Chatham County, Georgia

Detailed report on the medium sized county located in Georgia (GA).

In Chatham County, the average number of disabilities per resident is roughly the same as most other counties in this state. The majority of disabilities in Chatham County fall under the categories of employment (24%), go-outside-home (22%), and physical (22%).

Roughly 84% of all residents and 86% of children under 18 had some sort of health insurance coverage. On average, people in this county are covered with health insurance as often as in most other counties in Georgia. Children in this state, on average, have about the same amount of health insurance coverage as most others in this state.

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Dialysis Centers Per Capita

The number of dialysis centers that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more centers exist for the same number of people.

Chatham County
0.26 per 10,000 residents (1 per 38,675 residents)
Georgia
0.29 per 10,000 residents (1 per 34,253 residents)
United States
0.17 per 10,000 residents (1 per 58,229 residents)

Doctors Per Capita

The number of doctors that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more physicians exist for the same number of people.

Chatham County
61.19 per 10,000 residents (1 per 163 residents)
Georgia
32.12 per 10,000 residents (1 per 311 residents)
United States
31.49 per 10,000 residents (1 per 318 residents)

Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers Per Capita

The number of rehab centers that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more centers exist for the same number of people.

Chatham County
0.13 per 10,000 residents (1 per 77,349 residents)
Georgia
0.20 per 10,000 residents (1 per 50,848 residents)
United States
0.40 per 10,000 residents (1 per 24,896 residents)

Home Care Agencies Per Capita

The number of home care agencies that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more agencies exist for the same number of people.

Chatham County
0.22 per 10,000 residents (1 per 46,410 residents)
Georgia
0.12 per 10,000 residents (1 per 83,535 residents)
United States
0.31 per 10,000 residents (1 per 32,020 residents)

Pharmacies & Medical Suppliers Per Capita

The number of pharmacies and medical suppliers that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more suppliers exist for the same number of people.

Chatham County
4.18 per 10,000 residents (1 per 2,392 residents)
Georgia
3.56 per 10,000 residents (1 per 2,807 residents)
United States
3.21 per 10,000 residents (1 per 3,120 residents)

Hospitals Per Capita

The number of hospitals that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more providers exist for the same number of people.

Chatham County
0.13 per 10,000 residents (1 per 77,349 residents)
Georgia
0.16 per 10,000 residents (1 per 63,957 residents)
United States
0.15 per 10,000 residents (1 per 65,024 residents)

Nursing Homes Per Capita

The number of nursing homes that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more providers exist for the same number of people.

Chatham County
0.60 per 10,000 residents (1 per 16,575 residents)
Georgia
0.44 per 10,000 residents (1 per 22,615 residents)
United States
0.56 per 10,000 residents (1 per 17,773 residents)

Insurance Coverage

The percentage of the population that is insured regardless of age. Information is only available down to a county level.

Chatham County
84.2%
Georgia
84.2%
United States
85.8%

Insurance Coverage Under 18

The percentage of the population that is insured that is under the age of 18. Information is only available down to a county level.

Chatham County
86.5%
Georgia
85.8%
United States
88.1%

Disabilities Per Capita

The number of disabilities that exist, on average, per resident. It is possible for individuals to have more than one disability. Disabilities are only counted for non-institutionalized individuals age 5 and older.

Chatham County
0.36 per resident (1 per 2.81 residents)
Georgia
0.32 per resident (1 per 3.10 residents)
United States
0.32 per resident (1 per 3.16 residents)

Disabilities

A breakdown of specific types of disabilities. It is possible for individuals to have more than one disability. Disabilities are only counted for non-institutionalized individuals age 5 and older.

Sensory
8,198 (9.9%)
Physical
18,300 (22.2%)
Mental
11,182 (13.6%)
Self-care
6,285 (7.6%)
Go-outside-home
18,341 (22.2%)
Employment
20,189 (24.5%)
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People

In 2000, Chatham County had a total population of 232,048 which was largely located in urban areas. The county's population consisted of 58,083 children and 29,770 seniors. The number of married adults is noticeably lower than most other counties.

Racially, Chatham County is comprised mostly of individuals who classified themselves as white and african-american. Overall, the county has an average amount of racial diversity with most of the population comprising of a few races.

An above average portion of the county's population (62%) were born in this state. The number of foreign born individuals (people born in another county whos' parents were not citizens) that reside in this county is far less than most other counties in Georgia (4% vs 7% average).

