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Chatham Statistics Back to top
- Population (2000): 5,179
- Land Area (2000): 34.394 square kilometers
- Water Area (2000): 20.272 square kilometers
- Local Time(s):
- Area Code(s): 508, 774
- Alias(es) (2003): CHATHAM
Year | Population | Year | Population | Year | Population |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2001 | 6,657 | 2003 | 6,812 | 2005 | Not Available |
2002 | 6,707 | 2004 | Not Available | 2006 | Not Available |
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Houses (2000): 5,056
Chatham Population - Urban/Rural
Urban/Rural | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Urban | 4,710 | 89.39% |
Rural, Farm | 0 | 0.00% |
Rural, Non-farm | 559 | 10.61% |
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Chatham Employment Information Back to top
Employment (2003): 1,694
Payroll (2003) / (1Q 2003): $75,637,000 / $15,892,000
Chatham Labor Force By Month
Year | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployment | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | Percent | Rate | |||
1990 | 2,884 | 2,771 | 114 | 3.95% | 41 |
1991 | 2,840 | 2,616 | 224 | 7.90% | 81 |
1992 | 2,748 | 2,521 | 227 | 8.26% | 85 |
1993 | 2,764 | 2,565 | 199 | 7.19% | 74 |
1994 | 2,744 | 2,550 | 194 | 7.07% | 73 |
1995 | 3,027 | 2,848 | 179 | 5.92% | 61 |
1996 | 3,062 | 2,909 | 152 | 4.97% | 52 |
1997 | 3,078 | 2,940 | 138 | 4.48% | 46 |
1998 | 3,114 | 2,994 | 119 | 3.84% | 40 |
1999 | 3,225 | 3,108 | 117 | 3.63% | 37 |
2000 | 3,156 | 3,057 | 99 | 3.14% | 32 |
2001 | 3,212 | 3,098 | 114 | 3.55% | 36 |
2002 | 3,285 | 3,153 | 133 | 4.05% | 41 |
2003 | 3,372 | 3,225 | 147 | 4.35% | 44 |
2004 | 3,421 | 3,269 | 152 | 4.44% | 45 |
2005 | 3,422 | 3,267 | 155 | 4.53% | 46 |
2006 | 3,425 | 3,269 | 156 | 4.56% | 46 |
2007 | 3,396 | 3,243 | 153 | 4.49% | 46 |
2008 | 3,409 | 3,236 | 173 | 5.06% | 51 |
Month | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployment | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | Percent | Rate | |||
Jan 2008 | 3,175 | 2,956 | 219 | 6.90% | 69 |
Feb 2008 | 3,134 | 2,922 | 212 | 6.76% | 68 |
Mar 2008 | 3,159 | 2,955 | 204 | 6.46% | 65 |
Apr 2008 | 3,223 | 3,079 | 144 | 4.47% | 45 |
May 2008 | 3,321 | 3,171 | 150 | 4.52% | 45 |
Jun 2008 | 3,634 | 3,462 | 172 | 4.73% | 47 |
Jul 2008 | 3,800 | 3,656 | 144 | 3.79% | 38 |
Aug 2008 | 3,766 | 3,616 | 150 | 3.98% | 40 |
Sep 2008 | 3,465 | 3,307 | 158 | 4.56% | 46 |
Oct, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Nov, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Dec, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Chatham Employment By Industry
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Construction | 190 | 16.92% |
2. | Agriculture / Forestry / Fishing / Hunting | 126 | 11.22% |
3. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 97 | 8.64% |
4. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 62 | 5.52% |
5. | Accommodation and Food Services | 59 | 5.25% |
6. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 58 | 5.16% |
7. | Food and Beverage Stores | 56 | 4.99% |
8. | Finance and Insurance | 52 | 4.63% |
9. | Health Care | 46 | 4.10% |
10. | Educational Services | 40 | 3.56% |
11. | Repair and Maintenance | 25 | 2.23% |
12. | Public Administration | 24 | 2.14% |
13. | Computer and Electronic Manufacturing | 23 | 2.05% |
14. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 18 | 1.60% |
15. | Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | 17 | 1.51% |
16. | Truck Transportation | 17 | 1.51% |
17. | Building Materials / Hardware / Lawn and Garden Supplies | 15 | 1.34% |
18. | Gasoline Stations | 14 | 1.25% |
19. | Jewelry / Luggage and Leather Goods | 14 | 1.25% |
20. | Arts / Entertainment / Recreation | 13 | 1.16% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Health Care | 139 | 13.28% |
2. | Educational Services | 133 | 12.70% |
3. | Accommodation and Food Services | 121 | 11.56% |
4. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 66 | 6.30% |
5. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 61 | 5.83% |
6. | Arts / Entertainment / Recreation | 59 | 5.64% |
7. | Used Merchandise / Gift / Misc. Stores | 57 | 5.44% |
