Chillicothe city, Illinois Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Chillicothe city is a small city located in Illinois. The total population is 6,185. It ranks as the 299th most populous out of 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.

Age Demographics

The median age in Chillicothe city is 43.9 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Chillicothe city is $62,108. This is 24% lower than the state median of $81,702. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 21% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.5%. This is 24% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 5.7%. This is 1% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $128,500. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $250,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Chillicothe city is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 66.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Chillicothe city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.0%. The Black or African American population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 13.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 18.5%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 5.8%.

Education

26.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 37.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Chillicothe city, Illinois is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Illinois state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois. For official data, visit data.census.gov.