Total Population

The total number of residents regardless of age.

Chatham County
232,048
Georgia
8,186,453
United States
281,421,906

Males

The total number of male residents regardless of age.

Chatham County
111,790 (48.2%)
Georgia
4,027,113 (49.2%)
United States
138,053,563 (49.1%)

Females

The total number of female residents regardless of age.

Chatham County
120,258 (51.8%)
Georgia
4,159,340 (50.8%)
United States
143,368,343 (50.9%)

Median Age

The age that 50% of the population is over and 50% of the population is under.

Chatham County
34.4
Georgia
33.4
United States
35.3

Children

The total number of residents that are under the age of 18.

Chatham County
58,083 (25.0%)
Georgia
2,169,234 (26.5%)
United States
72,293,812 (25.7%)

Adults

The total number of residents that are at or above the age of 18 and under the age of 65.

Chatham County
144,195 (62.1%)
Georgia
5,231,944 (63.9%)
United States
174,136,341 (61.9%)

Seniors

The total number of residents that are at or above the age of 65.

Chatham County
29,770 (12.8%)
Georgia
785,275 (9.6%)
United States
34,991,753 (12.4%)

Married

The total number of residents, age 15 and over, that were now married. Percentage refers to total population.

Chatham County
94,510 (40.7%)
Georgia
3,584,362 (43.8%)
United States
125,000,493 (44.4%)

Divorced

The total number of residents, age 15 and over, that were now divorced. Percentage refers to total population.

Chatham County
20,743 (8.9%)
Georgia
656,777 (8.0%)
United States
21,560,308 (7.7%)

White (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as white.

Chatham County
128,279 (55.3%)
Georgia
5,327,281 (65.1%)
United States
211,460,626 (75.1%)

African-American (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as african-american.

Chatham County
93,971 (40.5%)
Georgia
2,349,542 (28.7%)
United States
34,658,190 (12.3%)

Asian (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as asian.

Chatham County
4,013 (1.7%)
Georgia
173,170 (2.1%)
United States
10,242,998 (3.6%)

American Indian & Alaskan (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as american indian or alaskan.

Chatham County
580 (0.2%)
Georgia
21,737 (0.3%)
United States
2,475,956 (0.9%)

Pacific Islander (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as pacific islander.

Chatham County
151 (0.1%)
Georgia
4,246 (0.1%)
United States
398,835 (0.1%)

Mixed (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as being two or more races.

Chatham County
2,981 (1.3%)
Georgia
114,188 (1.4%)
United States
6,826,228 (2.4%)

Other (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as none of the above race categories.

Chatham County
2,073 (0.9%)
Georgia
196,289 (2.4%)
United States
15,359,073 (5.5%)

Hispanic (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as hispanic. NOTE: This race is included in the races above. Totals including this metric will be more than 100% of the population.

Chatham County
5,403 (2.3%)
Georgia
435,227 (5.3%)
United States
35,305,818 (12.5%)

Born in Georgia

The total number of residents that were born in the same state that they current reside in.

Chatham County
144,471 (62.3%)
Georgia
4,735,652 (57.8%)
United States
168,729,388 (60.0%)

Foreign Born

The total number of residents that were born in foreign countries that were not a child of a citizen.

Chatham County
9,209 (4.0%)
Georgia
577,273 (7.1%)
United States
31,107,889 (11.1%)

Families

Chatham County has 59,431 families with an average of 3.05 members per family which is close to the state average. The majority of families are comprised of a married couple (68%) and children over the age of eighteen (54%).

Total Families

The total number of families.

Chatham County
59,431
Georgia
2,111,647
United States
71,787,347

Average Family Size

The average number of members in each family.

Chatham County
3.05
Georgia
3.14
United States
3.14

Married Couple Families

The total number of families thats parents were a married couple.

Chatham County
40,603 (68.3%)
Georgia
1,548,800 (73.3%)
United States
54,493,232 (75.9%)

Single Mom Families

The total number of families thats sole parent was a single mom.

Chatham County
15,276 (25.7%)
Georgia
435,410 (20.6%)
United States
12,900,103 (18.0%)

Single Dad Families

The total number of families thats sole parent was a single dad.

Chatham County
3,552 (6.0%)
Georgia
127,437 (6.0%)
United States
4,394,012 (6.1%)

Families with Children Under 6

The total number of families that have one or more children which are under the age of six.