8. | Private Household Services | 39 | 3.72% |
9. | Finance and Insurance | 37 | 3.53% |
10. | Food and Beverage Stores | 37 | 3.53% |
11. | Public Administration | 35 | 3.34% |
12. | Clothing and Apparel Including Shoes | 32 | 3.06% |
13. | Construction | 32 | 3.06% |
14. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 25 | 2.39% |
15. | Food Manufacturing | 18 | 1.72% |
16. | Other Direct Selling Estab | 15 | 1.43% |
17. | Personal and Laundry Services | 14 | 1.34% |
18. | Building Materials / Hardware / Lawn and Garden Supplies | 13 | 1.24% |
19. | U.S. Postal Service | 13 | 1.24% |
20. | Florists | 12 | 1.15% |
Chatham Employment By Job
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Fishing / Hunting / Forestry | 121 | 10.77% |
2. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 94 | 8.37% |
3. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 77 | 6.86% |
4. | Other Management Occupations | 76 | 6.77% |
5. | Top Executives | 46 | 4.10% |
6. | Construction Laborers | 43 | 3.83% |
7. | Carpenters | 41 | 3.65% |
8. | Other Financial Specialists | 36 | 3.21% |
9. | Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact | 33 | 2.94% |
10. | Business Operations Specialists | 31 | 2.76% |
11. | Driver / Sales Workers and Truckers | 28 | 2.49% |
12. | Counselors / Social Workers / Etc. | 23 | 2.05% |
13. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 23 | 2.05% |
14. | Vehicle Mechanics | 22 | 1.96% |
15. | Physicians and Surgeons | 21 | 1.87% |
16. | Cashiers | 20 | 1.78% |
17. | Computer Specialists | 20 | 1.78% |
18. | Accountants and Auditors | 19 | 1.69% |
19. | Operations Managers Non Finance | 19 | 1.69% |
20. | Other Construction Trades | 18 | 1.60% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 104 | 9.93% |
2. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 96 | 9.17% |
3. | Registered Nurses | 65 | 6.21% |
4. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 56 | 5.35% |
5. | Other Office and Admin Support | 45 | 4.30% |
6. | Other Management Occupations | 40 | 3.82% |
7. | Art and Design Workers | 38 | 3.63% |
8. | Nursing / Psychiatric / Home Health | 38 | 3.63% |
9. | Other Personal Care, Not child care | 33 | 3.15% |
10. | Teachers, Pre/Primary School | 32 | 3.06% |
11. | Informaion and Record Clerks, Not Customer Service | 30 | 2.87% |
12. | Cashiers | 29 | 2.77% |
13. | Financial Clerks, Non-bookkeeping | 27 | 2.58% |
14. | Business Operations Specialists | 26 | 2.48% |
15. | Secretaries and Admins | 26 | 2.48% |
16. | Waiters and Waitresses | 24 | 2.29% |
17. | Other Teachers / Instructors / Librarians | 21 | 2.01% |
18. | Top Executives | 21 | 2.01% |
19. | Cooks and Food Preparation Workers | 20 | 1.91% |
20. | Food Processing Workers | 20 | 1.91% |
Chatham Hours Worked Per Week In 1999
Hours Per Week | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
35 or more hours | 1,739 | 37.25% |
15-35 hours | 647 | 13.86% |
1-14 hours | 223 | 4.78% |
No regular hours | 2,060 | 44.12% |
Chatham Time Left For Work
Time | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Midnight-4:59 AM | 32 | 1.60% |
5 AM-5:29 AM | 32 | 1.60% |
5:30 AM-5:59 AM | 66 | 3.30% |
6 AM-6:29 AM | 102 | 5.09% |
6:30 AM-6:59 AM | 126 | 6.29% |
7 AM-7:29 AM | 351 | 17.52% |
7:30 AM-7:59 AM | 263 | 13.13% |
8 AM-8:29 AM | 453 | 22.62% |
8:30 AM-8:59 AM | 170 | 8.49% |
9:00 AM-9:59 AM | 211 | 10.53% |
10:00 AM-10:59 AM | 48 | 2.40% |
11:00 AM-11:59 AM | 43 | 2.15% |
Noon-3:59 PM | 53 | 2.65% |
4 PM-11:59 PM | 53 | 2.65% |
Chatham Length Of Commute In Minutes
Minutes | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 5 | 317 | 15.83% |
5-9 | 569 | 28.41% |
10-14 | 367 | 18.32% |
15-19 | 237 | 11.83% |
20-24 | 158 | 7.89% |
25-29 | 61 | 3.05% |
30-34 | 100 | 4.99% |
35-39 | 29 | 1.45% |
40-44 | 19 | 0.95% |
45-59 | 27 | 1.35% |
60-89 | 25 | 1.25% |
At least 90 | 94 | 4.69% |
Chatham Length Of Commute In Mintues - Public vs. Private Transportation
Minutes | Population (public) | Percent | Population (private) | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|
Under 30 | 0 | 0.00% | 1,709 | 85.32% |
30-44 | 0 | 0.00% | 148 | 7.39% |
45-59 | 0 | 0.00% | 27 | 1.35% |
At least 60 | 8 | 0.40% | 111 | 5.54% |
