Demographics & People — Chatham, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,594 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,900 |
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| Median Age | 49.6 |
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| Total Households | 783 |
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| Family Households | 382 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.03 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,365 |
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| Black or African American | 20 |
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| Asian | 5 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Irish | 545 |
| Italian | 389 |
| German | 357 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 267 |
| English | 221 |
| Other groups | 201 |
| Scottish | 126 |
| French (except Basque) | 116 |
| Polish | 71 |
| Scotch-Irish | 69 |
Language
| English Only | 1,448 |
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| Spanish | 7 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,564 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 139 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,520 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 12.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Chatham, New York.
