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Chillicothe

Missouri · 9,515 residents · 7.133 sq mi
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Chillicothe has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,967. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $91,600. The poverty rate of 27.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,515
+6%since 2000
from 8,968 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,334 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,257 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K9K10K1990201020202024Chillicothe
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,967
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,053 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,573
+15%since 2000
from $16,172 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.3%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,600
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$573
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $362 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.7%
−30.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
40.2% rent
Vacancy rate
15.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+41%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(8,808)
Black3.7%(352)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(143)
Asian0.3%(33)
Other1.6%(157)
Diversity Score17.1%(1,631)
Diversity Score
17
+42%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
+37%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.7%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
Female
59.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.8%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chillicothe, Missouri?

Chillicothe, Missouri has about 9,515 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chillicothe, Missouri?

The typical household in Chillicothe, Missouri earns about $31,967 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 $91,600, and the typical rent is about $573 a month.

How educated are people in Chillicothe, Missouri?

About 18.7% 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 27.3% 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 711 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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