Demographics & People — Childress, Texas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,964 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~5,500 |
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| Median Age | 35.6 |
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| Total Households | 1,852 |
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| Family Households | 1,181 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.47 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,444 |
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| Black or African American | 426 |
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| Asian | 8 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2,278 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| 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 |
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| Spanish | 1,347 |
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| Population 5+ | 5,674 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 165 |
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| Population 18+ | 4,729 |
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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 Childress, Texas.
