Demographics and Statistics

According to the 2010 Census results, Chatham County has a population of 63,505 which is an increase of 28.7% since year 2000. As you will notice below, less than 21% of the county's population lives in the incorporated towns of the county. 

 

2010 Population 

   
   a.  Siler City:     7,887  
   b.  Pittsboro     3,743  
   c.  Goldston       268  
   d.  Cary >  1,400 (largest part of Cary is in Wake County)
   e.  Unincorporated towns >50,000   

 

2010 Population Breakdown  

   
   a.  White    71.2%  
   b.  African American    13.0%  
   c.  Hispanic    13.0%  
   d.  Asian       1.1%  
   e.  American Indian      0.3%  
   f.  Two or more races      1.3%  

   g.  Other

     0.2% 

 

The 2009 median household income for Chatham County was estimated at $ 55,333. 

 

The estimated median age for Chatham County as of 2009 was 42.  The largest percentage of residents range between the age of 20 - 60.

 

The above information was gathered from the US Census Bureau and the State Office of Budget and Management. For more detailed demographics and statistics information, please visit the following web sites:

 

US Census Bureau 

State of NC - Office of State Budget and Management  

NC Rural Data Bank