Chatham, Illinois
Chatham: village in Illinois, USA
About
Chatham is a village located in the county of Sangamon in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 11,500 and a population density of 1,645 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 13,159 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Chatham
| Population | 13,159 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Sangamon County |
| Plate code | 217 |
| Area | 6.99 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.6762,-89.7045 |
| Altitude | 1,965 feet / 599 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 19:45:10 (22nd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 62629 |
| Density | 1,883 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 12.61% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 78℉ Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny 7-days weather |
Sangamon County Illinois Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Chatham Highlighted locator map image
Geography
Chatham is located at 39°40'34"N 89°42'16"W (39.6761600, -89.7045400).
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Weather
78°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny
12 mph SW
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am. Sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Chatham increased by 12.61% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11,500 | - | census |
| 2011 | 11,956 | 3.81% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 12,076 | 0.99% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 12,190 | 0.94% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 12,345 | 1.26% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 12,471 | 1.01% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 12,590 | 0.95% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 12,780 | 1.49% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 12,823 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 13,027 | 1.57% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 13,159 | 1% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 115,487 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 113,531 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 1.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 109,450 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 113,475 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 13.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.2% |
| White only, percent : | 38.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.9% |
| Asians alone % : | 28.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.8% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 65.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 3.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,596 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 50.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 40.0% |
Chatham zip code is 62629.
County name: Sangamon, County
fips: 17167
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 40.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $454,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,994 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $485 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,282 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 29,913 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.82 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 93.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 77.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 58.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 15.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 91,311 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 215,439 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 515,487 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,676,792 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $14,567 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 29.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $49,003 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $17,963 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 19.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 9,866 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,081 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,869 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 8,616 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 936 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 461 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 9,123 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 11,866.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 9.56 |
Best Things to Do in Chatham
1Chatham Community Park
Rating: 4.4 (208)
711 S Park Ave, Chatham, IL 62629, United States View details
Phone: +12174832451 | Website available
2Bridgeview Park
Rating: 4.4 (62)
149 N Lakewood Dr, Chatham, IL 62629, United States View details
Phone: +12177578660 | Website available
3Chatham Railroad Museum
Rating: 4.8 (12)
100 N State St, Chatham, IL 62629, United States View details
Phone: +12174837792 | Website available
4Sugar Creek Stables
Rating: 5 (1)
Chatham, IL 62629, United States View details
People born in Chatham (1)
American football tight end Daniel Helm was born in Chatham
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Chatham, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 367972 | Capital Area School of Practical Nursing | Springfield (IL) | 62712-3803 |
Nearby Transit Stations (8)
Rail and bus stations connected to Chatham, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPI | Springfield station | East Washington and North Third Sts. | RAIL |
| CRV | Carlinville | 128 Alton Rd. | RAIL |
| LCN | Lincoln | Broadway and North Chicago Sts. | RAIL |
| ALN | Alton | 3400 College Ave. | RAIL |
| BNL | Uptown Station | 100 East Parkinson St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Chatham.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Chatham Post Office | Chatham (IL) | 62629 |
Other places with the same name (9)
- Chatham, New Jersey borough in Morris County, New Jersey with a population of 8,601 people.
- Chatham, Massachusetts town in Massachusetts, USA with a population of 5,994 people.
- Chatham, New York town in Columbia County, New York, United States with a population of 3,819 people.
- Chatham, Ohio human settlement in Ohio, United States of America with a population of 2,396 people.
- Chatham, Virginia town in Virginia with a population of 1,413 people.
- Chatham, Pennsylvania unincorporated community in Chester County, Pennsylvania with a population of 578 people.
- Chatham, Louisiana town in Louisiana, USA with a population of 551 people.
- Chatham, New Hampshire town in New Hampshire with a population of 364 people.
- Chatham, Michigan village in Michigan, USA with a population of 203 people.
Other cities in Sangamon County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sangamon County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield | 113,671 | The capital of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County. |
| Woodside | 10,484 | Township in Sangamon County, Illinois |
| Sherman | 4,660 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| Auburn | 4,591 | City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States |
| Rochester | 3,715 | Village in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States |
| Riverton | 3,430 | Village in Illinois |
| Pawnee | 2,646 | City in Oklahoma |
| Buckhart | 1,679 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Jerome | 1,575 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Southern View | 1,557 | City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Williamsville | 1,490 | Village in the United States |
| Leland Grove | 1,451 | City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States |
| Grandview | 1,369 | City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America |
| New Berlin | 1,329 | Township in Sangamon County, Illinois |
| Divernon | 1,096 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Cotton Hill | 869 | Township in Sangamon County, Illinois |
Distance to Other Cities
Chatham distances to largest Illinois cities