Chatham, Louisiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Chatham, Louisiana
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| Town of Chatham | |
| Motto(s):
"Gateway to Caney Lake"
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Location of Chatham in Jackson Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.15 sq mi (2.98 km2) |
| • Land | 0.99 sq mi (2.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.16 sq mi (0.42 km2) |
| Elevation | 180 ft (50 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 491 |
| • Density | 496.96/sq mi (191.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-14485 |
| Website | Town of Chatham, Louisiana |
Chatham is a small town located in Jackson Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. In 2020, about 491 people lived there. Chatham is considered part of the larger Ruston area.
Just southwest of Chatham, you'll find a popular spot called Caney Lake. This lake is also home to the Jimmie Davis State Park, a great place for outdoor activities.
Where is Chatham Located?
Chatham is found at specific coordinates: 32.309036 degrees North and 92.451359 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact location on a map.
The town covers a total area of about 1.1 square miles (2.98 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but about 0.2 square miles (0.42 square kilometers) is water.
Who Lives in Chatham?
The population of Chatham has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there:
- 1910: 181 people
- 1920: 186 people
- 1930: 391 people
- 1940: 605 people
- 1950: 833 people
- 1960: 758 people
- 1970: 827 people
- 1980: 714 people
- 1990: 617 people
- 2000: 623 people
- 2010: 557 people
- 2020: 491 people
As of the 2020 census, Chatham had 491 residents. There were 316 households and 157 families living in the town. The community is made up of people from various backgrounds, including White, Black or African American, Native American, and Asian residents, as well as those of mixed heritage or Hispanic/Latino descent.
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Location of Chatham in Jackson Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
