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Chillicothe Micro

Chillicothe, OH · 1 counties · 78,064 residents · 689.166 sq mi
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Chillicothe has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,626. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $111,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% 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
78,064
+6%since 2000
from 73,345 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
113 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 106 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.8
+8%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
68K71K74K76K79K1990201020202024Chillicothe
202476K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,626
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,117 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,595
+17%since 2000
from $17,569 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,800
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$616
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $430 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.1%
−29.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
29.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+19%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(70,378)
Black6.2%(4,804)
Hispanic / Latino1%(748)
Asian0.4%(295)
Other3.5%(2,700)
Diversity Score25%(19,505)
Diversity Score
25
+48%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+37%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.9%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.0%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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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 78,064 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chillicothe, OH?

The typical household in Chillicothe, OH earns about $42,626 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 $111,800, and the typical rent is about $616 a month.

How educated are people in Chillicothe, OH?

About 13.1% 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 17.3% 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 8,734 residents, a change of about 13 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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