Chatham, IL

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Chatham

Neighborhood

Sangamon, IL

Irwins Park / Beamington

Toronto / Forest Park Hills

Archer / Centennial Park Place

Lakewind Acres / Franklin Park Estates

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Chatham

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

53.2%

Households with Children

37.8%

School Enrollment K-12

2,091

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 8.4%
School Age (5-17): 23.1%
Young Adults (18-34): 17.9%
Working Age (35-54): 28.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 9.9%
Seniors (65+): 11.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 1.2%
High School / GED: 13.8%
Some College or Associate's: 31.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 53.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 31.4%
Single Parents: 6.4%
Couples & Adults: 27.0%
Living Alone: 35.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 88.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 3.9%
Asian: 3.1%
Black or African American: 2.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 47.3%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.2%
Other White: 52.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 75.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 20.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.8%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 94.3%
Spanish: 1.0%
European & Indo-European: 3.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.2%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 4.0%
Elementary (1-4): 6.4%
Middle School (5-8): 7.2%
High School (9-12): 7.2%
College / Graduate: 3.4%
Not Enrolled: 71.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources