Chatham County, North Carolina

Total Population: 78,319

County Seat: Pittsboro

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Median Home Value

$397,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$88,534

Across all households

Median Age

47.6 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

48.0%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)69.8%
Hispanic or Latino13.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)10.3%
Two or More Races3.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)2.0%
Other Race0.6%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

19.7%

65 Years and Over

24.9%

Male

48.4%

Female

51.6%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

92.2%

No Health Insurance

8.6%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

90.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

48.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$88,534

Mean Household Income

$131,980

Per Capita Income

$56,724

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.0%

In Labor Force (19–64)

78.2%

SNAP / Food Stamps

6.0%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$397,800

Median Rent

$1,066/mo

Total Housing Units

35,013

Owner-Occupied

80.4%

Renter-Occupied

19.6%

Vacancy Rate

7.9%

Married Couple Households

58.2%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.2%

Male Householder, No Partner

12.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

23.4%

Average Household Size

2.41

Broadband Internet Access

86.7%

Housing Built Since 2010

23.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 37037.