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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Chilhowee

Missouri · 329 residents · 0.361 sq mi
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Chilhowee has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,688. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $36,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
329
Unchangedsince 1990
from 329 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
37.1
−11%since 1990
from 41.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1862513173824471990201020202024Chilhowee
2024232
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 56.7%(22)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 95.2%(17)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 148.5%(28)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 198.8%(29)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 246.7%(22)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.3%(34)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4418.8%(62)
US avg: 16%
45 to 547.9%(26)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6410.3%(34)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 749.1%(30)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 845.8%(19)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.8%(6)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,688
+78%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,656 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,850
+93%since 1990
from $7,713 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.3%
−18.4 ptssince 1990
from 27.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$36,600
+47%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$272
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $264 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
71.1%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 73.8% in 1990
28.9% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(320)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(315)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Colombian0.9%(2)
Ancestry
English19.8%(46)
American17.7%(41)
German14.2%(33)
Irish7.8%(18)
Italian7.3%(17)
French2.6%(6)
Swedish2.6%(6)
Scottish2.2%(5)
Welsh2.2%(5)
Czech0.9%(2)
Polish0.4%(1)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.4%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.2%
+18.4 ptssince 1990
from 55.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
−31%since 1990
from 36.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.2%(34)
Married54.8%(74)
Widowed4.4%(6)
Divorced15.6%(21)
Women 15+
Never married12.7%(17)
Married52.2%(70)
Widowed23.1%(31)
Divorced11.9%(16)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chilhowee, Missouri?

Chilhowee, Missouri has about 329 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Chilhowee, Missouri?

The typical household in Chilhowee, Missouri earns about $29,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chilhowee, Missouri expensive?

In Chilhowee, Missouri, the median home is worth about $36,600, and the typical rent is about $272 a month.

How educated are people in Chilhowee, Missouri?

About 4.4% 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 9.3% of people in Chilhowee, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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

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