
Wilmington Island	13,905	$93,924	4.2%	$404,900
Port Wentworth	12,892	$79,731	11.2%	$228,100
Georgetown	11,158	$74,256	10.8%	$274,900
Garden City	10,426	$47,814	12.8%	$169,400
Skidaway Island	9,315	$136,156	2.5%	$803,700
Whitemarsh Island	6,886	$101,729	3.9%	$399,700
Montgomery	4,976	$90,843	12.0%	$387,700
Tybee Island	3,123	$120,479	7.6%	$611,200
Bloomingdale	3,007	$60,250	9.5%	$236,000
Thunderbolt	2,533	$75,234	17.5%	$334,600
Isle of Hope	2,053	$105,478	1.4%	$453,900
Henderson	1,952	$104,385	8.7%	$341,600
Dutch Island	1,225	$160,536	20.0%	$568,100
Talahi Island	961	$87,292	3.5%	$522,200
Vernonburg	133	$184,750	1.5%	$1,000,000

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Population Overview

Chatham County is located in Georgia with a total population of 300,879. It is the 5th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 17 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Chatham County is 37.2 years. This is 1% lower than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Chatham County is $71,097. This is 8% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 12% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.3%. This is 7% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 16% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $302,700. Housing costs are about the same as the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.3x. 56.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% lower than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Chatham County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 45.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 38.4%.

Education

37.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Chatham County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 8% higher than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.1%. Notably, 15.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Chatham County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Georgia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Chatham County, Georgia?

Chatham County has a population of 300,879, making it the 5th most populous county in Georgia.

What is the median income in Chatham County?

The median household income in Chatham County is $71,097 with a poverty rate of 14.3%.

How many cities are in Chatham County, Georgia?

Chatham County contains 17 Census-designated places.