Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Chillicothe, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,923

Median Agei

38.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87.2%7,778

Black

4.9%434

Two or More

4.3%388

Hispanic/Latino

2.6%233

Other

0.4%35

Asian

0.3%29

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%25

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.6%619

High School Diploma

33%2,122

Some College (<1 yr)

8.7%559

Some College (1+ yr)

8.6%555

Associate's Degree

7.3%467

Bachelor's Degree

10.7%688

Master's Degree

3.6%231

Professional Degree

0.5%34

Doctorate

1.3%84

HS or Higher

83.3%

BA or Higher

16.1%

Graduate+

5.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$127,000

Median Renti

$782

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

63.5%2,151

Renter-Occupied

36.5%1,239

Total Units

3,871

Homeownership

63.5%

Vacancy Rate

12.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

9%193

$50K–$100K

26%559

$100K–$150K

29.1%627

$150K–$200K

12.2%262

$200K–$300K

15.2%328

$300K–$500K

8%173

$500K–$1M

0.4%9

Rent Distribution

Under $500

252

$500–$750

290

$750–$1,000

386

$1,000–$1,250

190

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

3.1%119

2000–2009

4.1%158

1990–1999

6%233

1980–1989

8.8%342

1970–1979

15.6%602

1960–1969

15%579

1950–1959

19.8%766

1940–1949

12.5%485

1939 or earlier

15.2%587

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

61.8%2,096

Electricity

34.2%1,159

Bottled/LP Gas

2.1%72

Fuel Oil

0.8%26

Wood

0.5%18

Other

0.4%13

No Fuel

0.2%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$54,493

Mean Household Incomei

$75,509

Per Capita Incomei

$30,049

Poverty Ratei

14.4%

Unemploymenti

3.6%

Labor Forcei

3,681

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6%205

$10K–$15K

6.5%221

$15K–$20K

2.6%88

$20K–$25K

5.3%181

$25K–$30K

4.9%167

$30K–$35K

5%171

$35K–$40K

3.5%119

$40K–$45K

5.5%187

$45K–$50K

4.5%153

$50K–$60K

12.5%425

$60K–$75K

11.1%377

$75K–$100K

13.3%451

$100K–$125K

7.3%246

$125K–$150K

3.2%110

$150K–$200K

4.3%145

$200K+

4.2%144

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

226

Residentsi

273

Avg. Tenant Renti

$393/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

3 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing100 homes90% occupied$422/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers91 homes78% occupied$367/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 835 homes94% occupied$377/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $54,493/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

62.6%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

27.7%

Low income$27K–$44K/yr

8.8%

Moderate / aboveOver $44K/yr

0.9%

Who Receives This Housing

65.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

7.5% of subsidized households are minority

44.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

48.8% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

800.9%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Korea

Germany

Mexico

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

480(6.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

86.9%Insured

13.1%Uninsured