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Chatham, VA
Town in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
Population
1,448
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
714
ZIP codes
0
Chatham and its ZIP codes
Chatham at a glance
- Chatham is about 3.2 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $58,661, 37% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $174,300 (55% below Virginia) and median rent is $1,004 a month.
Local data for Chatham, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chatham, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,661
Poverty rate
7.8%
Median home value
$174,300
Median rent
$1,004/mo
Homeownership
67.2%
Bachelor's or higher
36.1%
Median age
38.7
Average commute
17.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (155), Irish Americans (117), Scottish Americans (71).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pittsylvania County. PPP loans are for Chatham.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,411
13,000 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$447M
FY 2026, $7,390 per person
How people get to work
Chatham, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.1%
- Carpooled3.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home4.4%
Average one-way commute: 17.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chatham, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
970
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
21
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 24°F
47.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chatham, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.8%
U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts
Diabetes
17.8%
U.S. 12.1% +5.7 pts
Smoking
19.5%
U.S. 12.8% +6.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.0%
U.S. 11.1% +0.9 pts
Cities near Chatham
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BlairsCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 3.5 |
| GretnaTown | 9.2 mi | 1.7 |
| Mount HermonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 5.6 |
| DanvilleCity | 16 mi | 42.8 |
| MotleyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4 |
| PenhookCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 11.2 |
| HurtTown | 20 mi | 3.5 |
| Union HallCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 14.5 |
| Milton, NCTown | 22 mi | 0.4 |
| AltavistaTown | 22 mi | 5.4 |
| North ShoreCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 14 |
| Mountain RoadCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 8.6 |
| Laurel ParkCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.3 |
| ChatmossCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 5.4 |
| Sandy LevelCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 6.7 |
| HalifaxTown | 26 mi | 3.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chatham, VA in?
- Chatham is in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Chatham, VA?
- About 1,448 people live in Chatham, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chatham?
- Nearby places include Blairs (8.6 mi), Gretna (9.2 mi), Mount Hermon (10 mi), Danville (16 mi), Motley (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023