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Chillicothe, OH · 1 counties · 76,429 residents (2025 est.) · 689.166 sq mi
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Chillicothe has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,303. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $171,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% 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
76,492
+4%since 2000
from 73,345 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
111 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 106 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
+11%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:76,429 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
68K71K74K76K79K1990201020202024Chillicothe
202476K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,303
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,117 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,544
+85%since 2000
from $17,569 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.4%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
+3%since 2010
from 0.437 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,500
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$906
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $430 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
30.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+27%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
23
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(66,991)
Black6.2%(4,534)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(429)
Asian0.4%(258)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.9%(12,412)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(67,635)
Black5.5%(4,178)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(1,092)
Asian0.5%(417)
Other4.1%(3,170)
Diversity Score26.7%(20,389)
Segregation Score32.3%(24,716)
Diversity Score
27
+58%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
32
−8%since 2020
from 35 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+41%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 13.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 56.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.5%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
47.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
−45.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2012
from 17.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.8%
−80.2 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.0%
+15.7 ptssince 2017
from 72.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

ChillicotheCENTRAL21,815
What's inside

1 component county

Ross CountyCENTRAL76,429
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chillicothe, OH?

Chillicothe, OH has about 76,492 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chillicothe, OH?

The typical household in Chillicothe, OH earns about $61,303 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chillicothe, OH expensive?

In Chillicothe, OH, the median home is worth about $171,500, and the typical rent is about $906 a month.

How educated are people in Chillicothe, OH?

About 17.4% of adults age 25 and over in Chillicothe, OH hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chillicothe, OH?

About 15.7% of people in Chillicothe, OH live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chillicothe, OH grown since 1990?

Yes, Chillicothe, OH has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,162 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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