Childress County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 189th-largest in Texas
The population of Childress County, Texas is 6,772 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 189th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $60,333, the median home value is $115,100, and the median age is 33.6.
The population of Childress County has declined 5.5% since 2010 (7,069 → 6,679), a -0.40% annualized rate.
6,772
Population
-0.40%
Annual growth
10
People / sq mi
$60,333
Median Income
$115,100
Median Home Value
Childress County covers 697 sq mi of land at 9.7 people per square mile.
About Childress County, TX
Remote work is unusually rare in Childress County: 1.6% of workers primarily work from home, below the 14.0% national rate. With 6,772 residents, Childress County is a county in Texas.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $60,333 — below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 8.8%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $115,100, with typical rent around $934.
Four-year-degree attainment is near the bottom of the range for US counties, 11.5%, below the national 35.0%. Home-based work is uncommon, at 1.6%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
Childress County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Childress County had a population of 7,069 in 2010 and 6,679 in 2024, a -5.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 7,265 in 2018. Average annual growth rate: -0.38%.
6,679
Population (2024)
7,069
Population (2010)
7,265
Peak (2018)
-0.38%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,069 |
| 2011 | 7,028 |
| 2012 | 7,102 |
| 2013 | 7,061 |
| 2014 | 7,201 |
| 2015 | 7,177 |
| 2016 | 7,204 |
| 2017 | 7,260 |
| 2018 | 7,265 |
| 2019 | 7,222 |
| 2020 | 6,658 |
| 2021 | 6,786 |
| 2022 | 6,834 |
| 2023 | 6,757 |
| 2024 | 6,679 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 61.1% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
33.6
Median Age
38.6%
Female
61.4%
Male
16.6%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 15.5% · Seniors (65+): 16.6%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $60,333$-15,959 vs state |
| Mean household income | $79,090 |
| Per-capita income | $30,197 |
| Poverty rate | 8.8%-1.7% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 0.3% |
| Employment-to-population | 50.7% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Childress County is agriculture, accounting for 26.3% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
0.9%
Carpool
91.3%
Public transit
1.6%
Work from home
24.3 min
Avg commute
Housing
$115,100$-145,300 vs state
Median home value
$934
Median rent
63.6%
Homeownership rate
2,935
Total housing units
74.1%
Occupied
25.9%
Vacant
36.4%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
86.6%
With health insurance
90.9%
With broadband internet
18.0%
Foreign-born
2.9%
Veterans (18+)
13.9%
With a disability
78.8%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
83.9%
High School+
11.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Childress County, Texas has a population of 6,772 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 189th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 10 people per square mile.
The population of Childress County has declined 5.5% since 2010 (7,069 → 6,679), a -0.40% annualized rate.
The median household income in Childress County, Texas is $60,333, with mean (average) household income of $79,090 and per-capita income of $30,197. 8.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Childress County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (61.1%), Black or African American (6.7%), Hispanic or Latino (2.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Childress County, Texas is 33.6 years. Residents are 38.6% female and 61.4% male.
The median home value in Childress County is $115,100 and median monthly rent is $934. 63.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 2,935 total housing units, 25.9% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Childress County, Texas is agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining, employing 26.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 0.3%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Childress County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.
Childress County, TX Climate
Childress County, TX has an average annual temperature of 16.5°C (62°F) and receives about 529 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
16.5°C
Avg Temp
529
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4° / 39° | 14 mm |
| February | 7° / 44° | 22 mm |
| March | 11° / 53° | 26 mm |
| April | 16° / 62° | 44 mm |
| May | 21° / 70° | 84 mm |
| June | 26° / 79° | 78 mm |
| July | 29° / 83° | 41 mm |
| August | 28° / 82° | 58 mm |
| September | 23° / 74° | 73 mm |
| October | 17° / 63° | 47 mm |
| November | 10° / 50° | 26 mm |
| December | 5° / 42° | 16 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Childress County, TX
The most comfortable months to visit Childress County, TX are typically May, September and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 36°C high). The coldest is January (near -3°C low). May is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.