Demographics & People — Childress, Texas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,964 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~5,500 |
| Median Age | 35.6 |
| Total Households | 1,852 |
| Family Households | 1,181 |
| Average Household Size | 2.47 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,444 |
| Black or African American | 426 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,278 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 2,684 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,496 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 2,258 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,851 |
| German | 504 |
| English | 448 |
| American | 316 |
| European | 240 |
| Irish | 230 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 200 |
Language
| English Only | 4,325 |
| Spanish | 1,347 |
| Population 5+ | 5,674 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 165 |
| Population 18+ | 4,729 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Childress, Texas.