Childress County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48075 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,743 | — | #2,752 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $58,654 | -21.9% | #2,210 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 35.9 years | -7.7% | #2,893 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $125,400 | -55.5% | #2,571 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $913 | -21.5% | #1,364 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.3% | +21.8% | #2,012 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Childress County has a population of 6,743, making it the #2,752 most populous county in the US. The median age is 35.9 years, which is 7.7% below the national median.
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The median household income in Childress County is $58,654, ranking #2,210 out of 3,222 counties — 21.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.3% and unemployment stands at 0.5%.
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The median home value in Childress County is $125,400 (-55.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $913/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.0%.
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85.8% of residents in Childress County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.4% below the national rate.
About Childress County, Texas
Childress County, Texas has a total population of 6,743, making it the 2,752nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Childress County is 35.9 years, which is 7.7% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Childress County is $58,654, which ranks #2,210 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 21.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5%.
The median home value in Childress County is $125,400, 55.5% below the national median. Renters in Childress County pay a median gross rent of $913 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Childress County, 11.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 64.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 85.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.0 min.
Childress County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 54.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (31.9%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (6.7%).
All data for Childress County, Texas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.