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Chatham, Illinois, in Sangamon county, is 9 miles S of Springfield, Illinois (center to center) and 78 miles NE of St. Louis, Missouri. The village benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Springfield metropolitan area. Chatham contains a population of approximately 8,583.
In Chatham, about 70% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Chatham, at least compared to other villages of its size.
In 2000, Chatham had a median family income of $64,257. The typical family in Chatham is better off than most in Illinois. The village has a large middle class. Interestingly, lots of people in Chatham have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in the village.
Political donors in Chatham favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,700. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the village.
Chatham has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 86% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the village are newer than those found in most places.
In Chatham, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Chatham to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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