Chatham, Massachusetts
Chatham: Town in Massachusetts, USA
About
Chatham is a town located in the county of Barnstable in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,125 and a population density of 97 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,994 inhabitants.
The town was created 360 years ago in 1664.
Quick Facts about Chatham
| Population : | 5,994 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Barnstable County |
| Postal code : | 02633 |
| Area : | 63.2 km2 |
| Altitude : | 46 feet / 14 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1665 (360 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 06:24:52 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 95 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.19% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Chatham is located at 41°40'55"N 69°57'35"W (41.6820600, -69.9597400).
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- Official Website
Official website of Chatham
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Chatham decreased by 2.19% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 6,125 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,100 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,094 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,087 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,067 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,038 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,029 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,024 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,996 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,982 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,994 | 0.2% | estimation process |
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People born in Chatham (6)
People born in Chatham, including figure skater Todd Eldredge, tanner, shoemaker, early settler of Barrington, Nova Scotia Archelaus Smith, architect George M. Harding, .
List
- Gilbert Knapp (American politician) he was born in 03/12/1798
- Milt Graham (American football player) he was born in 28/07/1934
- George Eldridge (American hydrographer and publisher) he was born in 27/11/1821
Schools in Chatham
College & universities near Chatham, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165194 | Cape Cod Community College | West Barnstable (MA) | 02668-1599 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Chatham, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTE | Route 128 station | 50 University Ave | RAIL |
| BOS | South Station | 2 South Station | RAIL |
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
| BON | North Station | 100 Legends Way | RAIL |
Post offices near Chatham
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Chatham Post Office | Chatham (MA) | 02633 |
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Other cities in Barnstable County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Barnstable County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Barnstable | 44,535 | A town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. |
| Falmouth | 31,107 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Yarmouth | 23,166 | City in Massachusetts |
| Sandwich | 20,151 | Human settlement in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Bourne | 19,743 | Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Mashpee | 14,266 | Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Hyannis | 14,120 | Village in town of Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Dennis | 13,890 | Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Harwich | 12,144 | Town on Cape Cod, in Barnstable County in the state of Massachusetts |
| South Yarmouth | 11,092 | Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts |
| Brewster | 9,772 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Marstons Mills | 8,017 | City in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| East Falmouth | 6,038 | Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts |
| West Yarmouth | 6,012 | Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts |
| Orleans | 5,802 | Town of Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Yarmouth Port | 5,320 | Census designated place |
Distance to Other Cities
Chatham distances to largest Massachusetts cities
