Childress County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Childress County, Texas has a population of 6,743, the 189th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $58,654 and the median home value is $125,400. The poverty rate is 15.3%.

Childress County Quick Facts

Population 6,743

Median Household Income $58,65490% MOE ±$17,186

Median Home Value $125,40090% MOE ±$72,371

Poverty Rate 15.3%90% MOE ±6.6 pts

Unemployment Rate 0.5%90% MOE ±0.7 pts

Median Age 35.9 years90% MOE ±2.9 years

Homeownership Rate 71.0%90% MOE ±8.0 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 11.8%90% MOE ±3.0 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 79.4%

Cities/Places 1

Population 6,743 189th of 254

Median Income $58,654 25% lower than state

Poverty Rate 15.3%

Unemployment 0.5%

How Childress County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	7,253	6,743	-7.0%
Median household income	$53,143	$58,654	No clear change (+10.4%)
Median home value¹	$105,226	$125,400	No clear change (+19.2%)
Median gross rent	$917	$913	No clear change (-0.4%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Childress

$58,654

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Childress

$125,400

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 23.8%

$25K-$50K 22.5%

$50K-$100K 25.7%

$100K+ 28.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.8%

$10K-$15K

3.2%

$15K-$20K

9.5%

$20K-$25K

3.3%

$25K-$30K

4.7%

$30K-$35K

0.3%

$35K-$40K

11.8%

$40K-$45K

3.8%

$45K-$50K

2.0%

$50K-$60K

5.2%

$60K-$75K

8.6%

$75K-$100K

11.8%

$100K-$125K

9.5%

$125K-$150K

5.8%

$150K-$200K

3.2%

$200K+

9.6%

Employment

0.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

46.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.0%

Renter 29.0%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $913/mo 18.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.2%

18-34

28.0%

35-54

26.6%

55-74

17.4%

75+

7.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Childress County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Childress	5,834	$57,644	14.4%	$85,900

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Population Overview

Childress County is located in Texas with a total population of 6,743. It is the 189th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Childress County is 35.9 years. This is about the same as the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Childress County is $58,654. This is 25% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.3%. This is 11% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 0.5%. This is 90% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $125,400. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Childress County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Childress County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 31.9%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

11.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 65% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 79.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Childress County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Childress County, Texas?

Childress County has a population of 6,743, making it the 189th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Childress County?

The median household income in Childress County is $58,654 with a poverty rate of 15.3%.

How many cities are in Childress County, Texas?

Childress County contains 1 Census-designated place.