Economy & Jobs — Chatham County, Georgia

Employment

Total Establishments8,829
Total Employees152,448
Avg Annual Employment170,836
Avg Annual Pay$61,834
Total Annual Wages$10,563,476,176
Annual Payroll (thousands)$7,846,564
Unemployment Rate6.2%

Income

Median Household Income$66,171
Poverty Rate14.0%
IRS Returns135,900
Total AGI (thousands)$11,163,067
Average AGI per Return$82,142

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$2,450,943,084
Per Capita$8,300
Population Basis295,291

Agriculture

Total Farms4
Land in Farms (acres)5,557
Avg Farm Size (acres)1,389
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants390
Fast Food351
Bars49
Coffee & Snacks77