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Chillicothe

Missouri · 9,114 residents (2025 est.) · 7.133 sq mi
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Chillicothe has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,493. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $127,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,923
−1%since 2000
from 8,968 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,251 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,257 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.2
−4%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:9,114 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K9K10K1990201020202024Chillicothe
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,493
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,053 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,049
+86%since 2000
from $16,172 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.3%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.481
+7%since 2010
from 0.450 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,000
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$782
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $362 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
36.5% rent
Vacancy rate
12.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.2%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+15%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
38
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(8,374)
Black3.6%(323)
Hispanic / Latino1%(86)
Asian0.4%(35)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.1%(1,084)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(7,778)
Black4.9%(434)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(233)
Asian0.3%(29)
Other5%(449)
Diversity Score29.3%(2,616)
Diversity Score
29
+143%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+56%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 53.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.6%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
Female
57.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2012
from 16.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.1%
−74.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2017
from 62.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.1%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 98.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chillicothe, Missouri?

Chillicothe, Missouri has about 8,923 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chillicothe, Missouri?

The typical household in Chillicothe, Missouri earns about $54,493 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chillicothe, Missouri expensive?

In Chillicothe, Missouri, the median home is worth about $127,000, and the typical rent is about $782 a month.

How educated are people in Chillicothe, Missouri?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Chillicothe, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chillicothe, Missouri?

About 16.8% of people in Chillicothe, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chillicothe, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Chillicothe, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 119 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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