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Childress County

Texas · 7,041 residents · 696.511 sq mi
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Childress County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,004. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $54,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,041
−8%since 2000
from 7,688 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
10 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 11 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.7
−8%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Childress County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,004
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,457 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,338
+31%since 2000
from $12,452 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,800
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$582
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $347 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.1%
−38.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
28.6% rent
Vacancy rate
24.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
−20%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64%(4,923)
Black14%(1,074)
Hispanic / Latino20.5%(1,574)
Asian0.3%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.6%(4,966)
2010
White, non-Hispanic61.5%(4,327)
Black9.7%(684)
Hispanic / Latino26.8%(1,885)
Asian0.7%(47)
Other0.2%(11)
Diversity Score66.2%(4,661)
Diversity Score
66
+2%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.1%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.7 min
+16%since 2000
from 9.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% 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
2.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.8%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
Female
38.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.4%
−49.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Childress County, Texas?

Childress County, Texas has about 7,041 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Childress County, Texas?

The typical household in Childress County, Texas earns about $42,004 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Childress County, Texas expensive?

In Childress County, Texas, the median home is worth about $54,800, and the typical rent is about $582 a month.

How educated are people in Childress County, Texas?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Childress County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Childress County, Texas?

About 16.2% of people in Childress County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Childress County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Childress County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,088 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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