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Chilton

Texas · 698 residents · 3.951 sq mi
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Chilton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,875. Population has declined 13% since 2023. Median home value has more than doubled since 2023, reaching $213,000. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 126%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
698
−13%since 2023
from 804 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
177 / sq mi
−13%since 2023
from 203 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
35.6
−12%since 2023
from 40.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
5166748329901K201020202024Chilton
2024698
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,875
+139%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $38,182 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,218
−31%since 2023
from $79,966 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.0%
+34.2 ptssince 2023
from 28.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
−7.4 ptssince 2023
from 25.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.568
−17%since 2023
from 0.681 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$213,000
+126%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $91,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 76.0% in 2023
18.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
2.9%
−13.7 ptssince 2023
from 16.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.4%
−25.3 ptssince 2023
from 40.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
−5%since 2023
from 2.4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
96
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic35.3%(284)
Black17.9%(144)
Hispanic / Latino42.3%(340)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.5%(36)
Diversity Score82.8%(666)
2024
White, non-Hispanic27.9%(195)
Black16.3%(114)
Hispanic / Latino53.9%(376)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(13)
Diversity Score75.6%(528)
Diversity Score
76
−9%since 2023
from 83 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 19.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
67.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 69.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+3%since 2023
from 24.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.7%
−33.4 ptssince 2023
from 86.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
47.3%
+33.4 ptssince 2023
from 13.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−14.8 ptssince 2023
from 20.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.2%
+10.4 ptssince 2023
from 60.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 16.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 43.0% in 2023
Female
51.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 57.0% in 2023
Foreign born
20.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 13.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.9%
−13.0 ptssince 2023
from 23.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
72.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2023
from 61.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
42.2%
−19.9 ptssince 2023
from 62.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
45.0%
+14.6 ptssince 2023
from 30.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chilton, Texas?

Chilton, Texas has about 698 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chilton, Texas?

The typical household in Chilton, Texas earns about $93,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chilton, Texas expensive?

In Chilton, Texas, the median home is worth about $213,000.

How educated are people in Chilton, Texas?

About 23.4% of adults age 25 and over in Chilton, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chilton, Texas?

About 18.3% of people in Chilton, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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