Chatham County, GA

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2021 Population

294,815

1.78% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

36.3

1.11% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

14.1%

1.95% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$61,064

5.76% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$214,900

2.72% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

140,776

1.82% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Chatham County, GA had a population of 295k people with a median age of 36.3 and a median household income of $61,064. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Chatham County, GA grew from 289,649 to 294,815, a 1.78% increase and its median household income grew from $57,739 to $61,064, a 5.76% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Chatham County, GA are White (Non-Hispanic) (47.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (39.7%), White (Hispanic) (3.26%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.78%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.78%).

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.

96.6% 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 (3,338 degrees awarded in 2021), Savannah Technical College (2,326 degrees), and South University-Savannah Online (1,504 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Chatham County, GA was $214,900, and the homeownership rate was 56.5%.

Most people in Chatham County, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.4 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 295k people, from which 96.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.83% of Chatham County, GA residents were born outside of the country (20.1k people).

In 2021, there were 1.19 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (139k people) in Chatham County, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 117k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 9.62k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.6%

2021 Citizenship

96.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.6% of Chatham County, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Chatham County, GA was 96.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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)
139k ± 579
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
117k ± 900
White (Hispanic)
9.62k ± 1.04k

6.65%

Hispanic Population

19.6k people

6.65% of the people in Chatham County, GA are hispanic (19.6k 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
226,399 ± 11,557 people
India
100,869 ± 7,760 people
Jamaica
46,494 ± 5,282 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia was Mexico, the natal country of 226,399 Georgia residents, followed by India with 100,869 and Jamaica with 46,494.

Foreign-Born Population

6.83%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

20.1k people

6.72%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

19.5k people

As of 2021, 6.83% of Chatham County, GA residents (20.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Chatham County, GA was 6.72%, 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-)
6,555 ± 982
Vietnam
5,393 ± 549
Gulf War (1990s)
4,024 ± 625

Chatham County, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.22 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Chatham County, GA employs 141k people. The largest industries in Chatham County, GA are Health Care & Social Assistance (19,589 people), Retail Trade (16,773 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (14,490 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($80,455), Manufacturing ($57,920), and Wholesale Trade ($54,259).

Males in Georgia have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,211. The income inequality in Georgia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.475, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

141k

2021 Value

± 3,756

1.82%

1 Year growth

± 3.64%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Chatham County, GA grew at a rate of 1.82%, from 138k employees to 141k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Chatham County, GA, are Sales & Related Occupations (15,052 people), Management Occupations (15,004 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (14,976 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

141k

2021 Value

± 3,756

1.82%

1 Year growth

± 3.64%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Chatham County, GA grew at a rate of 1.82%, from 138k employees to 141k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Chatham County, GA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (19,589 people), Retail Trade (16,773 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (14,490 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

$41,594

Median earning men ± $1,539

$33,705

Median earning women ± $985

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,049), Manufacturing ($64,924), and Public Administration ($60,565).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($67,196), Manufacturing ($54,831), and Information ($46,136).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Georgia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

2,998
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
2,058
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
1,620
Retail Trade

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$4.25M
Manufacturing
$3.35M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$988k
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

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

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Georgia to other states, or from other states to Georgia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Georgia product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $73.4B, followed by Mixed freight ($67.6B) and Machinery ($50.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Georgia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$625B

2020 Value in Georgia

$1.3T

Projected 2050 Value in Georgia

109% growth

In 2020, total outbound Georgia trade was $625B. This is expected to increase 109% to $1.3T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Georgia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Georgia to other states, or from other states to Georgia.

Most Common Trade Partners

Florida
$59.2B
Tennessee
$36.9B
North Carolina
$32.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Georgia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Florida with $59.2B, followed by Tennessee with $36.9B and North Carolina and $32.9B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Georgia shares with each state (excluding itself).

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 2020–21 United States Senate election in Georgia|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 2021, universities in Chatham County, GA awarded 8,205 degrees. The student population of Chatham County, GA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 8,940 male students and 21,327 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Chatham County, GA are White (3,236 and 45%), followed by Black or African American (2,580 and 35.9%), Hispanic or Latino (767 and 10.7%), and Asian (255 and 3.54%).

