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Chilhowee

Missouri · 295 residents (2025 est.) · 0.361 sq mi
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Chilhowee has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,458. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 97 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 25.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
70% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
232
−29%since 2000
from 329 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
643 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 911 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.6
+1%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:295 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1862513173824471990201020202024Chilhowee
2024232
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,458
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,688 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,044
+89%since 2000
from $14,850 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+25.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.4%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
+47%since 2010
from 0.268 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade14.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information13.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$725
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $272 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
29.9% rent
Vacancy rate
26.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.7%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.6%
+41.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(315)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(216)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.7%(11)
Diversity Score16.3%(38)
Diversity Score
16
+940%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+8%since 2000
from 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.6%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
22.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−17.9 ptssince 2011
from 19.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.9%
+19.7 ptssince 2011
from 46.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.5%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Female
45.7%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.6%
−13.2 ptssince 2012
from 30.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.3%
−68.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.7%
+17.0 ptssince 2017
from 73.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 97.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chilhowee, Missouri?

Chilhowee, Missouri has about 232 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chilhowee, Missouri?

The typical household in Chilhowee, Missouri earns about $56,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chilhowee, Missouri expensive?

In Chilhowee, Missouri, the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Chilhowee, Missouri?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Chilhowee, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chilhowee, Missouri?

About 25.4% of people in Chilhowee, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chilhowee, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Chilhowee, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 97 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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