Chilton, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 698, Chilton'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

Chilton is a small community located in Texas, within Falls County. The total population is 698. It ranks as the 1151st most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Chilton 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 Chilton is $93,875. This is 20% higher than the state median of $78,476. It is also 16% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.3%. This is 33% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.7%. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $213,000. Housing costs are 25% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Chilton is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Chilton is Hispanic or Latino, making up 53.9% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 27.9%.

Education

23.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% 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 67.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Chilton, 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.