Chatham County, GA

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2023 Population

298,143

0.634% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

37.1

1.09% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

14.3%

2.64% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$69,575

5.14% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$273,300

6.59% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

142,917

0.203% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Chatham County, GA had a population of 298k people with a median age of 37.1 and a median household income of $69,575. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Chatham County, GA grew from 296,266 to 298,143, a 0.634% increase and its median household income grew from $66,171 to $69,575, a 5.14% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Chatham County, GA are White (Non-Hispanic) (45.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (38.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.56%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.8%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.66%).

None of the households in Chatham County, GA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.1% of the residents in Chatham County, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Chatham County, GA are Savannah College of Art and Design (3,490 degrees awarded in 2022), Savannah Technical College (2,418 degrees), and South University-Savannah Online (1,600 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Chatham County, GA was $273,300, and the homeownership rate was 56.3%.

Most people in Chatham County, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Chatham County, GA was 2 cars per household.

Chatham County, GA borders Bryan County, GA, Effingham County, GA, Liberty County, GA, and Jasper County, SC.

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Population & Diversity

Chatham County, GA is home to a population of 298k people, from which 96.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 8.04% of Chatham County, GA residents were born outside of the country (24k people).

In 2023, there were 1.18 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (136k people) in Chatham County, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 116k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 10.6k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.1%

2023 Citizenship

96.3%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.1% of Chatham County, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Chatham County, GA was 96.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Chatham County, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Chatham County, GA

White (Non-Hispanic)
136k ± 632
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
116k ± 1.34k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
10.6k ± 1.33k

8.03%

Hispanic Population

23.9k people

8.03% of the people in Chatham County, GA are hispanic (23.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Chatham County, GA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Georgia.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
222,301 ± 11,455 people
India
103,637 ± 7,865 people
Jamaica
49,864 ± 5,470 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia was Mexico, the natal country of 222,301 Georgia residents, followed by India with 103,637 and Jamaica with 49,864.

Foreign-Born Population

8.04%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

24k people

7.34%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

21.7k people

As of 2023, 8.04% of Chatham County, GA residents (24k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Chatham County, GA was 7.34%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Chatham County, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
6,832 ± 913
Gulf War (1990s)
4,983 ± 717
Vietnam
4,901 ± 516

Chatham County, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.37 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Chatham County, GA employs 143k people. The largest industries in Chatham County, GA are Health Care & Social Assistance (19,014 people), Retail Trade (17,901 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (15,133 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($93,180), Wholesale Trade ($61,317), and Manufacturing ($60,262).

Males in Georgia have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,988. The income inequality in Georgia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.474, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

143k

2023 Value

± 3,555

0.203%

1 Year growth

± 3.53%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Chatham County, GA grew at a rate of 0.203%, from 143k employees to 143k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Chatham County, GA, are Sales & Related Occupations (15,422 people), Management Occupations (14,389 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (14,204 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Chatham County, GA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Georgia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

143k

2023 Value

± 3,555

0.203%

1 Year growth

± 3.53%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Chatham County, GA grew at a rate of 0.203%, from 143k employees to 143k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Chatham County, GA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (19,014 people), Retail Trade (17,901 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (15,133 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Chatham County, GA, though some of these residents may live in Chatham County, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,748

Median earning men ± $1,961

$37,209

Median earning women ± $1,056

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($69,648), Manufacturing ($66,482), and Public Administration ($62,952).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($71,491), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,173), and Construction ($47,940).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.94%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.87M people employed in Georgia. This represents a 2.94% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Georgia.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

626
Retail Trade
586
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
459
Other Services (except Public Administration)

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.43M
Manufacturing
$1.29M
Health Care and Social Assistance
$886k
Transportation and Warehousing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Chatham County, GA went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.45%).

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing the state of Georgia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Georgia is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (58.7%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (39.9%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.45%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Chatham County, GA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Georgia

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Jon Ossoff

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Inauguration delayed as incumbent senator David Perdue's term expired on January 3, 2021, two days prior to the runoff election.

Raphael Warnock

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Elected to the seat to succeed Kelly Loeffler, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of Johnny Isakson.

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing Georgia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Georgia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Georgia

Georgia is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Georgia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Chatham County, GA awarded 8,411 degrees. The student population of Chatham County, GA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 9,207 male students and 22,380 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Chatham County, GA are White (3,329 and 45.7%), followed by Black or African American (2,502 and 34.3%), Hispanic or Latino (761 and 10.4%), and Asian (295 and 4.05%).

