Chatham, MA is a picturesque small town on the south-eastern peninsula of Cape Cod. With an estimated population of 6,554 and a density of 371.61 people per square mile, Chatham is known for its community engagement and strong sense of identity. It has plenty of year-round outdoor activities on offer such as fishing, swimming, oyster farming, boating and hiking through the nearby nature reserves. The vibrant commercial area in the heart of town includes local shops like Crosby's Marketplace and Chatham Hardware & Home Center as well as eateries like Emack & Bolio's Ice Cream Parlor. Beyond this there are several other organizations that make up the township including Chatham Historical Society, Bikeways Committee or Clean Water Coalition which are actively engaged in promoting environmental awareness in the community. Local sporting events are mainly held during summertime such as the Chatham A's baseball team or the Chatham Anglers Baseball games.
The population in Chatham is 6,554. There are 406 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Chatham is 62.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Chatham is 2.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Chatham
- 59.2% are married
- 11.8% are divorced
- 19.3% are married with children
- 7.8% have children, but are single
Race in Chatham
- 91.6% are White
- 2.4% are Black
- 0.6% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander