Chatham, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Sangamon County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
14,740
Population
1,989/sq mi density
$106,030
Median Income
$46,957 per capita
$231,900
Home Value
$308,950 Zillow
$1,157
Median Rent
25.9% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
103
Violent Crime/100K
494 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$106,030 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$231,900 home value, $1,157/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
103 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
49.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
14,740
Census 2023
Population Density
1,989
per square mile
Land Area
2.7
square miles (7.0 km²)
Median Age
35.1 yrs
10% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
45.0%
Male
55.0%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.2% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 2.3% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 2.5% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 1.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
90.2%
Black
2.3%
Hispanic
3.3%
Asian
2.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94.7% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 4.5% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
94.7%
Spanish
4.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
3.3%
Veterans
5.3%
12% below US avg (6%)
Disability
7.8%
40% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
96.0%
5% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
4.0%
53% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.460
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 14,740 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,989 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.7 sq mi |
| Median Age | 35.1 years |
Gender
| Male | 45.0% |
| Female | 55.0% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.2% |
| Black or African American | 2.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.3% |
| Asian | 2.5% |
Language
| English Only | 94.7% |
| Spanish | 4.5% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 3.3% |
| Veterans | 5.3% |
| Disability | 7.8% |
| Health Insurance | 96.0% |
| Uninsured | 4.0% |
| Broadband Access | 91.1% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.460 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 3, Metro / under 250K |