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Chillicothe

Iowa · 97 residents · 0.226 sq mi
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Chillicothe has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $56,700. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
97
+8%since 2000
from 90 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
429 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 398 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.5
−13%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4365881101331990201020202024Chillicothe
202483
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,417
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,781 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,083
+5%since 2000
from $19,075 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.4%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.316
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services11.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration11.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food7.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,700
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
51.4%
−38.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
8.6% rent
Vacancy rate
18.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
−34%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(88)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(2)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99%(96)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.6%(2)
Diversity Score
3
−8%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.5 min
+325%since 2000
from 7.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.7%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.6%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
45.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chillicothe, Iowa?

Chillicothe, Iowa has about 97 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chillicothe, Iowa?

The typical household in Chillicothe, Iowa earns about $50,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chillicothe, Iowa expensive?

In Chillicothe, Iowa, the median home is worth about $56,700.

How educated are people in Chillicothe, Iowa?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Chillicothe, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chillicothe, Iowa?

About 6.1% of people in Chillicothe, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chillicothe, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Chillicothe, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 28 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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