Chatham Type Of Commute
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Bicycle | 0 | 0.00% |
Car / truck / van, carpool | 120 | 5.54% |
Car / truck / van, solo | 1,661 | 76.69% |
Motorcycle | 0 | 0.00% |
Other | 52 | 2.40% |
Public transportation | 8 | 0.37% |
Walked | 162 | 7.48% |
Worked at home | 163 | 7.53% |
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Chatham Family Information Back to top
Households (2000): 2,443 (4,938 people)
Families (2000): 1,458 (3,735 people)
Families where both partners work (2000): 497
People at same address in 1995: 3,050
Chatham Household Income in 1999
Income | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Under $10,000 | 112 | 4.58% |
$10,000-$14,999 | 199 | 8.15% |
$15,000-$19,999 | 184 | 7.53% |
$20,000-$24,999 | 148 | 6.06% |
$25,000-$29,999 | 137 | 5.61% |
$30,000-$34,999 | 206 | 8.43% |
$35,000-$39,999 | 90 | 3.68% |
$40,000-$44,999 | 120 | 4.91% |
$45,000-$49,999 | 125 | 5.12% |
$50,000-$59,999 | 238 | 9.74% |
$60,000-$74,999 | 179 | 7.33% |
$75,000-$99,999 | 309 | 12.65% |
$100,000-$124,999 | 181 | 7.41% |
$125,000-$149,999 | 72 | 2.95% |
$150,000-$199,999 | 75 | 3.07% |
$200,000 or more | 68 | 2.78% |
Chatham Household Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Nonfamily, 1 person | 859 | 35.00% |
Family, 2 people | 994 | 40.51% |
Nonfamily, 2 people | 126 | 5.13% |
Family, 3 people | 227 | 9.25% |
Nonfamily, 3 people | 4 | 0.16% |
Family, 4 people | 159 | 6.48% |
Nonfamily, 4 people | 4 | 0.16% |
Family, 5 people | 62 | 2.53% |
Nonfamily, 5 people | 1 | 0.04% |
Family, 6 people | 13 | 0.53% |
Nonfamily, 6 people | 2 | 0.08% |
Family, 7 or more people | 3 | 0.12% |
Nonfamily, 7 or more people | 0 | 0.00% |
Chatham Household Income Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Earnings | 1,535 | 20.75% |
Interest / Dividend / Rent | 1,395 | 18.86% |
Public Assistance | 5 | 0.07% |
Retirement | 796 | 10.76% |
Self Employment | 537 | 7.26% |
Social Security | 1,379 | 18.64% |
Supplemental Security | 35 | 0.47% |
Wage / Salary | 1,373 | 18.56% |
Other | 343 | 4.64% |
Chatham Family Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
No children under 18 | 1,000 | 78.62% |
With children under 18 | 272 | 21.38% |
Chatham Marital Status - Male (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 202 | 9.32% |
Married | 1,388 | 64.05% |
Never Married | 475 | 21.92% |
Widowed | 102 | 4.71% |
Chatham Marital Status - Female (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 227 | 8.85% |
Married | 1,456 | 56.79% |
Never Married | 429 | 16.73% |
Widowed | 452 | 17.63% |
Chatham Family Lawyers help clients with family law issues, such as marriage, divorce, domestic partnerships, adoptions, paternity, annulment, child support, custody, division of property, alimony, palimony, restraining orders, spousal support, uncontested divorce and visitation rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Chatham Education Information Back to top
Chatham Highest Degree Earned (18 or older)
Degree | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 9th grade | 73 | 1.60% |
9th-12th grade, no diploma | 270 | 5.91% |
High school diploma or equivalent | 1,167 | 25.56% |
Some college, no degree | 889 | 19.47% |
Associate degree | 305 | 6.68% |
Bachelors degree | 1,161 | 25.43% |
Graduate or professional degree | 700 | 15.33% |
Chatham Population In School (3 or older)
School Level | In Public School | Percent | In Private School | Percent | Total | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nursery or preschool | 23 | 0.44% | 44 | 0.85% | 67 | 1.29% |
Kindergarten | 28 | 0.54% | 8 | 0.15% | 36 | 0.70% |
Grades 1-4 | 99 | 1.91% | 23 | 0.44% | 122 | 2.36% |
Grades 5-8 | 189 | 3.65% | 8 | 0.15% | 197 | 3.80% |
Grades 9-12 | 270 | 5.21% | 0 | 0.00% | 270 | 5.21% |
Undergrad college | 76 | 1.47% | 19 | 0.37% | 95 | 1.83% |
Graduate or professional school | 35 | 0.68% | 8 | 0.15% | 43 | 0.83% |
Total | 720 | 13.90% | 110 | 2.12% | 830 | 16.03% |
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Chatham Business Information Back to top
Number of Businesses (2003): 274
