Chatham County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Chatham County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37037
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 037
Geography
- Land Area
- 681.48 sq mi
- Water Area
- 27.25 sq mi
- Total Area
- 708.73 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.704994
- Longitude
- -79.251454
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 74,835
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 59,706
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 68,132 | 91.0% |
| Hispanic | 6,701 | 9.0% |
| White | 56,087 | 74.9% |
| Black | 8,089 | 10.8% |
| Asian | 1,563 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 107 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 66 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 285 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 56,614 | 94.8% |
| Hispanic | 3,090 | 5.2% |
| White | 47,149 | 79.0% |
| Black | 7,387 | 12.4% |
| Asian | 1,490 | 2.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 536 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 68 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 75 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 80,151
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $100,680
- Poverty Rate
- 10.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 8,759
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 56,974 | 71.1% |
| Black | 8,152 | 10.2% |
| Asian | 1,791 | 2.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 54,146
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 19,251 | 35.6% |
| Republican | 12,860 | 23.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 21,736 | 40.1% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 25,187 | 46.5% |
| Female | 28,914 | 53.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 39,690 | 73.3% |
| Hispanic | 3,173 | 5.9% |
| Black | 5,743 | 10.6% |
| Asian | 1,162 | 2.1% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 37,652
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 69.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 29,087 | 73.3% |
| Hispanic | 1,324 | 41.7% |
| Black | 3,378 | 58.8% |
| Asian | 738 | 63.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 17,363 | 68.9% |
| Female | 20,265 | 70.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 8,864 (15.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 29,042 (48.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 35,914
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $426,930
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,261
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 67.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 22.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 24.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.