Chatham, New York
Chatham: Town in Columbia County, New York, United States
About
Chatham is a town located in the county of Columbia in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,128 and a population density of 77 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,819 inhabitants.
The town was created 229 years ago in 1794.
Quick Facts about Chatham
| Population : | 3,819 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Columbia County |
| Postal code : | 12037 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 518 |
| Area : | 53.54 km2 |
| Altitude : | 240 feet / 73 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1795 (229 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 15:55:12 (27th April 2024) |
| Density : | 71 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.09% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Chatham is located at 42°21'51"N 73°35'41"W (42.3642500, -73.5948400).
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Official website of Chatham
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Chatham decreased by 8.09% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,128 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,099 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,092 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,068 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,040 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,997 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,948 | -1.24% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,899 | -1.26% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,858 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,832 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,819 | -0.34% | estimation process |
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People born in Chatham (13)
People born in Chatham, including actress and model Kristine DeBell, botanist Amos Eaton, politician Nathaniel P. Tallmadge, .
List
- Marguerite Chapman (American actress (1918-1999)) she was born in 09/03/1918
- Edward G. Wilbor (American politician) he was born in 10/09/1807
- Henry A. Van Alstyne (American civil engineer) he was born in 09/10/1869
- William Coffin Coleman (Founder of Coleman Company; mayor of Wichita, Kansas) he was born in 21/05/1870
- William P. Lyon (American politician) he was born in 22/10/1822
- Zeth Wheeler he was born in 18/05/1838
- Harrison Clark (Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 10/04/1842
- Lillian Shadic (baseball player (1929-2017)) she was born in 14/06/1929
- Ario Pardee (US engineer, coal baron and philanthropist) he was born in 19/11/1810
- Tom Buckley he was born in 02/01/1928
Schools in Chatham
College & universities near Chatham, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 164775 | Berkshire Community College | Pittsfield (MA) | 01201-5786 |
Stations (21)
Amtrak & bus stations near Chatham, NY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUD | Hudson | 69 South Front St. | RAIL |
| PIT | Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center | 1 Columbus Avenue | RAIL |
| ALB | Albany–Rensselaer | 525 East St. | RAIL |
| RHI | Rhinecliff–Kingston station | Hutton and Charles Sts. | RAIL |
| SDY | Schenectady | 332 Erie Blvd. | RAIL |
Post offices near Chatham
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Chatham Post Office | Chatham (NY) | 12037 |
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Other cities in Columbia County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Columbia County , NY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hudson | 6,017 | City in New York, USA |
| Claverack | 5,648 | Town in New York |
| Ghent | 5,083 | Town in New York state |
| Livingston | 3,458 | Town in New York, USA |
| Copake | 3,405 | City in Columbia County, New York, United States of America |
| Stockport | 2,620 | Town in New York, USA |
| New Lebanon | 2,159 | Town in New York |
| Lorenz Park | 2,053 | Census-designated place in Columbia County, New York |
| Clermont | 1,873 | Town in New York |
| Valatie | 1,853 | City in Columbia County, New York, United States of America |
| Stuyvesant | 1,847 | Town in New York |
| Hillsdale | 1,813 | Town in Columbia County, New York, United States |
| Canaan | 1,607 | City in Columbia County, New York, United States of America |
| Austerlitz | 1,587 | Town in New York |
| Ancram | 1,495 | Town in New York |
| Stottville | 1,375 | Census designated place |
Distance to Other Cities
Chatham distances to largest New York cities
