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Chilhowie

Virginia · 1,599 residents (2025 est.) · 2.534 sq mi
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Chilhowie has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,429. Population has grown 33% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $153,600. Households here earn about 45% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% 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
2,428
+33%since 2000
from 1,827 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
958 / sq mi
+33%since 2000
from 721 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.5
−10%since 2000
from 47.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,599 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Chilhowie
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,429
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,266 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,786
+61%since 2000
from $16,657 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.0%
+26.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
−6%since 2010
from 0.425 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,600
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$802
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
33.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+16%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
65
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(1,714)
Black3.1%(56)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(39)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.7%(233)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(2,038)
Black4.4%(108)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(152)
Asian0.9%(23)
Other4.4%(107)
Diversity Score35.9%(873)
Diversity Score
36
+182%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.6%
+22.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+50%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−9.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 45.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.5%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2012
from 20.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.8%
−72.7 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.2%
+20.7 ptssince 2017
from 68.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 94.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 5.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chilhowie, Virginia?

Chilhowie, Virginia has about 2,428 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chilhowie, Virginia?

The typical household in Chilhowie, Virginia earns about $51,429 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chilhowie, Virginia expensive?

In Chilhowie, Virginia, the median home is worth about $153,600, and the typical rent is about $802 a month.

How educated are people in Chilhowie, Virginia?

About 24.3% of adults age 25 and over in Chilhowie, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chilhowie, Virginia?

About 13.1% of people in Chilhowie, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chilhowie, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Chilhowie, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 457 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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