Childress County's 2026 population is estimated at 6,523, reflecting a -1.18% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Childress County is the 189th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 7,069 and has grown -7.72% since 2010.
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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