Chatham, NY Demographics

A map of Chatham's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,412	1,297	84.6%	84.8%
Multiracial	161	68	9.6%	4.4%
Native American/Other	47	6	2.8%	0.4%
Black	21	42	1.3%	2.7%
Hispanic	21	92	1.3%	6.0%
Asian	7	24	0.4%	1.6%

Chatham, New York has an estimated population of 1,669, an increase from the 1,529 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.6% White, 9.6% Multiracial, 2.8% Native American/Other, 1.3% Black, 1.3% Hispanic, and 0.4% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Chatham, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Chatham is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Chatham, that probability was 27.4% in 2020 and 27.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Chatham is ranked the 696th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Chatham was ranked the 721st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Chatham's White Population

1,412 residents of Chatham, or 84.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Chatham is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Chatham ranks 687th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chatham's White population has grown by an estimated 8.9%. White residents' share of Chatham's population has remained roughly unchanged at 84.6%.

Chatham is more White than neighboring Ghent (75.2% White), Valatie (82.5% White), and Philmont (76% White). Chatham is less White than neighboring Niverville (91.4% White), and Kinderhook (87.8% White).

Chatham's Black Population

21 residents of Chatham, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Chatham is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Chatham ranks 415th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chatham's Black population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Black residents' share of Chatham's population has decreased from 2.7% to 1.3%.

Chatham is more Black than neighboring Valatie (0.6% Black), Niverville (0% Black), and Kinderhook (0% Black). Chatham is less Black than neighboring Ghent (3.1% Black), and Philmont (16.5% Black).

Chatham's Asian Population

7 residents of Chatham, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Chatham is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Chatham ranks 597th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chatham's Asian population has declined by an estimated 70.8%. Asian residents' share of Chatham's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.4%.

Chatham is more Asian than neighboring Valatie (0.2% Asian), and Niverville (0% Asian). Chatham is less Asian than neighboring Ghent (0.6% Asian), and Kinderhook (0.5% Asian).

Chatham's Hispanic Population

21 residents of Chatham, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Chatham is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Chatham ranks 560th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chatham's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 77.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Chatham's population has decreased from 6.0% to 1.3%.

Chatham is more Hispanic than neighboring Niverville (0% Hispanic). Chatham is less Hispanic than neighboring Ghent (5.6% Hispanic), Valatie (5.2% Hispanic), Kinderhook (10.4% Hispanic), and Philmont (5.6% Hispanic).

Chatham's Native American/Other Population

47 residents of Chatham, or 2.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Chatham is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Chatham ranks 903rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chatham's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 683.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Chatham's population has increased from 0.4% to 2.8%.

Chatham is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ghent (0% Native American/Other), Valatie (2.2% Native American/Other), Niverville (0% Native American/Other), Kinderhook (0% Native American/Other), and Philmont (0% Native American/Other).

Chatham's Multiracial Population

161 residents of Chatham, or 9.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Chatham is higher than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Chatham ranks 348th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chatham's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 136.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Chatham's population has increased from 4.4% to 9.6%.

Chatham is more Multiracial than neighboring Valatie (9.3% Multiracial), Niverville (8.6% Multiracial), Kinderhook (1.3% Multiracial), and Philmont (1.5% Multiracial). Chatham is less Multiracial than neighboring Ghent (15.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.