Population Statistics for Chatham, New York in 2024
- Total population: 1,669, male: 807 and female: 862
- Median age: 49.6 years, male: 51.9 and female: 47.8
- Median household income: $79,886
- Housing units: 929 total, occupied: 830 and vacant: 99
Population by Age and Gender
In Chatham, New York, there are 116 males under 18 years old (14.4%), 522 aged 18 to 64 (64.7%), and 169 aged 65 and over (20.9%). Among females, 92 are under 18 years old (10.7%), 583 aged 18 to 64 (67.6%), and 187 aged 65 and over (21.7%).
Population Demographics by Race
Based on the latest data, the population in Chatham, New York is 84.6% (1,412 people) White. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.3% (21 people) of the total. Black or African American alone represents 1.3% (21 people), while Asian alone makes up 0.4% (7 people).
Household Income
About 30.1% of all households earn under $50,000. Around 27.2% of households have incomes between $50,000 and $100,000, while 38.9% earn between $100,000 and $200,000. A small portion, 3.7%, report incomes over $200,000.
Households and Families
About 50.3% of households are married couples, while 9.7% are headed by a male householder with no spouse present. Female householders account for 10.0% of households, and 30.0% are non-family households.
Marital Status of Population
Overall, 52.8% of men and 43.8% of women are currently married. Among those who have never married, the share is 29.0% for men and 34.2% for women. Divorce rates are 13.8% among women compared to 16.5% for men, while 8.3% of women and 1.7% of men are widowed.

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