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Chatham, LA
Town in Jackson Parish, Louisiana.
Population
534
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
540
ZIP codes
0
Chatham and its ZIP codes
Chatham at a glance
- Chatham is about 5.1 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $37,353, 39% below the Louisiana median of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $42,500 (80% below Louisiana) and median rent is $758 a month.
Local data for Chatham, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chatham, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$37,353
Poverty rate
14.4%
Median home value
$42,500
Median rent
$758/mo
Homeownership
60.1%
Bachelor's or higher
17.4%
Median age
45.3
Average commute
34.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (61), German Americans (47), Dutch Americans (16).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson Parish. PPP loans are for Chatham.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,554
3,943 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,417
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$129M
FY 2026, $8,613 per person
How people get to work
Chatham, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.2%
- Carpooled2.2%
- Public transit1.6%
- Walked10.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other7.0%
- Worked from home2.2%
Average one-way commute: 34.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chatham, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
377
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
29
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 33°F
57.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chatham, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.9%
U.S. 33.3% +13.6 pts
Diabetes
18.9%
U.S. 12.1% +6.8 pts
Smoking
22.6%
U.S. 12.8% +9.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Chatham
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ErosTown | 5.4 mi | 1 |
| CalhounCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.4 |
| East HodgeVillage | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| North HodgeVillage | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| JonesboroTown | 16 mi | 4.8 |
| SikesVillage | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| QuitmanVillage | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| ChoudrantVillage | 17 mi | 4.2 |
| HodgeVillage | 17 mi | 1 |
| RustonCity | 18 mi | 21.2 |
| BawcomvilleCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.2 |
| BrownsvilleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.5 |
| DodsonVillage | 20 mi | 2.5 |
| ClaiborneCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 10 |
| DownsvilleVillage | 22 mi | 0.7 |
| GramblingCity | 22 mi | 5.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chatham, LA in?
- Chatham is in Jackson Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Chatham, LA?
- About 534 people live in Chatham, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chatham?
- Nearby places include Eros (5.4 mi), Calhoun (15 mi), East Hodge (16 mi), North Hodge (16 mi), Jonesboro (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023