Chatham County
6,549 (11.0%)
Georgia
253,739 (12.0%)
United States
8,020,067 (11.2%)

Families with Children Under 6 and 6 to 17

The total number of families that have one or more children which are under the age of six and also age six to seventeen.

Chatham County
5,148 (8.7%)
Georgia
202,660 (9.6%)
United States
6,875,512 (9.6%)

Families with Children 6 to 17

The total number of families that have one or more children which are age six to seventeen.

Chatham County
15,636 (26.3%)
Georgia
594,903 (28.2%)
United States
19,692,789 (27.4%)

Families with Children 18 and Over

The total number of families that have one or more children which are over the age of eighteen.

Chatham County
32,098 (54.0%)
Georgia
1,060,345 (50.2%)
United States
37,198,979 (51.8%)

Wealth and Education

In 1999, the median family income in Chatham County was $46,125 which is on par with state levels. The number of middle class families (making $25,000 to $99,999 per year) is on par with other counties in Georgia. The amount of women with college degrees in this county is on par with state levels. The number of well paid women county wide is lower than average. The total number of men with college degrees in this county is on par with state levels. The amount of well paid men is average.

In Poverty

The total number of residents, regardless of age, that are living below the poverty level. Percentage refers to total population.

Chatham County
35,043 (15.1%)
Georgia
1,033,793 (12.6%)
United States
33,899,812 (12.0%)

Middle Class Families

The total number of families that have an income of $25,000 to $99,000. Income figures are based upon 1999 data.

Chatham County
36,466 (61.4%)
Georgia
1,343,940 (63.6%)
United States
46,200,964 (64.4%)

Well Paid Women

The total number female residents, age sixteen or above, that earn an income of $50,000 or more per year. To be included an individual must have an income. Income figures are based upon 1999 data.

Chatham County
3,877 (6.5%)
Georgia
187,687 (8.9%)
United States
6,560,078 (9.3%)

Well Paid Men

The total number male residents, age sixteen or above, that earn an income of $50,000 or more per year. To be included an individual must have an income. Income figures are based upon 1999 data.

Chatham County
12,950 (20.6%)
Georgia
558,432 (23.6%)
United States
19,503,805 (24.3%)

Median Family Income

The median income of all members of a family. Family members do not have to be living in the same household to be counted. 50% of families will have a higher income and 50% of families will have a lower income. Income figures are based upon 1999 data.

Chatham County
$46,125
Georgia
$49,280
United States
$50,046

Median Household Income

The median income of all members of a household. Household members do not have to be family to be counted. 50% of households will have a higher income and 50% of households will have a lower income. Income figures are based upon 1999 data.

Chatham County
$37,752
Georgia
$42,433
United States
$41,994

Women with College Degrees

The total number female residents, age twenty five or above, that have a college degree of any type.

Chatham County
23,397 (29.6%)
Georgia
775,988 (28.7%)
United States
28,192,307 (29.6%)

Men with College Degrees

The total number male residents, age twenty five or above, that have a college degree of any type.

Chatham County
21,001 (30.5%)
Georgia
753,930 (30.4%)
United States
27,783,131 (31.9%)

Employment

There are 102,196 actively employed workers in this county. The industries who employ the most female workers in Chatham County are: education and health, retail trade, and accommodation and food services. For men, the top industries for employment are: manufacturing, construction, and retail trade.

Male Employment Industries

A breakdown of what industries men work in for workers sixteen years of age and above.

Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting, and mining
207 (0.4%)
Construction
6,886 (13.4%)
Manufacturing
8,343 (16.2%)
Wholesale trade
2,112 (4.1%)
Retail trade
5,963 (11.6%)
Transportation, warehousing, and utilities
4,528 (8.8%)
Information
1,283 (2.5%)
Finance, insurance, real estate
2,289 (4.4%)
Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services
4,489 (8.7%)
Education, health, and social services
5,221 (10.1%)
Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation, and food services
4,991 (9.7%)
Other services
2,597 (5.0%)
Public administration
2,600 (5.0%)

Female Employment Industries

A breakdown of what industries women work in for workers sixteen years of age and above.

Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting, and mining
60 (0.1%)
Construction
939 (1.9%)
Manufacturing
2,658 (5.2%)
Wholesale trade
956 (1.9%)
Retail trade
7,163 (14.1%)
Transportation, warehousing, and utilities
1,597 (3.2%)
Information
1,114 (2.2%)
Finance, insurance, real estate
3,244 (6.4%)
Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services
3,659 (7.2%)
Education, health, and social services
17,092 (33.7%)
Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation, and food services
6,792 (13.4%)
Other services
2,971 (5.9%)
Public administration
2,442 (4.8%)

Commuting and Sprawl

The average worker in Chatham County spends about 23.5 minutes each way to get to work, which is less than other workers in the state. Most employed depart from their residences between 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM to get to work. Typically, workers use a car, truck, or van as a means to get to and from their jobs.

Average Travel Time to Work

The average commute time to work for workers sixteen years of age and above.

Chatham County
23.5 minutes
Georgia
29.0 minutes
United States
26.9 minutes

Car, Truck, or Van to get to Work

The total number of workers, sixteen years of age and above, that use a car, truck, or van as a means to get to work.

Chatham County
80,088 (78.4%)
Georgia
2,968,910 (79.7%)
United States
97,102,050 (78.2%)

Motorcycle to get to Work

The total number of workers, sixteen years of age and above, that use a motorcycle as a means to get to work.

Chatham County
170 (0.2%)
Georgia
3,055 (0.1%)
United States
142,424 (0.1%)

Carpool to Work

The total number of workers, sixteen years of age and above, that use a carpool as a means to get to work.

Chatham County
14,099 (13.8%)
Georgia
557,062 (15.0%)
United States
15,634,051 (12.6%)

Public Transportation to get to Work

The total number of workers, sixteen years of age and above, that use public transportation as a means to get to work.

Chatham County
3,317 (3.2%)
Georgia
90,030 (2.4%)
United States
6,067,703 (4.9%)

Bicycle to Work

The total number of workers, sixteen years of age and above, that use a bicycle as a means to get to work.

Chatham County
725 (0.7%)
Georgia
5,588 (0.2%)
United States
488,497 (0.4%)

Walk to Work

The total number of workers, sixteen years of age and above, that walk as a means to get to work.

Chatham County
2,989 (2.9%)
Georgia
65,776 (1.8%)
United States
3,758,982 (3.0%)

Travel Time to Work

A breakdown of travel time to work for workers sixteen years of age and above.

Less than 5 minutes
2,993 (2.9%)
5 to 9 minutes
10,502 (10.3%)
10 to 14 minutes
16,151 (15.8%)
15 to 19 minutes
19,968 (19.5%)
20 to 24 minutes
19,005 (18.6%)
25 to 29 minutes
6,394 (6.3%)
30 to 24 minutes
15,317 (15.0%)
35 to 39 minutes
1,749 (1.7%)
40 to 44 minutes
1,656 (1.6%)
45 to 59 minutes
4,081 (4.0%)
60 to 89 minutes
2,616 (2.6%)
90 or more minutes
1,784 (1.7%)

Time Leaving for Work

A breakdown of departure time to work for workers sixteen years of age and above.

12:00 AM to 4:59 AM
2,452 (2.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM
2,828 (2.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM
4,501 (4.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM
8,741 (8.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM
9,936 (9.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM
13,745 (13.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM
17,413 (17.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM
12,655 (12.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM
7,232 (7.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM
6,359 (6.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM
2,439 (6.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM
951 (0.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM
5,821 (5.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM
7,143 (7.0%)

Housing

As of March 2000, Chatham County had 99,683 total households which, on average, contained 2.6 bedrooms each. The typical number of members per household was 2.49. Households in this county have a value that is about average when compared to other counties. Real estate taxes here are higher when compared to state levels ($1,183). Median rent as a percentage of household income is average which could indicate that the cost of living is also average.

Total Households

The total number of households.

Chatham County
99,683
Georgia
3,281,737
United States
115,904,641

Household Size

A breakdown of household sizes.

1 person households
24,396 (24.5%)
2 person households
30,102 (30.2%)
3 person households
15,639 (15.7%)
4 person households
11,501 (11.5%)
5 person households
5,145 (5.2%)
6 person households
1,877 (1.9%)
7 or more person households
1,205 (1.2%)

Average Household Bedrooms

The average number of bedrooms per household.

Chatham County
2.6
Georgia
2.7
United States
2.6

Household Bedrooms

A breakdown of household bedroom capacities.

