Chillicothe is a city located in Ross County Ohio. Chillicothe has a 2024 population of 21,847. It is also the county seat of Ross County. Chillicothe is currently declining at a rate of -0.22% annually and its population has decreased by -0.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 22,038 in 2020.
The average household income in Chillicothe is $73,693 with a poverty rate of 18.25%. The median age in Chillicothe is 43 years: 40.2 years for males, and 46.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chillicothe was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,745 | 85.2% |
| Black or African American | 1,794 | 8.15% |
| Two or more races | 1,345 | 6.11% |
| Asian | 64 | 0.29% |
| Native American | 31 | 0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.05% |
| Other race | 11 | 0.05% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,679 | 2.2 | 60.1 | 39.9 |
| Non Family | 4,411 | 1.12 | 47 | 53 |
| Married | 3,438 | 3.03 | 84.7 | 15.3 |
| Female | 1,322 | 3.38 | 46.5 | 53.5 |
| Male | 508 | 2.89 | 42.3 | 57.7 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
60.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 978 | 6.14% |
| Associates Degree | 1,406 | 8.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,621 | 10.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,497 | 9.4% |
| High School Graduate | 6,477 | 40.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 438 | 2.75% |
| Some College | 3,511 | 22.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,850 | 12,672 | 2,881 |
| Black | 1,329 | 1,134 | 84 |
| 2+ Races | 565 | 542 | 138 |
| Hispanic | 87 | 81 | 5 |
| Asian | 53 | 45 | 14 |
| Native American | 31 | 31 | 1 |
| Islander | 12 | 6 | 0 |
| Other Race | 11 | 11 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 26.42%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,909 | $48,182 | $43,514 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,074 | $121,250 | $71,034 |
| High School Graduate | $41,468 | $47,733 | $23,380 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,667 | $25,842 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,332 | $47,858 | $34,672 |
| Some College | $39,232 | $43,631 | $34,973 |
$43,332
Average Earnings
$47,858
Average Male
$34,672
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.44% of Chillicothe residents speak only English, while 1.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 18,076 | 3,220 | 17.81% |
| Multiple | 1,327 | 412 | 31.05% |
| Black | 1,708 | 253 | 14.81% |
| Asian | 64 | 17 | 26.56% |
| Native | 31 | 11 | 35.48% |
18.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.81%
Male Poverty Rate
22.37%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chillicothe is Native, with 35.48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chillicothe is Black, with 14.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.94%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.48% |
| Some College | 17.31% |
| High School | 15.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.35% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 44.97% |
| Male Unemployed | 23.1% |
| Female Employed | 10.42% |
| Male Employed | 2.78% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,554 | $96,936 |
| Households | $50,839 | $73,693 |
| Married Families | $94,575 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,633 | $43,356 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.0%
Male Marriage Rate
39.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,481
Number of Veterans
1,380
Male Veterans
101
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 659 |
| Second Gulf War | 257 |
| First Gulf War | 252 |
| World War II | 42 |
| Korea | 26 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 498 |
| 75+ | 313 |
| 35 to 54 | 280 |
| 55 to 64 | 262 |
| 18 to 34 | 128 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,317 | 8.51% |
| 2+ Races | 81 | 12.98% |
| Black | 76 | 5.06% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 15.32% |
| Native American | 7 | 22.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.42%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.7%
Labor Force Participation
51.5%
Employment Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
84.57%
Born in Chillicothe
99.59%
Native Born
0.41%
Foreign Born
0.1%
Non Citizen
0.31%
Naturalized
99.59% of Chillicothe residents were born in the United States, with 84.57% having been born in Ohio. 0.1% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 21,608 | -48 | -0.22% |
| 2028 | 21,656 | -48 | -0.22% |
| 2027 | 21,704 | -47 | -0.22% |
| 2026 | 21,751 | -48 | -0.22% |
| 2025 | 21,799 | -48 | -0.22% |
| 2024 | 21,847 | -48 | -0.22% |
| 2023 | 21,895 | -6 | -0.03% |
| 2022 | 21,901 | -97 | -0.44% |
| 2021 | 21,998 | -40 | -0.18% |
| 2020 | 22,038 | 350 | 1.61% |
| 2019 | 21,688 | 11 | 0.05% |
| 2018 | 21,677 | 16 | 0.07% |
| 2017 | 21,661 | -39 | -0.18% |
| 2016 | 21,700 | -63 | -0.29% |
| 2015 | 21,763 | -1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 21,764 | -81 | -0.37% |
| 2013 | 21,845 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2012 | 21,847 | -6 | -0.03% |
| 2011 | 21,853 | -49 | -0.22% |
| 2010 | 21,902 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 21,796 | -127 | -0.58% |
| 1990 | 21,923 | -1,497 | -6.39% |
| 1980 | 23,420 | -1,422 | -5.72% |
| 1970 | 24,842 | -115 | -0.46% |
| 1960 | 24,957 | 4,824 | 23.96% |
| 1950 | 20,133 | 4 | 0.02% |
| 1940 | 20,129 | 1,789 | 9.75% |
| 1930 | 18,340 | 2,509 | 15.85% |
| 1920 | 15,831 | 1,323 | 9.12% |
| 1910 | 14,508 | 1,532 | 11.81% |
| 1900 | 12,976 | 1,688 | 14.95% |
| 1890 | 11,288 | 350 | 3.2% |
| 1880 | 10,938 | 2,018 | 22.62% |
| 1870 | 8,920 | 1,294 | 16.97% |
| 1860 | 7,626 | 526 | 7.41% |
| 1850 | 7,100 | 3,123 | 78.53% |
| 1840 | 3,977 | 1,131 | 39.74% |
| 1830 | 2,846 | -18,762 | -86.83% |