Chillicothe, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Chillicothe, Texas had a total population of 479, the 1283rd largest city in Texas, with a median household income of $59,000, which is 25% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 5.4%.
Key Takeaways
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.1x.
Chillicothe Quick Facts
How Chillicothe 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 | 777 | 479 | -38.4% |
| Median household income | $71,712 | $59,000 | No clear change (-17.7%) |
| Median home value¹ | $49,844 | $65,500 | No clear change (+31.4%) |
| Median gross rent | $923 | $844 | No clear change (-8.6%) |
How Chillicothe 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: 48.2%
- Black: 11.1%
- Hispanic: 32.4%
- Asian: 0.4%
- 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: 31.8%
- HS Diploma: 23.5%
- Some College: 18.1%
- Associate's: 6.5%
- Bachelor's: 17.0%
- Graduate+: 3.3%
Chillicothe Rankings in Texas
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Other Cities in Hardeman County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quanah | 2,109 | $51,161 | 14.3% | $71,100 |
Cities Similar to Chillicothe
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | 477 | $58,750 | $158,900 | 10.7% | 8.2% |
| Wells | 484 | N/A | $140,600 | 4.5% | 42.1% |
| Christoval | 490 | N/A | $167,100 | 28.0% | 0.0% |
| Coupland | 491 | N/A | $230,900 | 23.8% | 9.6% |
| Ratamosa | 465 | N/A | $222,800 | 26.0% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 479, Chillicothe'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
Chillicothe is a small community located in Texas, within Hardeman County. The total population is 479. It ranks as the 1283rd most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Chillicothe is 29.9 years. This is 16% lower than the state median of 35.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Chillicothe is $59,000. 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 5.4%. This is 61% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $65,500. Housing costs are 77% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.1x, Chillicothe is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Chillicothe is White (non-Hispanic), making up 48.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 32.4%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.
Education
20.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% 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 68.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Chillicothe, 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 Chillicothe, Texas?
Chillicothe, Texas has a population of 479 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Chillicothe, TX?
The median household income in Chillicothe is $59,000, which is 27% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Chillicothe, TX?
The poverty rate in Chillicothe is 5.4%. This means approximately 26 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Chillicothe, Texas?
Chillicothe's population is 48.2% White, 11.1% Black, 32.4% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.4% Asian.
What is the median home value in Chillicothe, TX?
The median home value in Chillicothe is $65,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.1x.
How educated is Chillicothe, Texas?
20.2% of adults (25+) in Chillicothe hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.