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Chillicothe

Iowa · 76 residents · 0.226 sq mi
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Chillicothe has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,125. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 14 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $70,000. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
76
−16%since 2000
from 90 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
336 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 398 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.5
+16%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4365881101331990201020202024Chillicothe
202483
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,125
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,781 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,476
+13%since 2000
from $19,075 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade41.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance15.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical15.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,000
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
10.0% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−23%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(67)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(3)
Diversity Score22.1%(17)
Diversity Score
22
+697%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+244%since 2000
from 7.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.6%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.2%
+37.2 ptssince 2011
from 32.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.0%
−53.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−89.6 ptssince 2013
from 93.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chillicothe, Iowa?

Chillicothe, Iowa has about 76 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chillicothe, Iowa?

The typical household in Chillicothe, Iowa earns about $53,125 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 $70,000.

How educated are people in Chillicothe, Iowa?

About 14.1% 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 14.1% 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 49 residents, a change of about -39 percent over that period.

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