Chatham is a very small town located in the state of Virginia. With a population of 1,198 people and two associated neighborhoods, Chatham is the 267th largest community in Virginia.Unlike some towns, Chatham isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Chatham are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Chatham is a town of professionals, sales and office workers, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Chatham who work in office and administrative support (17.54%), teaching (17.20%), and management occupations (14.50%). Because of many things, Chatham is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Chatham a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Chatham has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Chatham’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family. As is often the case in a small town, Chatham doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.The population of Chatham is very well educated relative to most cities and towns in the nation, where the average community has 21.84% of its adult population holding a 4-year degree or higher: 35.44% of adults in Chatham have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree. The per capita income in Chatham in 2022 was $25,358, which is low income relative to Virginia and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $101,432 for a family of four. However, Chatham contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Chatham is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Chatham home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Chatham residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Chatham include English, German, Scots-Irish, Irish, and Scottish. The most common language spoken in Chatham is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and German/Yiddish.
