Chatham (CDP), Massachusetts facts for kids
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Chatham, Massachusetts
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Location in Barnstable County and the state of Massachusetts.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Barnstable |
| Town | Chatham |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.49 sq mi (9.03 km2) |
| • Land | 2.64 sq mi (6.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.85 sq mi (2.20 km2) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,551 |
| • Density | 588.17/sq mi (227.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
02633
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| Area code(s) | 508 |
| FIPS code | 25-12960 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0615912 |
Chatham is a special area called a census-designated place (CDP). It is located within the larger town of Chatham in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States. In 2020, about 1,551 people lived in this CDP. The entire town of Chatham has a larger population of 6,125 people.
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Exploring Chatham's Location and Size
Chatham is found at specific coordinates: 41.679321 degrees North and 69.961868 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
Land and Water Areas
The CDP of Chatham covers a total area of about 9.0 square kilometers (3.5 square miles). Most of this area is land, measuring around 6.8 square kilometers (2.6 square miles). The rest, about 2.2 square kilometers (0.85 square miles), is covered by water. This means a good portion of Chatham is near or includes water bodies.
Understanding Chatham's Population
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| 2020 | 1,551 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 1,667 people living in the Chatham CDP. These people lived in 813 households, with 438 of them being families. The area had about 243 people per square kilometer.
Who Lives in Chatham?
The people living in Chatham come from various backgrounds. Most residents are White. There are also people who identify as Black or African American, Native American, Asian, and those from other backgrounds. Some residents also identify as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of all the households in 2000, about 13.5% had children under 18 living there. Many households (45.4%) were married couples living together. About 40% of all households were made up of individuals living alone. A significant number (22.1%) of these individuals were 65 years old or older.
Age Groups in Chatham
The population in Chatham is spread across different age groups. About 13.6% of the people were under 18 years old. A large portion, 32.5%, were 65 years or older. The average age of people in Chatham was 53 years old.
Income in Chatham
In 2000, the average income for a household in Chatham was about $47,037. For families, the average income was higher, around $65,938. The average income per person in the CDP was about $28,542. A small number of families and individuals lived with lower incomes.
