Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Chatham, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

135

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.3%126

Two or More

4.4%6

Hispanic/Latino

1.5%2

Black

0.7%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.1%7

High School Diploma

40%46

Some College (<1 yr)

8.7%10

Some College (1+ yr)

7%8

Associate's Degree

11.3%13

Bachelor's Degree

16.5%19

Master's Degree

3.5%4

HS or Higher

93%

BA or Higher

20%

Graduate+

3.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$131,300

Median Renti

$713

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

85.9%61

Renter-Occupied

14.1%10

Total Units

Homeownership

85.9%

Vacancy Rate

21.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.9%3

$50K–$100K

21.3%13

$100K–$150K

26.2%16

$150K–$200K

16.4%10

$200K–$300K

13.1%8

$300K–$500K

11.5%7

$500K–$1M

6.6%4

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

Year Built

2000–2009

4.4%4

1990–1999

15.6%14

1980–1989

10%9

1970–1979

15.6%14

1960–1969

8.9%8

1950–1959

11.1%10

1940–1949

13.3%12

1939 or earlier

21.1%19

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

74.6%53

Bottled/LP Gas

15.5%11

Wood

7%5

Electricity

2.8%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$48,438

Mean Household Incomei

$63,749

Per Capita Incomei

$36,446

Poverty Ratei

15.6%

Unemploymenti

6.1%

Labor Forcei

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

15.5%11

$10K–$15K

2.8%2

$20K–$25K

8.5%6

$25K–$30K

7%5

$30K–$35K

4.2%3

$35K–$40K

8.5%6

$45K–$50K

7%5

$50K–$60K

5.6%4

$60K–$75K

18.3%13

$75K–$100K

1.4%1

$100K–$125K

14.1%10

$125K–$150K

1.4%1

$150K–$200K

2.8%2

$200K+

2.8%2

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

128.9%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

Avg. Commutei

19.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

10(8.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

100%Insured