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Statistics & Demographics
Education Rates
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Chatham |
| Less Than 9th Grade |
3,063 |
| 9th-12th, No Diploma |
4,642 |
| High School |
9,337 |
| Some College |
6,089 |
| Associate Degree |
2,158 |
| Bachelor's Degree |
5,583 |
| Graduate or Professional Degree |
4,048 |
| Total |
34,920 |
Source: 2000 Census
For information on Chatham County Public Schools contact:
Chatham County Schools at www.chatham.k12.nc.us.
For information on Chatham County Charter Schools contact:
Chatham Charter School at www.chathamcharter.org.
Woods Charter School at woodscharter.com.
Housing Units by Type (2000)
| County |
Total Occupied Units |
Single Family, Detached |
Single Family, Attached |
2 Units |
3 or 4 Units |
5 or More Units |
Mobile Homes/Other |
| Chatham |
21,358 |
68.6% |
3.3% |
2.7% |
1.2% |
2.7% |
20.3% |
Source: U.S. Census- 2000
| County |
Up to $99,999 |
$100,000-$199,999 |
$200,000-$299,999 |
$300,000-$499,999 |
$500,000-$999,999 |
$1,000,000 plus |
Median Value |
| Chatham |
3,587 |
3,746 |
1,181 |
648 |
323 |
73 |
$127,200 |
Source: U.S. Census- 2000
Households by Effective Buying Income
| County |
Under $15K |
$15,000 - 24,999 |
$25,000 - 49,999 |
$50,000 - 74,999 |
$75,000 - 99,999 |
$100,000 - 149,999 |
$150,000 Plus |
Median Household EBI |
Per Capita EBI |
Ave. Household EBI |
| Chatham |
2,882 |
3,050 |
7,566 |
4,726 |
1,619 |
1,009 |
419 |
$39,257 |
$19,941 |
$49,565 |
Source: Demographics USA 2003 *Note: Households in (000)
Median Family Income
| County |
1990 |
2000 |
2004 |
| Chatham |
$41,900 |
$62,800 |
$69,800 |
Source: US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Mean Household Income
| County |
1990 |
2000 |
2002 |
2003 |
2005 |
2010 |
| Chatham |
$54,671 |
$66,895 |
$67,672 |
$68,049 |
$68,837 |
$71,223 |
Source: Woods & Poole Economics, 2002 (1996 Dollars)
Per Capita Income (In Current Dollars)
| County |
1970 |
1980 |
1990 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2004 |
| Chatham |
$3,110 |
$8,271 |
$18,397 |
$34,242 |
$35,999 |
$35,151 |
$35,426 |
Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)
Wealth Index
The wealth index shown below is a measure of relative total person income per capita weighted by the source of the income. The national average for each year = 100.0.
| County |
1990 |
2000 |
2004 |
2005 |
2010 |
| Chatham |
97.62 |
110.18 |
109.32 |
109.34 |
109.66 |
Source: Woods & Poole Economics, 2004
Population
Research Triangle Region
The Research Triangle Region had the highest population growth rate from 1990 to 2000 out of any region in the state. The region grew by 34.6% to 1,549,822 people based on the 2000 Census. The region also had a net migration of 301,418 people representing 30% of the total migration into North Carolina. Our region based on population is also home to 5 of the top 30 municipalities and has 23 of the top 100 municipalities in North Carolina.
| City & Population Ranking |
1970 (Census) |
1980 (Census) |
1990 (Census) |
2000 (Census) |
% Change 1990-2000 |
2003 (Estimate) |
| Chatham County |
29,554 |
33,415 |
38,979 |
49,329 |
26.6% |
53,684 |
| Siler City (95) |
4,689 |
4,446 |
4,808 |
6,966 |
44.9% |
7,519 |
| Pittsboro (248) |
1,447 |
1,332 |
1,436 |
2,226 |
55.0% |
2,344 |
| Goldston (559) |
364 |
353 |
299 |
319 |
6.7% |
335 |
Source: 2000 Census
County Population Growth & Projected Growth (1970 - 2030)
| County |
1970 |
1980 |
1990 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2010 |
2020 |
2030 |
| Chatham |
29,554 |
33,415 |
38,979 |
49,329 |
50,954 |
52,434 |
52,434 |
60,955 |
71,903 |
83,174 |
Characteristics
The Research Triangle Region has a relatively diverse, young and highly educated population. The Region is home to 1,677,182 people that live within a 13-county area.
Chatham County Population by Age and Sex
| Geographic Area |
Total Population |
% Population by Years |
Median Age |
| 0 - 17 |
18 - 24 |
25 - 44 |
45 - 64 |
65 & Over |
| Chatham |
49.329 |
22.5% |
7.3% |
30.4% |
24.6% |
15.3% |
38.8 |
Source: U.S. Census 2000
Population Diversity
| County |
Total Population |
White |
Black or African-American |
American Indian or Alaska Native |
Asian |
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander |
Other |
Hispanic or Latino |
| Chatham |
49,329 |
36,969 |
8,422 |
201 |
292 |
18 |
3,427 |
4,743 |
Growth Rates
The Research Triangle Region has grown substantially over the past 25 years, but the next 25 years will add even more people. Population growth in the Research Triangle Region has outpaced growth in other regions in North Carolina.
| Geographic Area |
Population (5 Years and Over) |
Same House |
Different House |
Same County |
Different County |
Same State |
Different State |
Elsewhere |
| Chatham |
46,331 |
27,567 |
16,996 |
6,431 |
10,565 |
6,389 |
4,176 |
1,768 |
Growth Trends
The Research Triangle Region is home to over 1.5 million people. A generation ago, in 1970, the region was home to 763,254 people. A generation from now, in 2020, the region will be home to over 2.4 million people, larger than present-day Charlotte, San Antonio, Orlando or New Orleans regions.
In-Migration into the Research Triangle Region
| Geographic Area |
Population 1990 |
Population 2000 |
Population Increase 1990-2000 |
Births |
Deaths |
Natural Growth |
Net In-Migration |
% Net Migration |
| Chatham |
38,979 |
49,329 |
10,350 |
5,850 |
4,130 |
1,720 |
8,630 |
22.10% |
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