Chatham Business Lawyers provide services for corporations, LLCs, partnerships, contracts, franchising and business litigation. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Chatham Public Benefits Information Back to top
Chatham Above Or Below Poverty Level In 1999
Above/Below | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
At Or Above Poverty Level | 4,817 | 96.07% |
Below Poverty Level | 197 | 3.93% |
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Chatham Criminal Information Back to top
Chatham Crimes Per 1,000 People By Type And Year
Year | Aggravated Assault | Forcible Rape | Murder / Manslaughter | Robbery | Total Violent Crimes | Arson | Burglary | Larceny / Theft | Motor Vehicle Theft | Total Property Crimes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2001 | 0.751 | 0.451 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 1.202 | 0.000 | 3.155 | 25.387 | 0.901 | 29.443 |
2002 | 1.044 | 0.298 | 0.000 | 0.149 | 1.491 | 0.000 | 3.429 | 18.488 | 0.596 | 22.514 |
2003 | 2.055 | 0.147 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 2.202 | 0.000 | 5.432 | 18.790 | 0.587 | 24.809 |
2004 | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
2005 | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
2006 | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
2007 | 1.175 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.147 | 1.321 | 0.000 | 4.111 | 19.234 | 0.294 | 23.638 |
Chatham Law Enforcement Employeess
Year | Officers | Civilian |
---|---|---|
2004 | 6 | 22 |
2005 | 4 | 19 |
2006 | 6 | 19 |
2007 | 6 | 21 |
Chatham Crime Index
Year | Index |
---|---|
2001 | 204 |
2002 | 161 |
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Chatham Immigration & Civil Rights Information Back to top
Chatham Population By Age
Age | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
0-9 Years | 301 | 5.81% |
10-19 Years | 425 | 8.21% |
20-29 Years | 326 | 6.29% |
30-39 Years | 479 | 9.25% |
40-49 Years | 659 | 12.72% |
50-59 Years | 746 | 14.40% |
60-69 Years | 774 | 14.94% |
70-79 Years | 857 | 16.55% |
80-89 Years | 496 | 9.58% |
90+ Years | 116 | 2.24% |
Chatham Population - Male/Female
Male/Female | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Male | 2,417 | 46.67% |
Female | 2,762 | 53.33% |
Chatham Population By Ethnicity
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Caucasian | 4,925 | 95.10% |
African-American | 102 | 1.97% |
Hispanic/Latino | 53 | 1.02% |
Multiracial | 38 | 0.73% |
Other Race | 35 | 0.68% |
Asian | 15 | 0.29% |
Amerindian | 10 | 0.19% |
Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.02% |
Chatham Top Specified Ancestries
Rank | Ancestry | Population | Percent Of Specified Ancestries |
---|---|---|---|
1. | English | 1,511 | 24.70% |
2. | Irish | 1,274 | 20.82% |
3. | German | 652 | 10.66% |
4. | Italian | 378 | 6.18% |
5. | Scottish | 367 | 6.00% |
6. | French Non-Basque | 316 | 5.17% |
7. | United States Or American | 239 | 3.91% |
8. | Polish | 229 | 3.74% |
9. | Swedish | 195 | 3.19% |
10. | Scotch Irish | 130 | 2.12% |
Chatham Top Languages Spoken At Home
Rank | Language | Population | Percent Of Reported Languages |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Only English | 4,987 | 97.17% |
2. | French | 61 | 1.19% |
3. | Spanish Or Spanish Creole | 25 | 0.49% |
4. | Other Indic | 18 | 0.35% |
5. | Chinese | 11 | 0.21% |
6. | Hebrew | 9 | 0.18% |
7. | Greek | 6 | 0.12% |
8. | Portuguese / Portuguese Creole | 5 | 0.10% |
9. | German | 5 | 0.10% |
10. | Hungarian | 5 | 0.10% |
Chatham Citizen Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Citizen by birth | 4,980 | 94.52% |
Naturalized immigrant | 184 | 3.49% |
Not a citizen | 105 | 1.99% |
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Chatham Civil Rights Lawyers represent clients who have been illegally discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability and national origin. If you have suffered employment discrimination, sexual harassment, or have been treated differently by a hotel, restaurant, or other public accommodation, a civil rights lawyer can help you determine whether your rights were violated and what types of redress are available. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Chatham Zip Codes Back to top
Alphabetical | By Population
02633 |