Population 6,560 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Chatham
Household size in Chatham
| Period | Chatham | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.22 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.21 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.31 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.25 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.02 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Chatham are small: just 2.25 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Of the 243 Virginia cities with 5,000+ people, only 19 have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Chatham
| Period | Chatham | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.2 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.2 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.3 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.3, Chatham is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 44.2 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 243 Virginia cities with 5,000+ people, only 17 are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Chatham
| Period | Chatham | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.3% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.9% of households in Chatham, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Chatham has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Virginia cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Chatham
Renters in Chatham
| Period | Chatham | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.0% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.2% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.0% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.2% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Chatham own their homes; 27.2% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 64.3% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the east; owners are most common in the northwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.2 points, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Chatham
| Period | Chatham | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.6% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.7% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.3% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Chatham: 16.3% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 1.6 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Chatham
| Period | Chatham | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1969 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +6 |
Chatham is a place of older homes: half were built before 1971, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the east has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Chatham
| Period | Chatham | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $507 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $643 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $802 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $966 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$459 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Chatham costs $966 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $459 a month from 2006–10, a 91% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 38.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the north and lowest in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Chatham
Bachelor's degrees in Chatham
| Period | Chatham | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.2% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.2% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.6% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.8% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Chatham have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 17.8%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 2.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the northwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Chatham
| Period | Chatham | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.3% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.5% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.7% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 81.4% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in five adults in Chatham never finished high school, well above the national share: only 81.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 6.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 12 of the 243 Virginia cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Chatham
| Period | Chatham | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.4% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.9% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.8 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Chatham has been strong: just 1.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 243 Virginia cities with 5,000+ people, only 20 have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 5.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Chatham compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham | 2.25 | 47.3 | 6.9% | 27.2% | 16.3% | 1971 | $966 | 17.8% | 81.4% | 1.9% |
| Weal | 2.29 | 45.2 | 9.4% | 26.8% | 13.9% | 1975 | $1,060 | 11.0% | 73.8% | 1.3% |
| Climax | 2.36 | 41.9 | 9.7% | 20.0% | 13.5% | 1972 | $1,166 | 10.0% | 69.8% | 0.0% |
| Rondo | 2.15 | 55.6 | 7.5% | 29.8% | 14.2% | 1989 | $706 | 14.4% | 88.5% | 4.8% |
| Whittle | 2.02 | 54.7 | 4.9% | 25.8% | 15.9% | 1973 | $1,040 | 22.5% | 86.4% | 2.1% |
| Green Pond | 2.52 | 45.0 | 10.9% | 17.0% | 19.3% | 1976 | $962 | 10.8% | 72.5% | 14.0% |
| Spring Garden | 2.57 | 44.7 | 5.5% | 12.0% | 15.6% | 1984 | $841 | 13.6% | 93.3% | 2.2% |
| Redeye | 2.18 | 45.5 | 11.2% | 26.7% | 11.8% | 1971 | $1,118 | 17.0% | 78.8% | 22.0% |
| Pleasant Gap | 2.13 | 50.3 | 6.0% | 19.8% | 6.9% | 1985 | $859 | 21.7% | 89.5% | 2.6% |
| Shockoe | 2.12 | 57.1 | 5.6% | 9.5% | 32.5% | 1978 | $821 | 10.6% | 85.8% | 3.0% |
| Blairs | 2.42 | 43.8 | 4.4% | 11.1% | 13.4% | 1983 | $709 | 14.6% | 87.4% | 3.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Chatham. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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