Chatham County, Georgia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Chatham County
- State
- Georgia
- FIPS Code
- 13051
- State FIPS
- 13
- County FIPS
- 051
Geography
- Land Area
- 432.72 sq mi
- Water Area
- 197.26 sq mi
- Total Area
- 629.97 sq mi
- Latitude
- 31.980404
- Longitude
- -81.085184
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 286,863
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 226,509
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 268,041 | 93.4% |
| Hispanic | 18,820 | 6.6% |
| White | 137,200 | 47.8% |
| Black | 114,690 | 40.0% |
| Asian | 6,040 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 157 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 224 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1,821 | 0.6% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 214,591 | 94.7% |
| Hispanic | 11,920 | 5.3% |
| White | 116,635 | 51.5% |
| Black | 89,666 | 39.6% |
| Asian | 5,944 | 2.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,549 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 149 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1,029 | 0.5% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 300,879
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $75,493
- Poverty Rate
- 13.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 41,287
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 141,221 | 46.9% |
| Black | 117,105 | 38.9% |
| Asian | 9,384 | 3.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 197,541
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 100,747 | 51.0% |
| Republican | 44,305 | 22.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 52,489 | 26.6% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 91,940 | 46.5% |
| Female | 105,583 | 53.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 91,759 | 46.5% |
| Hispanic | 9,065 | 4.6% |
| Black | 78,819 | 39.9% |
| Asian | 3,690 | 1.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 103,490
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 52.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 55,437 | 60.4% |
| Hispanic | 3,210 | 35.4% |
| Black | 35,886 | 45.5% |
| Asian | 1,253 | 34.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 44,844 | 48.8% |
| Female | 58,639 | 55.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 39,792 (19.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 78,028 (36.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 137,532
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $318,915
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,606
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 72.5%
- Public Transit
- 1.3%
- Work From Home
- 11.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.