Childress County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Childress County is located in Texas with a total population of 6,772. It is the 189th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Childress County is 33.6 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Childress County is $60,333. This is 21% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 23% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.8%. This is 29% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 0.5%. This is 90% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $115,100. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Childress County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 63.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% 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 54.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 34.0%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

11.5% 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 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.9%.