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Chatham County, Georgia
Chatham County, Georgia. Chatham County had 311,855 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.6% since 2020, in line with Georgia (+5.5%). It holds 17 places (8 cities, villages and boroughs and 9 census-designated) and 88 census tracts. GEOID 13051.
Chatham County is one of the 3 counties of the Savannah, GA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
311,855
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 295,291 · ACS 2020-2024: 300,879
Median household income
$71,097
±$1,907 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$302,700
±$9,807 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$1,471
±$27 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
How many people live in Chatham County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 295,291 residents in Chatham County. The Census Bureau estimates 311,855 for July 1, 2025, up 5.6% since 2020, in line with Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 300,879 over 433 square miles of land.
| Measure | Chatham County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 300,879 | 10,940,407 | +12,383 |
| Households | 120,383±1,232 | 4,074,366 | +11,815 |
| Average household size | 2.40±0.02 | 2.62 | −0.15 |
| Housing units | 137,532±240 | 4,541,835 | +12,260 |
Chatham County's population since 2000
From 232,048 in 2000 to 311,855 in 2025: up 34.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Chatham County?
Chatham County holds 17 places: 8 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 9 census-designated places. The largest is Savannah with 149,440 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Savannah | 147,780 | $57,137 |
|---|---|---|
| Pooler | 25,711 | $91,766 |
| Wilmington Island | 15,129 | $93,924 |
| Georgetown | 11,916 | $74,256 |
| Port Wentworth | 10,878 | $79,731 |
| Garden City | 10,289 | $47,814 |
| Skidaway Island | 9,310 | $136,156 |
| Whitemarsh Island | 6,983 | $101,729 |
| Montgomery | 4,443 | $90,843 |
| Tybee Island | 3,114 | $120,479 |
| Bloomingdale | 2,790 | $60,250 |
| Thunderbolt | 2,556 | $75,234 |
| Isle of HopeGEOID 1341484 | 2,357 | $105,478 |
| HendersonGEOID 1337910 | 2,178 | $104,385 |
| Talahi IslandGEOID 1375239 | 1,247 | $87,292 |
| Dutch IslandGEOID 1324876 | 1,238 | $160,536 |
| VernonburgGEOID 1379164 | 139 | $184,750 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Chatham County?
The median resident of Chatham County is 37.2 years old; 20.7% are under 18 and 16.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 45.3%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 38.4%. 8.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Chatham County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.2±0.3 | 37.6 | +1.6 |
| Under 18 years | 20.7%±0.1 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.7%±0.1 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.3% | 11.0% | +1.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 45.3%±0.2 pts | 49.1% | −3.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 38.4%±0.5 pts | 30.7% | −1.0 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.0%±0.2 pts | 4.5% | +0.4 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.9%±0.5 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.7%±0.7 pts | 11.2% | +2.4 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.4%±0.6 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.9%±0.6 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 16.0%±0.7 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.9%±0.8 pts | 12.4% | −1.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.1%±0.7 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 37.7%±1.1 pts | 34.9% | +4.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 15.6%±0.8 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 6.0%±0.7 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Chatham County earn?
Half of Chatham County's 120,383 households earn less than $71,097 a year (±$1,907), against $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $69,955 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Chatham County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,097±$1,907 | $77,353 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $98,268±$2,437 | $106,944 | – |
| Per capita income | $40,342±$992 | $40,924 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.3%±0.8 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.4%±2.1 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.8%±0.8 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.2%±0.7 pts | 91.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Chatham County?
Owners occupy 56.8% of Chatham County's occupied homes and renters 43.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $302,700 by its owner (±$9,807). The median renter pays $1,471 a month including utilities, and 45.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Chatham County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $302,700±$9,807 | $303,300 | +$63,330 |
| Median gross rent | $1,471±$27 | $1,393 | +$136 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.8%±2.0 pts | 43.4% | +4.5 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,758±$48 | $1,783 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 56.8%±1.1 pts | 65.7% | +2.1 pts |
| Housing units | 137,532±240 | 4,541,835 | +12,260 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.8%±0.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.2%±1.2 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 61.6%±0.9 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.5%±0.5 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.7%±0.4 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.2%±0.5 pts | 3.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Chatham County building?
Builders took permits for 4,426 new housing units across Chatham County in 2025 (2,666 single-family), 14.2 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Chatham County get to work?
72.8% of Chatham County's workers drive alone and 11.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.9%.
| Measure | Chatham County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.7%±0.8 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9%±0.6 pts | 5.1% | −1.6 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 72.8%±1.3 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.6%±0.9 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.2%±0.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 2.1%±0.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.6%±0.8 pts | 15.9% | +7.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.0 min±0.5 | 28.3 min | +0.9 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Chatham County's census tracts?
Chatham County is divided into 88 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $20,156 (Tract 12) to $159,314 (Tract 111.15).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Chatham County compare with Georgia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 5th of 159 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 57th of 159 |
| Residents per square mile | 12th of 159 |
| Median household income | 43rd of 159 |
| Median home value | 28th of 159 |
| Median gross rent | 15th of 157 |
| Poverty rate | 103rd of 159 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13th of 159 |
| Median age | 122nd of 159 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Chatham County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.