Childress, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Childress, Texas had a total population of 5,834, the 389th largest city in Texas, with a median household income of $57,644, which is 27% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 14.4%.
Key Takeaways
- Only 9.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x.
- Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 0.4%.
Childress Quick Facts
How Childress 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 | 6,201 | 5,834 | -5.9% |
| Median household income | $47,382 | $57,644 | No clear change (+21.7%) |
| Median home value¹ | $96,241 | $85,900 | No clear change (-10.7%) |
| Median gross rent | $911 | $910 | No clear change (-0.1%) |
How Childress Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 50.5%
- Black: 7.6%
- Hispanic: 35.1%
- Asian: 0.2%
- Other: 0.0%
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 22.0%
- HS Diploma: 38.9%
- Some College: 25.5%
- Associate's: 4.1%
- Bachelor's: 7.6%
- Graduate+: 2.0%
Childress Rankings in Texas
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Cities Similar to Childress
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie | 5,770 | $57,488 | $174,300 | 13.4% | 16.7% |
| Slaton | 5,761 | $56,676 | $84,600 | 9.4% | 15.7% |
| Littlefield | 5,822 | $60,636 | $79,400 | 15.6% | 14.7% |
| Edna | 6,027 | $59,600 | $117,800 | 15.4% | 24.6% |
| Alpine | 6,014 | $60,139 | $219,800 | 45.1% | 8.6% |
Population Overview
Childress is a small city located in Texas, within Childress County. The total population is 5,834. It ranks as the 389th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Childress is 35.6 years. This is about the same as the state median of 35.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Childress is $57,644. This is 27% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 29% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.4%. This is 5% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 0.4%. This is 92% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $85,900. Housing costs are 70% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Childress is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 65.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Childress is White (non-Hispanic), making up 50.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 35.1%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.
Education
9.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 72% 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 78.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Childress, Texas 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 Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Childress, Texas?
Childress, Texas has a population of 5,834 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Childress, TX?
The median household income in Childress is $57,644, which is 29% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Childress, TX?
The poverty rate in Childress is 14.4%. This means approximately 636 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Childress, Texas?
Childress's population is 50.5% White, 7.6% Black, 35.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.2% Asian.
What is the median home value in Childress, TX?
The median home value in Childress is $85,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.5x.
How educated is Childress, Texas?
9.6% of adults (25+) in Childress hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 2.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.