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Chilhowie

Virginia · 1,654 residents · 2.534 sq mi
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Chilhowie has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,331. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $138,600. With a median age of 47.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 41% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,654
−9%since 2000
from 1,827 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
653 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 721 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.9
+1%since 2000
from 47.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Chilhowie
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,331
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,266 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,231
+57%since 2000
from $16,657 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.4%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,600
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$702
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
40.7% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+18%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(1,483)
Black2.2%(37)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(80)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(32)
Diversity Score21.4%(354)
Diversity Score
21
+68%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.8%
+19.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.2%
+22.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+86%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 45.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.7%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
58.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−73.7 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chilhowie, Virginia?

Chilhowie, Virginia has about 1,654 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chilhowie, Virginia?

The typical household in Chilhowie, Virginia earns about $45,331 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 $138,600, and the typical rent is about $702 a month.

How educated are people in Chilhowie, Virginia?

About 30.8% 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 13.7% of people in Chilhowie, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chilhowie, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Chilhowie, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 317 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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