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Chatham’s population is on average slightly older, more educated, and more affluent than its neighbors and the state as a whole. The median age of residents is 46 compared to 38 for North Carolina. Over 21% of its residents are over 65 years of age. 36% of residents are over 55 years of age. Over half of residents are over 45 years of age. Median income in Chatham is 45% higher than North Carolina as a whole. 36% of Chatham residents have a Bachelor’s Degree or higher, compared to 28% of North Carolina residents.