0 bedroom households (studios)
1,855 (1.9%)
1 bedroom households
12,250 (12.3%)
2 bedroom households
29,418 (29.5%)
3 bedroom households
43,433 (43.6%)
4 bedroom households
10,703 (10.7%)
5 bedroom or more households
2,024 (2.0%)

Median Household Value

The household value at which 50% of households had a higher value and 50% of households had a lower value.

Chatham County
$95,000
Georgia
$111,200
United States
$119,600

Median Real Estate Taxes

The median amount real estate taxes charged per year per household. 50% of households had a to pay a higher amount and 50% of households had to pay a lower amount.

Chatham County
$1,183
Georgia
$919
United States
$1,334

Median Rent as % of Household Income

The median rent as a percentage of the household income. A higher value indicates that is it more expensive to rent.

Chatham County
27.4%
Georgia
24.9%
United States
25.5%

Average Household Size

The average number of household members per household.

Chatham County
2.49
Georgia
2.65
United States
2.59

Median Year Households were Built

The year in which 50% of the households built before and 50% of the households built after.

Chatham County
1971
Georgia
1980
United States
1971

Year Households were Built

A breakdown of household build dates.

Households built from 1999 to March of 2000
2,631 (2.6%)
Households built from 1995 to 1998
7,249 (7.3%)
Households built from 1990 to 1994
7,640 (7.7%)
Households built from 1980 to 1989
17,528 (17.6%)
Households built from 1970 to 1979
17,245 (17.3%)
Households built from 1960 to 1969
13,211 (13.3%)
Households built from 1950 to 1959
14,745 (14.8%)
Households built from 1940 to 1949
8,381 (8.4%)
Households built in 1939 or earlier
11,053 (11.1%)

Vacant Households

The total number households which were vacant.

Chatham County
9,818 (9.8%)
Georgia
275,368 (8.4%)
United States
10,424,540 (9.0%)

Family Occupied Households

The total number households which were occupied by families.

Chatham County
59,431 (59.6%)
Georgia
2,111,647 (64.3%)
United States
71,787,347 (61.9%)

Owner Occupied Households

The total number households which were occupied by their owners.

Chatham County
54,293 (54.5%)
Georgia
2,029,154 (61.8%)
United States
69,815,753 (60.2%)

Seasonal Households

The total number households which were vacant because they were used as a seasonal residence.

Chatham County
1,137 (1.1%)
Georgia
50,064 (1.5%)
United States
3,578,718 (3.1%)

Renewable Energy Heated Households

The total number households which were heated by renewable energy sources (i.e. wood, solar, wind, etc).

Chatham County
136 (0.1%)
Georgia
32,210 (0.4%)
United States
2,229,403 (0.8%)

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Quick Facts

Area Codes:
912
Latitude:
32.047559
Longitude:
-81.107165
Time Zone:
Eastern (-5 hours from GMT)
Daylight Savings:
This county observes Daylight Savings Time.
Land Area:
438.11 Square Miles
Water Area:
194.17 Square Miles
Largest Cities:
Garden City, Georgetown, Montgomery, Pooler, Port Wentworth, Savannah, Skidaway Island, Tybee Island, Whitemarsh Island, Wilmington Island
Largest Zip Codes:
31302, 31322, 31328, 31401, 31404, 31405, 31406, 31408, 31410, 31411, 31415, 31419
 
 

Ancestry

Data is based upon nationality, not ethnicity.

Other (Frequently hispanic and african-american)
43.70%
United States or American
9.22%
Irish
9.14%
English
9.13%
German
8.87%
Scottish
2.61%
Italian
2.32%
Scotch-Irish
2.13%
French (except Basque)
2.08%
African
1.31%
Polish
1.17%
Dutch
1.01%
European
0.78%
Norwegian
0.50%
Swedish
0.49%
British
0.49%
Russian
0.47%
French Canadian
0.42%
Greek
0.40%
Welsh
0.38%
Austrian
0.33%
Hungarian
0.24%
Canadian
0.20%
Swiss
0.18%
Lebanese
0.18%
Jamaican
0.18%
Danish
0.16%
Czech
0.14%
Lithuanian
0.11%
Iranian
0.11%
Czechoslovakian
0.10%
 
 

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Join the interactive health community! As a member you can: monitor your providers, participate in groups, discuss issues, and more. Membership is free and takes less than a minute!

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