Chillicothe is a city located in Livingston County, Missouri. Chillicothe has a 2026 population of 9,377. It is also the county seat of Livingston County. Chillicothe is currently growing at a rate of 1.48% annually and its population has increased by 9.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,555 in 2020.
The median household income in Chillicothe is $54,493 with a poverty rate of 16.8%. The median age in Chillicothe is 38.2 years: 36.4 years for males, and 39.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 74.2 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.2 years
Female: 39.3 years
Male: 36.4 years
There are 7,082 adults, (1,633 of whom are seniors) in Chillicothe.
Female: 5,123 (57.4%)
Male: 3,800 (42.6%)
The racial composition of Chillicothe includes 87.53% White, 4.86% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,810 | 87.53% |
| Two or more races | 563 | 6.31% |
| Black or African American | 434 | 4.86% |
| Other race | 51 | 0.57% |
| Native American | 35 | 0.39% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.01% |
Chillicothe 's average per capita income is $40,957. Household income levels show a median of $54,493. The poverty rate stands at 16.8%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $75,957 | - |
| Families | $67,522 | $91,737 |
| Households | $54,493 | $75,509 |
| Non Families | $39,375 | $49,407 |
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