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Childress

Texas · 6,778 residents · 8.26 sq mi
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Childress has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,536. Population has grown 34% since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $43,700. Households here earn about 34% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,778
+34%since 1990
from 5,046 in 1990
1990 – 2025
821 / sq mi
+34%since 1990
from 611 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.8
−16%since 1990
from 42.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Childress
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,536
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,160 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,708
+20%since 1990
from $9,785 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.6%
−14.9 ptssince 1990
from 33.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$43,700
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$340
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $271 in 1990
US average: $602
68.6%
−4.2 ptssince 1990
from 72.8% in 1990
31.4% rent
1.6
−15%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(4,159)
Black5.1%(258)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(730)
Asian0.7%(35)
Diversity Score56.6%(2,857)
2000
White, non-Hispanic60.5%(4,102)
Black15.5%(1,052)
Hispanic / Latino22.4%(1,516)
Asian0.3%(23)
Diversity Score68.5%(4,646)
69
+21%since 1990
from 57 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.2%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.3%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 58.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.8%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

8.6 min
−6%since 1990
from 9.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Childress, Texas?

Childress, Texas has about 6,778 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Childress, Texas?

The typical household in Childress, Texas earns about $26,536 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Childress, Texas expensive?

In Childress, Texas, the median home is worth about $43,700, and the typical rent is about $340 a month.

How educated are people in Childress, Texas?

About 8.2% of adults age 25 and over in Childress, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Childress, Texas?

About 18.6% of people in Childress, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Childress, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Childress, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,732 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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

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