East Chatham / Chatham Center, NY

Neighborhood

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Neighborhood

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

Demographics of East Chatham / Chatham Center

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

49.2%

Households with Children

21.5%

School Enrollment K-12

417

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 2.6%
School Age (5-17): 14.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 10.7%
Working Age (35-54): 27.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.1%
Seniors (65+): 30.7%

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: 2.8%
High School / GED: 22.7%
Some College or Associate's: 25.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 49.1%

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: 13.3%
Single Parents: 8.1%
Couples & Adults: 43.5%
Living Alone: 35.0%

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: 85.6%
Hispanic or Latino: 3.5%
Asian: 0.2%
Black or African American: 1.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 9.4%
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: 36.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.3%
Other White: 61.9%

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: 68.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 24.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 4.3%

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: 90.0%
Spanish: 1.4%
European & Indo-European: 7.9%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.1%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.6%

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: 1.1%
Elementary (1-4): 4.1%
Middle School (5-8): 5.6%
High School (9-12): 4.3%
College / Graduate: 1.8%
Not Enrolled: 83.1%

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