Chatham County
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- Population
- 80,151
- Area
- 681.68 sq mi (1,765.54 km²), 27.25 sq mi water
- Median age
- 47.6
- Households
- 33,004
- Persons per household
- 2.4
- Median household income
- $94,317
- Median house value
- $446,200
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Local News
Transit Detour Notice - Apex High School Parade
On Friday, September 25th, 2026, GoCary Route 9 and GoTriangle Route 305 will operate on a detour due to the Apex High School Homecoming Parade.
Every point counts: Illini kick off ITA All-American Championships
The Illini headed to Cary, North Carolina, this past weekend for the ITA All-American Championships prequalifying rounds. Since the announcement of former head coach Evan Clark’s retirement in April, big shoes were left to fill. Under Clark, the Illini emerged as one of the many…
5 Illini set to compete at ITA All-American Championships
Illinois is heading to Cary, North Carolina, this weekend to kick off the ITA All-American Championships. It will send five players to compete as it looks to build momentum early this season. The tournament has been one of collegiate tennis’ premier fall events since 1983, and…
Carolina Journal
Published September 18Judge allows Chatham data center to proceed despite moratorium
A judge will allow a Chatham County data center project to move forward despite the county’s moratorium on new data centers.