The largest universities in Chatham County, GA by number of degrees awarded are Savannah College of Art and Design (3,338 and 40.7%), Savannah Technical College (2,326 and 28.3%), and South University-Savannah Online (1,504 and 18.3%).

The most popular majors in Chatham County, GA are Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (494 and 6.02%), Family Practice Nurse (487 and 5.94%), and Digital Communication & Multimedia (423 and 5.16%).

The median tuition costs in Chatham County, GA are $38,340 for private four year colleges, and $4,064 and $9,241 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Chatham County, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 80.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 30,267 (29.5% men and 70.5% 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 2021 there were 30,267 students enrolled in Chatham County, GA, 29.5% men and 70.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 11,637 records, of which 71.9% were women and 28.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Digital Communication & Multimedia
343 degrees awarded
Illustration
277 degrees awarded
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects
395 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Chatham County, GA was Digital Communication & Multimedia with 343 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
3,338 degrees awarded
Savannah Technical College
2,326 degrees awarded
South University-Savannah Online
1,504 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Savannah College of Art and Design with 3,338 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,650 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Chatham County, GA, which is 0.477 times less than the 5,555 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,236 degrees mean that there were 1.25 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 2,580 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 ($38,340) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,838) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,890) 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 2021, 1.01% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.946% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.29M), Some college (1.78M), and Bachelors Degree (1.52M).

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 $214,900 in 2021, which is 0.878 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $209,200 to $214,900, a 2.72% increase. The homeownership rate in Chatham County, GA is 56.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Chatham County, GA have an average commute time of 22.4 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 $61,064. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Chatham County, GA was Census Tract 110.06 with a value of $109,497, followed by Census Tract 29 and Census Tract 115, with respective values of $104,507 and $100,710.

In 2022, 18.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Chatham County, GA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.23%.

Housing

Property

$214,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,020

$65,174

Median Property Taxes

±$2,313

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

56.5%

Homeownership

2021

64.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 56.5% of the housing units in Chatham County, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 55.6%.

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 110.06
Census Tract 29
Census Tract 115

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Chatham County, GA was Census Tract 110.06 with a value of $109,497, followed by Census Tract 29 and Census Tract 115, with respective values of $104,507 and $100,710.

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.

$61,064

Median Household Income

± $1,705

115k

Number of Households

± 3,081

In 2021, the median household income of the 115k households in Chatham County, GA grew to $61,064 from the previous year's value of $57,739.

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.

0.475

2021 Wage GINI in Georgia

0.476

2020 Wage GINI in Georgia

In 2021, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.141% decline from 2020 to 2021, 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 2021

Drove Alone (77%)
Carpooled (9.58%)
Worked At Home (6.86%)

In 2021, 77% of workers in Chatham County, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.58%) and those who worked at home (6.86%).

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

22.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Chatham County, GA have a shorter commute time (22.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.48% 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 2022, 18.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Chatham County, GA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.23%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

14.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Chatham County, GA (40.1k out of 284k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. 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 2022, 24.5% of the children was living in poverty in Chatham County, GA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 6.9%.

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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 448 in Chatham County, GA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 5.38 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

86.2% of the population of Chatham County, GA has health coverage, with 42.5% on employee plans, 13.9% on Medicaid, 11.1% on Medicare, 14% on non-group plans, and 4.74% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Chatham County, GA see 1096 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.88% decrease from the previous year (1117 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1447 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 577 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.4% were men and 53.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,096 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Chatham County, GA

Primary care physicians in Chatham County, GA see an average of 1,096 patients per year. This represents a 1.88% decrease from the previous year (1,117 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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.4% under 18 years, 24.5% between 18 and 34 years, 36.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.4% were men and 53.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

13.8%

Uninsured

42.5%

Employer Coverage

13.9%

Medicaid

11.1%

Medicare

14%

Non-Group

4.74%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Chatham County, GA declined by 1.1% from 14% to 13.8%.

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 2022, 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.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, 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 33.1% in Chatham County, GA.

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

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