Chatham County, NC — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
78,319
Male
37,897
48.4%
Female
40,422
51.6%
Median Age
47.6 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.4
Foreign Born
10.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher35.4%
High School or Higher48.6%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
5.6%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
7.1%
Married
50.9%
Chatham County, NC has a population of 78,319 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 47.6 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 72.5% of the population. 35.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 10.7% of residents are foreign-born.