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The Chathams School District
The Chathams School District is a unified school district in New Jersey with a community population of 20,509. The median household income is $222,143 and the median age is 39.9.
20,509
Population
1796
People / sq mi
$222,143
Median Income
39.9
Median Age
The Chathams School District covers 11 sq mi of land at 1795.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 77.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.2% |
| Asian | 58.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$222,143
Median Household Income
$109,112
Per Capita Income
1.0%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment
Housing
$1,017,900
Median Home Value
$2,551
Median Rent
83.4%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
98.9%
High School+
82.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Chathams School District serves a community with a population of 20,509 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in New Jersey.
The median household income in The Chathams School District is $222,143, with a per capita income of $109,112. The poverty rate is 1.0%.
The Chathams School District is 77.3% White, 0.2% Black or African American, 58.5% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In The Chathams School District, 98.9% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 82.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in The Chathams School District is $1,017,900, with a median rent of $2,551. The homeownership rate is 83.4%.
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Data for The Chathams School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3400004).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.