Chatham County, North Carolina Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Chatham County, North Carolina
Chatham County, North Carolina Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
80,151
Median Age
47.6
Male Median
46.5
Female Median
48.6
Chatham County, North Carolina Population Growth

Chatham County, North Carolina Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +30.5%%.
+30.5%% Growth
Chatham County, North Carolina Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Chatham County, North Carolina Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 47.6 | 80,151 |
| 2023 | 47.6 | 78,319 |
| 2022 | 47.6 | 76,754 |
| 2021 | 47.3 | 75,070 |
| 2020 | 47.3 | 72,853 |
| 2019 | 46.7 | 71,338 |
| 2018 | 46.7 | 69,791 |
| 2017 | 46.3 | 68,364 |
| 2016 | 46.9 | 68,778 |
| 2015 | 46.3 | 67,431 |
| 2014 | 45.5 | 66,050 |
| 2013 | 44.8 | 64,886 |
| 2012 | 44.1 | 63,896 |
| 2011 | 43.3 | 62,506 |
| 2010 | 42.7 | 61,426 |
Chatham County, North Carolina Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.5% |
| 5–17 | 14.9% |
| 18–24 | 6.6% |
| 25–34 | 9.1% |
| 35–54 | 24.8% |
| 55–64 | 15.0% |
| 65+ | 25.2% |
Dependency Ratios for Chatham County, North Carolina
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 80.3
- Youth Dependency:
- 34.9
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 45.4
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Chatham County, North Carolina
The median age in Chatham County, North Carolina is 47.6 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Chatham County, North Carolina is 80,151.
In Chatham County, North Carolina, seniors (ages 65+) make up 25.2% of the population, while children under 18 represent 14.9%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Chatham County, North Carolina is aging.