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Chilhowee

Missouri · 291 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 $26,528. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $37,500. The poverty rate of 44.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
291
−12%since 2000
from 329 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
806 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 911 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.4
−2%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1862513173824471990201020202024Chilhowee
2024232
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,528
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,688 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,190
−11%since 2000
from $14,850 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
44.0%
+34.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$37,500
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$584
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $272 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
30.4% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+15%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(251)
Black0.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(6)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other6%(18)
Diversity Score22.2%(65)
Diversity Score
22
+1315%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.9%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.9 min
+74%since 2000
from 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.1%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 19.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 46.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.4%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Female
58.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.0%
−72.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chilhowee, Missouri?

Chilhowee, Missouri has about 291 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chilhowee, Missouri?

The typical household in Chilhowee, Missouri earns about $26,528 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 $37,500, and the typical rent is about $584 a month.

How educated are people in Chilhowee, Missouri?

About 16.8% 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 44.0% 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 38 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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