City · Missouri
Chillicothe, Missouri
Chillicothe, city, in Livingston County, Missouri. Chillicothe had 9,114 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 9,107 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 8,923 (±412). GEOID 2913690.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
9,114
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 9,107 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,923 ±412
Median household income
$54,493
±$5,132 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$127,000
±$10,250 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$782
±$68 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
Where is Chillicothe and what county is it in?
Chillicothe is a city in Livingston County, Missouri. It covers 7.1 square miles of land, 1,277 residents per square mile in 2020.
Chillicothe lies partly within Rich Hill Township, a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Chillicothe, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 9,114 people lived in Chillicothe on July 1, 2025, down 0.2% since 2020, while Missouri grew 1.9%. The 2020 Census counted 9,107 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 8,923 (±412).
| Measure | Chillicothe | Livingston County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,923 ±412 | 14,364 | no clear change |
| Households | 3,390 ±216 | 5,608 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.23 ±0.12 | 2.32 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,871 ±169 | 6,399 | no clear change |
Chillicothe's population since 2000
From 8,968 in 2000 to 9,114 in 2025: up 1.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Chillicothe as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Chillicothe?
The median resident of Chillicothe is 38.2 years old; 20.6% are under 18 and 18.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 4.9%.
| Measure | Chillicothe | Livingston County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.2 ±0.9 | 39.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.6% ±1.6 pts | 21.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.3% ±1.5 pts | 20.1% | – |
| Male | 42.6% ±1.8 pts | 45.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.6% ±0.7 pts | 2.1% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.2% ±1.4 pts | 90.8% | −2.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.9% ±1.0 pts | 3.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.3% ±1.3 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.9% ±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.9% ±1.0 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.8% ±1.7 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 19.5% ±3.4 pts | 16.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.1% ±4.4 pts | 11.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.3% ±2.8 pts | 86.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.1% ±3.4 pts | 17.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.4% ±2.1 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.8% ±2.4 pts | 91.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5% ±1.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Chillicothe earn?
Half of Chillicothe's 3,390 households earn less than $54,493 a year (±$5,132), against $63,627 in Livingston County and $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 it was $50,239 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Chillicothe | Livingston County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,493 ±$5,132 | $63,627 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $75,509 ±$9,449 | $84,539 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,049 ±$3,322 | $33,477 | +$5,847 |
| People below the poverty line | 16.8% ±3.7 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.1% ±8.2 pts | 15.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.7% ±3.1 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 86.5% ±3.8 pts | 88.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 73.7% ±4.2 pts | 76.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Chillicothe?
Owners occupy 63.5% of Chillicothe's occupied homes and renters 36.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $127,000 by its owner (±$10,250). The median renter pays $782 a month including utilities, and 26.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Chillicothe | Livingston County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $127,000 ±$10,250 | $147,700 | +$14,761 |
| Median gross rent | $782 ±$68 | $768 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 26.8% ±6.6 pts | 23.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $941 ±$64 | $1,128 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 63.5% ±4.7 pts | 72.3% | +10.3 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 36.5% ±4.7 pts | 27.7% | – |
| Housing units | 3,871 ±169 | 6,399 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.2% ±2.3 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.5% ±5.7 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.9% ±3.9 pts | 81.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.3% ±2.3 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.1% ±1.7 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 15.2% ±3.2 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.1% ±3.1 pts | 5.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Chillicothe building?
Builders took permits for 8 new housing units in Chillicothe in 2025 (4 in single-family houses), 0.9 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Missouri.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Chillicothe work and get to work?
87.0% of Chillicothe's workers drive alone and 5.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.6%.
| Measure | Chillicothe | Livingston County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 50.1% ±2.9 pts | 55.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% ±1.9 pts | 2.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 87.0% ±3.2 pts | 84.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.5% ±2.4 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4% ±0.8 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 1.2% ±1.0 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.1% ±2.5 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.8 min ±3.5 | 20.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Chillicothe?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Chillicothe, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $40,238 (Tract 4805) to $63,913 (Tract 4803).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4803Livingston County | 3,301 | $63,913 |
| Tract 4804Livingston County | 2,928 | $57,824 |
| Tract 4805Livingston County | 1,683 | $40,238 |
| Tract 4801Livingston County | 3,293 | $83,398 |
| Tract 4802Livingston County | 3,159 | $82,424 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Chillicothe) · Census block assignment files
How does Chillicothe compare with other places in Missouri?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Chillicothe is the 3,431st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 85th-most populous of 936 in Missouri.
Chillicothe ranks 242nd of 416 places in Missouri with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 85th | 936 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 239th | 394 |
| Residents per square mile | 145th | 420 |
| Median household income | 242nd | 416 |
| Per capita income | 204th | 420 |
| Median home value | 289th | 416 |
| Median gross rent | 250th | 398 |
| Poverty rate | 172nd | 373 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 280th | 404 |
| Median age | 222nd | 420 |
| Owner-occupied share | 238th | 418 |
| Work from home | 244th | 270 |
| Travel time to work | 348th | 420 |
Chillicothe's figures with every place in Missouri (CSV)
Every place in Missouri, sortable · Compare Chillicothe with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Chillicothe?
12 of the 57 figures for Chillicothe on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Chillicothe are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Chillicothe.