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Chillicothe

Ohio · 21,815 residents (2025 est.) · 10.5 sq mi
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Chillicothe has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,086. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 22% 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 $162,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% 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
21,902
Unchangedsince 2000
from 21,796 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,086 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,076 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.7
+2%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:21,815 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
22K22K22K22K22K1990201020202024Chillicothe
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,086
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,991 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,688
+82%since 2000
from $19,101 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.479
+5%since 2010
from 0.454 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$887
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $435 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 61.5% in 2000
39.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+28%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(19,343)
Black7.5%(1,631)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(182)
Asian0.6%(120)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.9%(4,563)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(18,589)
Black8%(1,754)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(70)
Asian0.5%(113)
Other6.3%(1,376)
Diversity Score33.7%(7,371)
Diversity Score
34
+61%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.5%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+39%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−12.3 ptssince 2011
from 17.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 60.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.7%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2012
from 20.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.9%
−79.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.8%
+13.1 ptssince 2017
from 73.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 97.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chillicothe, Ohio?

Chillicothe, Ohio has about 21,902 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chillicothe, Ohio?

The typical household in Chillicothe, Ohio earns about $54,086 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chillicothe, Ohio expensive?

In Chillicothe, Ohio, the median home is worth about $162,500, and the typical rent is about $887 a month.

How educated are people in Chillicothe, Ohio?

About 21.8% of adults age 25 and over in Chillicothe, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chillicothe, Ohio?

About 17.4% of people in Chillicothe, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chillicothe, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Chillicothe, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 19 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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