Chilhowee, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Chilhowee, Missouri had a total population of 232, the 700th largest town in Missouri, with a median household income of $56,458, which is 20% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 25.4%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (25.4%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
- Only 9.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
- Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 1.9%.
Chilhowee Quick Facts
How Chilhowee Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 280 | 232 | -17.1% |
| Median household income | $54,000 | $56,458 | +4.6% |
How Chilhowee Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 40 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Chilhowee Rankings in Missouri
Explore Missouri Rankings
Other Cities in Johnson County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrensburg | 19,582 | $57,067 | 16.2% | $222,200 |
| Whiteman AFB | 3,517 | $54,641 | 13.3% | $328,800 |
| Knob Noster | 2,838 | $62,353 | 6.0% | $202,600 |
| Holden | 1,989 | $63,056 | 19.2% | $148,200 |
| Leeton | 660 | $51,917 | 14.0% | $99,600 |
| Kingsville | 360 | $67,171 | 6.7% | $96,500 |
| Centerview | 248 | $60,000 | 19.8% | $61,000 |
| La Tour | 132 | N/A | 21.2% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Chilhowee
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Springs | 230 | N/A | $146,400 | 26.8% | 40.0% |
| Rocheport | 231 | $57,083 | $223,300 | 41.0% | 10.0% |
| Anniston | 241 | N/A | N/A | 2.4% | 17.0% |
| Old Monroe | 236 | $61,250 | $155,900 | 8.7% | 5.6% |
| Edgar Springs | 224 | $51,771 | $95,000 | 19.6% | 14.7% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 232, Chilhowee's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Chilhowee is a small community located in Missouri, within Johnson County. The total population is 232. It ranks as the 700th most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.
Age Demographics
The median age in Chilhowee is 37.6 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 39.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Chilhowee is $56,458. This is 20% lower than the state median of $70,702. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 25.4%. This is 102% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 1.9%. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 4.0%. 70.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 68.1%.
Race & Ethnicity
Chilhowee has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 5.2%.
Education
9.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 70% lower than the state rate of 32.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.6%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Chilhowee, Missouri is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Missouri state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
Free data download: Get all Missouri city and county demographics as CSV. Download Cities CSV | Download Counties CSV
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Chilhowee, Missouri?
Chilhowee, Missouri has a population of 232 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Chilhowee, MO?
The median household income in Chilhowee is $56,458, which is 30% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Chilhowee, MO?
The poverty rate in Chilhowee is 25.4%. This means approximately 59 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Chilhowee, Missouri?
Chilhowee's population is 93.1% White, 0.0% Black, 2.2% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Chilhowee, MO?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Chilhowee — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Chilhowee, Missouri?
9.7% of adults (25+) in Chilhowee hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.