Childress County's estimated 2026 population is 6,596 with a growth rate of -0.71% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Childress County is the 186th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 7,069 and has seen a growth of -6.69% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 35.9 years
Female: 40.2 years
Male: 33.5 years
There are 5,379 adults, (1,154 of whom are seniors) in Childress County.
Female: 2,751 (40.8%)
Male: 3,992 (59.2%)
The racial composition of Childress County includes 63.9% White, 9.05% other race, 6.73% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,309 | 63.9% |
| Two or more races | 1,257 | 18.64% |
| Other race | 610 | 9.05% |
| Black or African American | 454 | 6.73% |
| Native American | 100 | 1.48% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.19% |
Childress County's average per capita income is $41,277. Household income levels show a median of $58,654. The poverty rate stands at 15.35%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $83,767 | - |
| Families | $75,625 | $97,722 |
| Households | $58,654 | $84,364 |
| Non Families | - | $47,353 |
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