Demographics & People — Chillicothe, Missouri
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 9,129 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~8,500 |
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| Median Age | 38.2 |
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| Total Households | 3,483 |
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| Family Households | 2,036 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.25 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1442 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 8,169 |
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| Black or African American | 422 |
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| Asian | 72 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 182 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 4,818 |
| Other groups | 1,317 |
| German | 1,139 |
| Irish | 818 |
| English | 790 |
| American | 705 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 202 |
| Scottish | 134 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 130 |
| Italian | 121 |
Language
| English Only | 8,552 |
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| Spanish | 48 |
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| Population 5+ | 8,656 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 458 |
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| Population 18+ | 7,228 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 17.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 5.1% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Chillicothe, Missouri.
