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Chillicothe

Illinois · 6,128 residents · 5.274 sq mi
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Chillicothe has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,998. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $116,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,128
+2%since 2000
from 5,996 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,162 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,137 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.6
+8%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Chillicothe
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,998
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,697 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,985
+40%since 2000
from $22,118 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.4%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 10%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food6%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,900
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$724
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $435 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
28.1% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+17%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(5,706)
Black0.2%(13)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(210)
Asian0.2%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.4%(565)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(5,489)
Black0.5%(31)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(290)
Asian0.2%(12)
Other4.8%(295)
Diversity Score23.8%(1,458)
Diversity Score
24
+153%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.6%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+48%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 64.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.2%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
53.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−79.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chillicothe, Illinois?

Chillicothe, Illinois has about 6,128 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chillicothe, Illinois?

The typical household in Chillicothe, Illinois earns about $51,998 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chillicothe, Illinois expensive?

In Chillicothe, Illinois, the median home is worth about $116,900, and the typical rent is about $724 a month.

How educated are people in Chillicothe, Illinois?

About 25.6% of adults age 25 and over in Chillicothe, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chillicothe, Illinois?

About 14.7% of people in Chillicothe, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chillicothe, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Chillicothe, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 221 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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