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Childress

Texas · 6,105 residents · 8.26 sq mi
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Childress has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,871. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $49,700. At a median age of 32.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,105
−10%since 2000
from 6,778 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
739 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 821 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.3
−10%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Childress
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,871
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,536 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,269
+22%since 2000
from $11,708 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,700
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$592
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $340 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.3%
−37.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
31.5% rent
Vacancy rate
24.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
−24%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.5%(4,102)
Black15.5%(1,052)
Hispanic / Latino22.4%(1,516)
Asian0.3%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.5%(4,646)
2010
White, non-Hispanic56.8%(3,468)
Black11.1%(680)
Hispanic / Latino29.8%(1,822)
Asian0.8%(46)
Other0.2%(11)
Diversity Score70.6%(4,309)
Diversity Score
71
+3%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.9%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.2 min
+18%since 2000
from 8.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.1%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
Female
37.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.2%
−50.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Childress, Texas?

Childress, Texas has about 6,105 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Childress, Texas?

The typical household in Childress, Texas earns about $39,871 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 $49,700, and the typical rent is about $592 a month.

How educated are people in Childress, Texas?

About 14.5% 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 1,059 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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