The largest universities in Chatham County, GA by number of degrees awarded are Savannah College of Art and Design (3,490 and 41.5%), Savannah Technical College (2,418 and 28.7%), and South University-Savannah Online (1,600 and 19%).

The most popular majors in Chatham County, GA are Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (669 and 7.95%), Family Practice Nurse (473 and 5.62%), and Illustration (461 and 5.48%).

The median tuition costs in Chatham County, GA are $39,105 for private four year colleges, and $4,064 and $14,785 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Chatham County, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 81.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 29.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 31,587 (29.1% men and 70.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 31,587 students enrolled in Chatham County, GA, 29.1% men and 70.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 12,184 records, of which 71.8% were women and 28.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects
523 degrees awarded
Illustration
364 degrees awarded
Cinematography & Film Production
222 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Chatham County, GA was Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects with 523 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Chatham County, GA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Savannah College of Art and Design
3,490 degrees awarded
Savannah Technical College
2,418 degrees awarded
South University-Savannah Online
1,600 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Savannah College of Art and Design with 3,490 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 2,563 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Chatham County, GA, which is 0.438 times less than the 5,848 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,329 degrees mean that there were 1.33 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 2,502 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($39,105) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,434) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,917) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.03% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.33M), Some college (1.78M), and Bachelors Degree (1.56M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Chatham County, GA was $273,300 in 2023, which is 0.901 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $256,400 to $273,300, a 6.59% increase. The homeownership rate in Chatham County, GA is 56.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Chatham County, GA have an average commute time of 22.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Chatham County, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Chatham County, GA is $69,575. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Chatham County, GA was Census Tract 110.05 with a value of $128,750, followed by Census Tract 29 and Census Tract 110.06, with respective values of $127,614 and $120,852.

In 2023, 18.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Chatham County, GA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.32%.

Housing

Property

$273,300

Median Property Value 2023

±$6,317

$67,117

Median Property Taxes

±$2,240

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Chatham County, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Chatham County, GA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

56.3%

Homeownership

2023

66.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 56.3% of the housing units in Chatham County, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 56.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Chatham County, GA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 110.05
Census Tract 29
Census Tract 110.06

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Chatham County, GA was Census Tract 110.05 with a value of $128,750, followed by Census Tract 29 and Census Tract 110.06, with respective values of $127,614 and $120,852.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Chatham County, GA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$69,575

Median Household Income

± $2,045

119k

Number of Households

± 2,962

In 2023, the median household income of the 119k households in Chatham County, GA grew to $69,575 from the previous year's value of $66,171.

The following chart displays the households in Chatham County, GA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Chatham County, GA is from Georgia.

0.474

2022 Wage GINI in Georgia

0.475

2021 Wage GINI in Georgia

In 2022, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.474 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.224% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Georgia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Georgia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Georgia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (73.8%)
Carpooled (10.4%)
Worked At Home (9.91%)

In 2023, 73.8% of workers in Chatham County, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.4%) and those who worked at home (9.91%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Chatham County, GA have a shorter commute time (22.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.39% of the workforce in Chatham County, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Chatham County, GA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Chatham County, GA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Chatham County, GA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 18.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Chatham County, GA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.32%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

14.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Chatham County, GA (41.1k out of 286k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Chatham County, GA is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 24.1% of the children was living in poverty in Chatham County, GA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 7.3%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

86.9% of the population of Chatham County, GA has health coverage, with 41% on employee plans, 14.7% on Medicaid, 11.6% on Medicare, 15.1% on non-group plans, and 4.43% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Chatham County, GA see 1072 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.19% decrease from the previous year (1096 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1460 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 522 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.3% were men and 53.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,072 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Chatham County, GA

Primary care physicians in Chatham County, GA see an average of 1,072 patients per year. This represents a 2.19% decrease from the previous year (1,096 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Chatham County, GA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.2% under 18 years, 23.9% between 18 and 34 years, 36.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.3% were men and 53.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

13.1%

Uninsured

41%

Employer Coverage

14.7%

Medicaid

11.6%

Medicare

15.1%

Non-Group

4.43%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Chatham County, GA declined by 3.46% from 13.6% to 13.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Chatham County, GA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 69.2 in Chatham County, GA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Chatham County, GA.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 36.1% in Chatham County, GA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Chatham County, GA.