Childress is a city located in Childress County Texas. Childress has a 2024 population of 5,783. It is also the county seat of Childress County. Childress is currently growing at a rate of 0.23% annually and its population has increased by 0.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,731 in 2020.
The average household income in Childress is $74,344 with a poverty rate of 14.25%. The median age in Childress is 32.3 years: 31.6 years for males, and 38.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Childress was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,899 | 67.39% |
| Two or more races | 1,050 | 18.15% |
| Black or African American | 449 | 7.76% |
| Other race | 374 | 6.46% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.14% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,464 | 2.96 | 63 | 37 |
| Married | 589 | 3.17 | 83.4 | 16.6 |
| Non Family | 414 | 1.39 | 46.9 | 53.1 |
| Female | 236 | 5.36 | 33.1 | 66.9 |
| Male | 225 | 2.79 | 71.1 | 28.9 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.96
Average Household Size
63.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 516 | 12.29% |
| Associates Degree | 185 | 4.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 378 | 9% |
| Graduate Degree | 129 | 3.07% |
| High School Graduate | 1,661 | 39.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 280 | 6.67% |
| Some College | 1,049 | 24.99% |
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 | 1,928 | 1,771 | 366 |
| Hispanic | 1,793 | 1,292 | 125 |
| 2+ Races | 802 | 647 | 14 |
| Other Race | 347 | 267 | 0 |
| Black | 296 | 177 | 2 |
| Native American | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.86%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 18.98%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,719 | $42,361 | $70,196 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $58,229 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $81,487 | $16,304 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $55,474 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,380 | $50,556 | $30,239 |
| Some College | $32,168 | $38,194 | $31,157 |
$37,380
Average Earnings
$50,556
Average Male
$30,239
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.27% of Childress residents speak only English, while 25.73% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.68% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,919 | 387 | 20.17% |
| White | 2,227 | 211 | 9.47% |
| Multiple | 813 | 105 | 12.92% |
| Other | 343 | 27 | 7.87% |
| Black | 16 | 3 | 18.75% |
14.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.1%
Male Poverty Rate
13.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Childress is Hispanic, with 20.17% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Childress is Other, with 7.87% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.14%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.41% |
| Some College | 9.9% |
| High School | 5.8% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 19.35% |
| Female Employed | 13.38% |
| Male Employed | 5.48% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,339 | $68,530 |
| Households | $55,500 | $74,344 |
| Married Families | $83,688 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,192 | $72,269 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
27.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
23.4%
Male Marriage Rate
38.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
165
Number of Veterans
161
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 58 |
| Vietnam | 31 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 58 |
| 18 to 34 | 38 |
| 65 to 74 | 30 |
| 75+ | 25 |
| 35 to 54 | 14 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 159 | 5.13% |
| Hispanic | 37 | 1.86% |
| Black | 6 | 1.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.02%
Veteran Poverty Rate
54.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.4%
Labor Force Participation
48.1%
Employment Rate
9.9%
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
71.38%
Born in Childress
89.85%
Native Born
10.15%
Foreign Born
8.33%
Non Citizen
1.81%
Naturalized
89.85% of Childress residents were born in the United States, with 71.38% having been born in Texas. 8.33% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,848 | 13 | 0.22% |
| 2028 | 5,835 | 13 | 0.22% |
| 2027 | 5,822 | 13 | 0.22% |
| 2026 | 5,809 | 13 | 0.22% |
| 2025 | 5,796 | 13 | 0.22% |
| 2024 | 5,783 | 13 | 0.23% |
| 2023 | 5,770 | -46 | -0.79% |
| 2022 | 5,816 | 31 | 0.54% |
| 2021 | 5,785 | 54 | 0.94% |
| 2020 | 5,731 | -241 | -4.04% |
| 2019 | 5,972 | -47 | -0.78% |
| 2018 | 6,019 | -13 | -0.22% |
| 2017 | 6,032 | -52 | -0.85% |
| 2016 | 6,084 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2015 | 6,083 | 4 | 0.07% |
| 2014 | 6,079 | 12 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 6,067 | -27 | -0.44% |
| 2012 | 6,094 | 13 | 0.21% |
| 2011 | 6,081 | -47 | -0.77% |
| 2010 | 6,128 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,778 | 1,723 | 34.09% |
| 1990 | 5,055 | -762 | -13.1% |
| 1980 | 5,817 | 409 | 7.56% |
| 1970 | 5,408 | -991 | -15.49% |
| 1960 | 6,399 | -1,220 | -16.01% |
| 1950 | 7,619 | 1,155 | 17.87% |
| 1940 | 6,464 | -699 | -9.76% |
| 1930 | 7,163 | 2,160 | 43.17% |
| 1920 | 5,003 | 1,185 | 31.04% |
| 1910 | 3,818 | -2,030 | -34.71% |