Chatham Town, Virginia
As of the census of 2000, there were 1338 people in the town, organized into 554 households, and 350 families living in the town. The population density was 654.6 people per square mile (252.74/kmē), it is the 244th most populated town in terms of population density. There were 612 housing units at an average density of 300 per square mile (115.83/kmē). The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.87. Age range in the town was well distributed with 19.6% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 20.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 100 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.7 males. The median age was 43.2 years, The median age of males and females living in Chatham Town was 39.2 and 47.7 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 957 White, 349 Black or African American, 8 American Indian, Asian, Native Hawaiian, 17 from two or more races and 7 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the town was $38938, it is 137th wealthiest town by median household income in Virginia. The median income for a family in the town was $50391, making its Virginia's 116th highest town by median family income. The per capita income for the town was $20785, making it the 126th wealthiest town by per capita income among the Virginia. The median income was $22321, Males had a median income of $25521 versus $20057 for females.
In 2000, 307 pupils and students, of which 141 are male and 166 are female, 22.94% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 31 nursery or pri school, 13 kindergarten, 138 elementary school, 89 high school and 36 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1338 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1338 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1335 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1322 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1306 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1296 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1289 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1280 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1272 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1518 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1518 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 15 | 16 | 31 |
| Kindergarten | 1 | 12 | 13 |
| Elementary school | 63 | 75 | 138 |
| High school | 48 | 41 | 89 |
| College or graduate school | 14 | 22 | 36 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham town, Virginia | $38938 | $50391 | $20785 |
| Pittsylvania County, Virginia | $35153 | $41175 | $16991 |
| Virginia, United States | $46677 | $54169 | $23975 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |