Childress, TX

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Childress Overview

5,786
TOTAL POPULATION
3,817
MALE POPULATION
1,969
FEMALE POPULATION
193.85
MALES / 100 FEMALES
51.59
FEMALES / 100 MALES
32.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$25,762
PER CAPITA INCOME
$52,339
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$55,500
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
34.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
66.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,577
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
53.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
9.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Childress Zip Codes

Childress Area Codes

Race in Childress

The most populous races in Childress are White / Caucasian (3,899 | 67.4%), Hispanic or Latino (2,496 | 43.1%), and Two or more Races (1,050 | 18.1%).
Race in Childress
Race# Population% Population
Asian60.1%
Black / African American4497.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino2,49643.1%
Native / Alaskan80.1%
White / Caucasian3,89967.4%
Two or more Races1,05018.1%
Some other Race3746.5%
Total5,786100.0%

Ancestry in Childress

The most populous ancestries reported in Childress are Mexican (2,258 | 39.0%), German (504 | 8.7%), English (448 | 7.7%), American (316 | 5.5%), and European (240 | 4.2%), together accounting for 65.1% of all Childress residents.
Ancestry in Childress
Ancestry# Population% Population
African170.3%
American3165.5%
Apache40.1%
Arab40.1%
Argentinean270.5%
Belgian70.1%
Blackfeet40.1%
British40.1%
Burmese60.1%
Central American90.2%
Cherokee100.2%
Choctaw20.0%
Dutch290.5%
English4487.7%
European2404.2%
French540.9%
German5048.7%
Haitian30.1%
Irish2304.0%
Italian70.1%
Kiowa80.1%
Lebanese40.1%
Mexican2,25839.0%
Norwegian40.1%
Polish200.4%
Puerto Rican20.0%
Salvadoran90.2%
Scotch-Irish300.5%
Scottish721.2%
South American270.5%
Subsaharan African170.3%
Swedish130.2%
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Immigrants in Childress

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Childress came from Latin America (583 | 10.1%), Central America (567 | 9.8%), Mexico (537 | 9.3%), Honduras (21 | 0.4%), and Caribbean (16 | 0.3%), together accounting for 29.8% of all Childress residents.
Immigrants in Childress
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Caribbean160.3%
Central America5679.8%
Cuba160.3%
El Salvador90.2%
Europe40.1%
Germany40.1%
Honduras210.4%
Latin America58310.1%
Mexico5379.3%
Western Europe40.1%
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Sex and Age in Childress

Sex and Age in Childress

The most populous age groups in Childress are 25 to 29 Years (814 | 21.3%) for men and 40 to 44 Years (282 | 14.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Childress
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years107 (2.8%)134 (6.8%)
5 to 9 Years200 (5.2%)174 (8.8%)
10 to 14 Years75 (2.0%)234 (11.9%)
15 to 19 Years164 (4.3%)51 (2.6%)
20 to 24 Years356 (9.3%)93 (4.7%)
25 to 29 Years814 (21.3%)119 (6.0%)
30 to 34 Years762 (20.0%)56 (2.8%)
35 to 39 Years320 (8.4%)159 (8.1%)
40 to 44 Years130 (3.4%)282 (14.3%)
45 to 49 Years180 (4.7%)147 (7.5%)
50 to 54 Years99 (2.6%)76 (3.9%)
55 to 59 Years124 (3.3%)68 (3.5%)
60 to 64 Years140 (3.7%)45 (2.3%)
65 to 69 Years192 (5.0%)135 (6.9%)
70 to 74 Years52 (1.4%)79 (4.0%)
75 to 79 Years88 (2.3%)19 (1.0%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)27 (1.4%)
85 Years and over14 (0.4%)71 (3.6%)
Total3,817 (100.0%)1,969 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Childress

Median Family Size in Childress

The median family size in Childress is 3.17 persons per family, with single female/mother families (236 | 22.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.57 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (225 | 21.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.75 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Childress
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple589 (56.1%)3.17
Single Male/Father225 (21.4%)2.75
Single Female/Mother236 (22.5%)3.57
Total Families1,050 (100.0%)3.17

Median Household Size in Childress

The median household size in Childress is 2.96 persons per household, with single female/mother households (236 | 16.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 5.36 persons per household. non-family households (414 | 28.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.39 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Childress
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple589 (40.2%)3.17
Single Male/Father225 (15.4%)2.79
Single Female/Mother236 (16.1%)5.36
Non-family414 (28.3%)1.39
Total Households1,464 (100.0%)2.96

Household Size by Marriage Status in Childress

Out of a total of 1,464 households in Childress, 1,050 (71.7%) are family households, while 414 (28.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 526, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 398.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Childress
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-398 (27.2%)
2-Person Households526 (35.9%)16 (1.1%)
3-Person Households233 (15.9%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households153 (10.4%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households103 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households28 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households7 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,050 (71.7%)414 (28.3%)

Female Fertility in Childress

Fertility by Age in Childress

Average fertility rate in Childress is 72.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 194.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 78.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Childress
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years6 (9.1%)118.0
20 to 34 years52 (78.8%)194.0
35 to 50 years8 (12.1%)14.0
Total66 (100.0%)72.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Childress

78.8% of women with births (66) in Childress are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Childress
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years52 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Total52 (78.8%)14 (21.2%)

Fertility by Education in Childress

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Childress
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School6 (9.1%)30.0
High School Diploma52 (78.8%)308.0
College or Associate's Degree8 (12.1%)28.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total66 (100.0%)72.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Childress

21.2% of women with births in Childress are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Childress
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
High School Diploma52 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total52 (78.8%)14 (21.2%)

Income in Childress

Income Overview in Childress

Per Capita Income in Childress is $25,762, while median incomes of families and households are $52,339 and $55,500 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income5,786$25,762
Median Family Income1,050$52,339
Mean Family Income1,050$68,530
Median Household Income1,464$55,500
Mean Household Income1,464$74,344
Income Deficit1,050$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)5,78633.98%
Wage / Income Gap ($)5,78666.02¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index5,7860.47

Earnings by Sex in Childress

Average Earnings in Childress are $35,997, $45,931 for men and $30,324 for women, a difference of 34.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Childress
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,683 (63.2%)$45,931
Female978 (36.7%)$30,324
Total2,661 (100.0%)$35,997

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Childress

The most common earnings brackets in Childress are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (507 | 30.1%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (229 | 23.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Childress
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less121 (7.2%)30 (3.1%)
$2,500 to $4,9994 (0.2%)14 (1.4%)
$5,000 to $7,49920 (1.2%)137 (14.0%)
$7,500 to $9,99930 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,499200 (11.9%)39 (4.0%)
$12,500 to $14,99968 (4.0%)28 (2.9%)
$15,000 to $17,49920 (1.2%)83 (8.5%)
$17,500 to $19,99927 (1.6%)38 (3.9%)
$20,000 to $22,49920 (1.2%)12 (1.2%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)24 (2.5%)
$25,000 to $29,99963 (3.7%)63 (6.4%)
$30,000 to $34,99923 (1.4%)229 (23.4%)
$35,000 to $39,999111 (6.6%)60 (6.1%)
$40,000 to $44,99998 (5.8%)31 (3.2%)
$45,000 to $49,99998 (5.8%)30 (3.1%)
$50,000 to $54,99996 (5.7%)8 (0.8%)
$55,000 to $64,999118 (7.0%)27 (2.8%)
$65,000 to $74,9995 (0.3%)51 (5.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999507 (30.1%)56 (5.7%)
$100,000+54 (3.2%)18 (1.8%)
Total1,683 (100.0%)978 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Childress

Average earnings in Childress are $50,556 for men and $30,239 for women, a difference of 40.2%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $81,487, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $38,194. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $70,196, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $16,304.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Childress
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$55,474$0
High School Diploma$81,487$16,304
College or Associate's Degree$38,194$31,157
Bachelor's Degree$42,361$70,196
Graduate Degree$58,229$0
Total$50,556$30,239

Family Income in Childress

Family Income Brackets in Childress

According to the Childress family income data, there are 216 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.6% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Childress
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,999949.0%
$15,000 to $24,999686.5%
$25,000 to $34,99917716.9%
$35,000 to $49,99915614.9%
$50,000 to $74,99921620.6%
$75,000 to $99,999908.6%
$100,000 to $149,99916315.5%
$150,000 to $199,999514.9%
$200,000+343.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Childress

2-person families (526 | 50.1%) account for the highest median family income in Childress with $71,071 per family, while 2-person families (526 | 50.1%) have the highest median income of $35,536 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Childress
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families526 (50.1%)$71,071
3-Person Families285 (27.1%)$34,347
4-Person Families152 (14.5%)$68,750
5-Person Families53 (5.1%)$0
6-Person Families27 (2.6%)$0
7+ Person Families7 (0.7%)$0
Total1,050 (100.0%)$52,339

Family Income by Number of Earners in Childress

Family Income by Number of Earners in Childress
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners74 (7.0%)$0
1 Earner556 (52.9%)$35,781
2 Earners359 (34.2%)$82,563
3+ Earners61 (5.8%)$173,472
Total1,050 (100.0%)$52,339

Household Income in Childress

Household Income Brackets in Childress

With 255 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Childress, accounting for 17.4% of all households. In contrast, only 56 households (3.8%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Childress
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000916.2%
$10,000 to $14,9991308.9%
$15,000 to $24,999573.9%
$25,000 to $34,99922515.4%
$35,000 to $49,99920113.7%
$50,000 to $74,99919513.3%
$75,000 to $99,9991439.8%
$100,000 to $149,99925517.4%
$150,000 to $199,9991137.7%
$200,000+563.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Childress

The median household income in Childress is $55,500, with the highest median household income of $58,625 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 508 households (34.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 33 households (2.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Childress
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years33 (2.2%)$0
25 to 44 Years508 (34.7%)$58,625
45 to 64 Years445 (30.4%)$41,806
65+ Years478 (32.7%)$0
Total1,464 (100.0%)$55,500

Poverty in Childress

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Childress

With 15.1% poverty level for males and 13.2% for females among the residents of Childress, 75 year old and over males and 35 to 44 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 60 males (58.8%) and 130 females (30.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Childress
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years62 (57.9%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)26 (8.2%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)2 (2.2%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years10 (12.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years48 (31.6%)19 (20.4%)
25 to 34 Years64 (7.0%)41 (24.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)130 (30.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)21 (9.4%)
55 to 64 Years16 (7.4%)12 (12.2%)
65 to 74 Years107 (48.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over60 (58.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total367 (15.1%)251 (13.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Childress

According to the poverty statistics in Childress, males aged 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Childress
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years45 (42.1%)134 (100.0%)
5 Years14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years206 (100.0%)291 (91.8%)
12 to 14 Years55 (100.0%)89 (97.8%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)36 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years72 (87.8%)15 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years104 (68.4%)74 (79.6%)
25 to 34 Years844 (92.9%)130 (76.0%)
35 to 44 Years195 (100.0%)303 (70.0%)
45 to 54 Years173 (100.0%)202 (90.6%)
55 to 64 Years200 (92.6%)86 (87.8%)
65 to 74 Years114 (51.6%)214 (100.0%)
75 Years and over42 (41.2%)80 (100.0%)
Total2,064 (84.9%)1,654 (86.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Childress

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Childress show that 6.3% or 37 of the total 589 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 22.2%, comprising of 37 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Childress
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children380 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children130 (77.8%)37 (22.2%)
3 or 4 Children42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total552 (93.7%)37 (6.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Childress

According to the poverty data in Childress, 32.9% or 74 single-father households and 26.3% or 62 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 74 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 21 households (35.6%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Childress
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children74 (100.0%)21 (35.6%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)41 (32.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total74 (32.9%)62 (26.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Childress

The poverty data for Childress shows that 37 of the married-couple family households (6.3%) and 136 of the single-parent households (29.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 37 households (22.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 95 household (71.4%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Childress
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)95 (71.4%)
1 or 2 Children37 (22.2%)41 (19.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total37 (6.3%)136 (29.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Childress

Employment by Class of Employer in Childress

Among the 2,310 employed individuals in Childress, private company employees (1,395 | 60.4%), local government employees (341 | 14.8%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (202 | 8.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Childress
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,39560.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)200.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2028.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations1606.9%
Local Government Employees34114.8%
State Government Employees1928.3%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total2,310100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Childress

According to the labor force statistics for Childress, out of the total population over 16 years of age (4,826), 53.4% or 2,577 individuals are in the labor force, with 9.9% or 255 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 16 to 19 years, with 84.9% or 152 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 53.3% or 48 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Childress
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years152 (84.9%)6 (3.9%)
20 to 24 Years90 (20.0%)48 (53.3%)
25 to 29 Years517 (55.4%)200 (38.7%)
30 to 34 Years491 (60.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years580 (65.1%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years373 (74.3%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years109 (56.8%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years100 (54.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years165 (36.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,577 (53.4%)255 (9.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Childress

According to labor force statistics for Childress, 61.6% of individuals (2,169) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (3,521) are in the labor force, with 9.2% or 200 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 75.4% or 300 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 22.1% or 200 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Childress
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School251 (42.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma904 (62.2%)321 (22.1%)
College / Associate Degree714 (66.6%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher300 (75.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,169 (61.6%)324 (9.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Childress

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Childress are Community & Social Service (183 | 7.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (176 | 7.6%), Management (169 | 7.3%), Computers, Engineering & Science (137 | 5.9%), and Architecture & Engineering (117 | 5.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Childress

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Childress, the most male-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), and Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), Community & Social Service (90.2%), and Health Technologists (86.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Childress
OccupationMaleFemale
Management152 (89.9%)17 (10.1%)
Business & Financial36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science137 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering117 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 18 (9.8%)165 (90.2%)
Education, Arts & Media13 (20.3%)51 (79.7%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)86 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment5 (15.1%)28 (84.9%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating94 (53.4%)82 (46.6%)
Health Technologists12 (13.5%)77 (86.5%)
Total (Category)437 (62.3%)264 (37.7%)
Total (Overall)1,404 (60.4%)919 (39.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Childress are Security & Protection (92 | 4.0%), Law Enforcement (87 | 3.7%), Personal Care & Service (86 | 3.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (70 | 3.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (50 | 2.1%).
Services Occupations in Childress

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Childress, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (100.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Childress
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Security & Protection92 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement87 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving11 (22.0%)39 (78.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)70 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)86 (100.0%)
Total (Category)103 (33.3%)206 (66.7%)
Total (Overall)1,404 (60.4%)919 (39.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Childress are Office & Administration (282 | 12.1%), and Sales & Related (166 | 7.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Childress

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Childress
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related69 (41.6%)97 (58.4%)
Office & Administration35 (12.4%)247 (87.6%)
Total (Category)104 (23.2%)344 (76.8%)
Total (Overall)1,404 (60.4%)919 (39.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Childress are Farming, Fishing & Forestry (380 | 16.4%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (78 | 3.4%), and Construction & Extraction (72 | 3.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Childress

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Childress
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry380 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction72 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair78 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)530 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)1,404 (60.4%)919 (39.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Childress are Material Moving (160 | 6.9%), Production (140 | 6.0%), and Transportation (35 | 1.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Childress

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Childress
OccupationMaleFemale
Production56 (40.0%)84 (60.0%)
Transportation35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving139 (86.9%)21 (13.1%)
Total (Category)230 (68.7%)105 (31.3%)
Total (Overall)1,404 (60.4%)919 (39.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Childress

Employment Industries in Childress

The major employment industries in Childress include Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (428 | 18.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (306 | 13.2%), Educational Services (291 | 12.5%), Public Administration (268 | 11.5%), and Retail Trade (263 | 11.3%).
Employment Industries in Childress

Employment Industries by Sex in Childress

The Childress industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Construction (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Educational Services (98.3%), Retail Trade (60.8%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (59.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Childress
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting428 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction118 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing151 (58.8%)106 (41.2%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade103 (39.2%)160 (60.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities79 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance21 (80.8%)5 (19.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific90 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services5 (1.7%)286 (98.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance123 (40.2%)183 (59.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services11 (44.0%)14 (56.0%)
Public Administration181 (67.5%)87 (32.5%)
Total1,404 (60.4%)919 (39.6%)

Education in Childress

School Enrollment in Childress

The most common levels of schooling among the 786 students in Childress are high school (261 | 33.2%), elementary school (232 | 29.5%), and middle school (183 | 23.3%).
School Enrollment in Childress
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool20.3%
Kindergarten476.0%
Elementary School23229.5%
Middle School18323.3%
High School26133.2%
College / Undergraduate243.0%
Graduate / Professional374.7%
Total786100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Childress

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Childress
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old259 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds236 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds122 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds82 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total786 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Childress

Education (148 | 28.2%), business (134 | 25.6%), science & technology (60 | 11.5%), arts & humanities (56 | 10.7%), and engineering (45 | 8.6%) are the most common fields of study among 524 individuals in Childress who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Childress
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics387.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences112.1%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences234.4%
Engineering458.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology6011.5%
Business13425.6%
Education14828.2%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History71.3%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications20.4%
Arts & Humanities5610.7%
Total524100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Childress

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Childress

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Childress are males with 2 vehicles (670, accounting for 47.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (296, making up 73.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Childress
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle206 (14.7%)395 (43.4%)
2 Vehicles670 (47.9%)296 (32.5%)
3 Vehicles317 (22.6%)147 (16.2%)
4 Vehicles200 (14.3%)64 (7.0%)
5 or more Vehicles7 (0.5%)8 (0.9%)
Total1,400 (100.0%)910 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Childress

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Childress are 5 to 9 minutes (734 commuters, 32.0%), less than 5 minutes (506 commuters, 22.1%), and 30 to 34 minutes (503 commuters, 21.9%).
Commute Time in Childress
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes50622.1%
5 to 9 Minutes73432.0%
10 to 14 Minutes1817.9%
15 to 19 Minutes00.0%
20 to 24 Minutes301.3%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes50321.9%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes110.5%
60 to 89 Minutes2028.8%
90 or more Minutes1275.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Childress

The most common commute times in Childress are 30 to 34 minutes (484 commuters, 35.0%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (377 commuters, 41.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Childress
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes342 (24.7%)164 (18.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes357 (25.8%)377 (41.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes31 (2.2%)150 (16.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes3 (0.2%)27 (3.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes484 (35.0%)19 (2.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes11 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes29 (2.1%)173 (19.0%)
90 or more Minutes127 (9.2%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Childress

The most frequent times of departure to work in Childress are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (392, 28.3%) for males and 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (221, 24.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Childress
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM19 (1.4%)36 (4.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM45 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM62 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM133 (9.6%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM129 (9.3%)221 (24.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM392 (28.3%)83 (9.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM193 (14.0%)144 (15.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM85 (6.1%)92 (10.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)13 (1.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM70 (5.1%)135 (14.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)17 (1.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)4 (0.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM75 (5.4%)11 (1.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM181 (13.1%)154 (16.9%)
Total1,384 (100.0%)910 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Childress

Occupancy by Ownership in Childress

Of the total 1,464 dwellings in Childress, owner-occupied units account for 923 (63.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 541 (36.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Childress
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units92363.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units54136.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,464100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Childress

Occupancy by Household Size in Childress
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household39827.2%
2-Person Household54237.0%
3-Person Household23315.9%
4+ Person Household29119.9%
Total Housing Units1,464100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Childress

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Childress
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household178 (44.7%)220 (55.3%)
2-Person Household414 (76.4%)128 (23.6%)
3-Person Household122 (52.4%)111 (47.6%)
4+ Person Household209 (71.8%)82 (28.2%)
Total Housing Units923 (63.0%)541 (36.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Childress

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Childress
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School184 (63.4%)106 (36.5%)
High School Diploma204 (58.8%)143 (41.2%)
College/Associate Degree310 (74.2%)108 (25.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher225 (55.0%)184 (45.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Childress

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Childress
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years25917.7%
35 to 44 Years28219.3%
45 to 54 Years31821.7%
55 to 64 Years1278.7%
65 to 74 Years31821.7%
75 to 84 Years1016.9%
85 Years and Over594.0%
Total1,464100.0%

Housing Finances in Childress

Median Income by Occupancy in Childress

Median Income by Occupancy in Childress
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied923 (63.0%)$80,038
Renter-Occupied541 (36.9%)$37,250
Average1,464 (100.0%)$55,500

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Childress

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Childress
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00044 (4.8%)37 (6.8%)
$5,000 to $9,9997 (0.8%)3 (0.5%)
$10,000 to $14,99974 (8.0%)56 (10.3%)
$15,000 to $19,99923 (2.5%)21 (3.9%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)13 (2.4%)
$25,000 to $34,99990 (9.8%)136 (25.1%)
$35,000 to $49,999137 (14.8%)63 (11.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99986 (9.3%)108 (20.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99981 (8.8%)63 (11.7%)
$100,000 to $149,999214 (23.2%)41 (7.6%)
$150,000 or more167 (18.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total923 (100.0%)541 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Childress

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Childress
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300140 (15.2%)18 (3.3%)
$300 to $499151 (16.4%)24 (4.4%)
$500 to $799281 (30.4%)98 (18.1%)
$800 to $99980 (8.7%)138 (25.5%)
$1,000 to $1,499134 (14.5%)140 (25.9%)
$1,500 to $1,999113 (12.2%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4998 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more16 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total923 (100.0%)541 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Childress

Housing Structures in Childress

Housing Structures in Childress
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,20282.1%
Single Unit, Attached30.2%
2 Unit Apartments573.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments563.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments211.4%
Mobile Home / Other1258.5%
Total1,464100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Childress

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Childress
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached835 (69.5%)367 (30.5%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)57 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)56 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other88 (70.4%)37 (29.6%)
Total923 (63.0%)541 (36.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Childress

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Childress
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)3 (0.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms74 (8.0%)99 (18.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms323 (35.0%)180 (33.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms387 (41.9%)201 (37.1%)
8 or more Rooms139 (15.1%)58 (10.7%)
Total923 (100.0%)541 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Childress

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Childress
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas658 (71.3%)293 (54.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas1 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity264 (28.6%)211 (39.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)37 (6.8%)
Total923 (100.0%)541 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Childress

Household Vehicle Usage in Childress
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)40 (7.4%)
1 Vehicle266 (28.8%)334 (61.7%)
2 Vehicles329 (35.6%)159 (29.4%)
3 or more Vehicles328 (35.5%)8 (1.5%)
Total923 (100.0%)541 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Childress

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Childress

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units595328
Median Property Value$78,500$135,400
Median Household Income$72,532$58
Monthly Housing Costs$503$16
Real Estate Taxes$1,474$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Childress

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Childress
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000184 (30.9%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999241 (40.5%)68 (20.7%)
$100,000 to $299,999170 (28.6%)223 (68.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)21 (6.4%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)16 (4.9%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total595 (100.0%)328 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Childress

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Childress
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00051 (8.6%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99997 (16.3%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99938 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99984 (14.1%)52 (15.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99966 (11.1%)53 (16.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99930 (5.0%)20 (6.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999120 (20.2%)51 (15.5%)
$150,000 or more109 (18.3%)94 (28.7%)
Total595 (100.0%)328 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Childress

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Childress
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x367 (61.7%)88,333 (26,930.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x76 (12.8%)175 (53.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x18 (3.0%)45 (13.7%)
4.0x or more119 (20.0%)87 (26.5%)
Total595 (100.0%)328 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Childress

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Childress
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800154 (25.9%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499111 (18.7%)13 (4.0%)
$800 to $1,499256 (43.0%)37 (11.3%)
Total595 (100.0%)328 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Childress

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Childress

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Childress
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years255 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years800 (90.5%)84 (9.5%)
19 to 25 Years216 (76.3%)67 (23.7%)
26 to 34 Years313 (32.6%)646 (67.4%)
35 to 44 Years439 (69.9%)189 (30.1%)
45 to 54 Years344 (86.9%)52 (13.1%)
55 to 64 Years311 (99.0%)3 (1.0%)
65 to 74 Years435 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older182 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,295 (76.0%)1,041 (24.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Childress

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Childress
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born255 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen800 (90.5%)84 (9.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen216 (76.3%)67 (23.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Childress

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Childress
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000286 (63.8%)162 (36.2%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,015 (78.7%)274 (21.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999275 (65.6%)144 (34.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999393 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over1,326 (74.2%)461 (25.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Childress

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Childress
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6176 (69.0%)79 (31.0%)
6 to 18 Years144 (16.3%)656 (74.2%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)216 (76.3%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)313 (32.6%)
35 to 44 Years37 (5.9%)402 (64.0%)
45 to 54 Years16 (4.0%)328 (82.8%)
55 to 64 Years107 (34.1%)207 (65.9%)
65 to 74 Years435 (100.0%)297 (68.3%)
75 Years and over182 (100.0%)112 (61.5%)
Total1,097 (25.3%)2,610 (60.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Childress

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Childress
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years106 (18.1%)275 (36.5%)
65 to 74 Years167 (75.6%)75 (35.0%)
75 Years and over14 (13.7%)61 (76.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Childress

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Childress: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years45 (7.7%)162 (21.5%)
65 to 74 Years116 (52.5%)21 (9.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)61 (76.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Childress: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years46 (7.9%)259 (34.4%)
65 to 74 Years18 (8.1%)21 (9.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)58 (72.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Childress: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years46 (7.9%)180 (23.9%)
65 to 74 Years15 (6.8%)21 (9.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)45 (56.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Childress: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years87 (14.9%)178 (23.6%)
65 to 74 Years125 (56.6%)54 (25.2%)
75 Years and over14 (13.7%)16 (20.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Childress: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years39 (6.7%)178 (23.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)33 (15.4%)
75 Years and over7 (6.9%)48 (60.0%)

Technology Access in Childress

Computing Device Access in Childress

Computing Device Access in Childress
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop91562.5%
Smartphone1,24685.1%
Tablet77853.1%
No Computing Device21814.9%
Total1,464100.0%

Internet Access in Childress

Internet Access in Childress
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home84958.0%
Cellular Data Only21915.0%
Satellite Internet16911.5%
No Internet31221.3%
Total1,464100.0%

Childress Summary

Childress, Texas is a small city located in the northern part of the state, in Childress County. It is the county seat of Childress County and is situated at the intersection of U.S. Highways 83 and 62. The city has a population of 6,905 as of the 2010 census, and is the largest city in the county.

History

Childress was founded in 1887 by a group of settlers from the nearby town of Henrietta, Texas. The town was named after George Campbell Childress, a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence. The town was officially incorporated in 1890, and the first post office was established in 1891.
In the early 1900s, Childress was a thriving agricultural center, with cotton, corn, and wheat being the main crops. The town also had a number of businesses, including a bank, a hotel, a newspaper, and a number of stores.
In the 1920s, the town began to experience a period of growth, with the construction of a new courthouse, a new school, and a number of new businesses. The town also became a center for oil and gas production, and the population began to grow rapidly.
In the 1950s, the town experienced a period of decline, as the oil and gas industry began to decline. The population began to decline as well, and the town began to experience a period of stagnation.
In the late 1970s, the town began to experience a period of revitalization, with the construction of a new hospital, a new library, and a number of new businesses. The population began to grow again, and the town began to experience a period of growth.

Geography

Childress is located in the northern part of Texas, in Childress County. It is situated at the intersection of U.S. Highways 83 and 62. The city has a total area of 4.2 square miles, all of which is land.
The city is located in the High Plains region of Texas, and is characterized by flat terrain and rolling hills. The climate is semi-arid, with hot summers and mild winters. The average annual precipitation is 19.5 inches.

Economy

The economy of Childress is largely based on agriculture and oil and gas production. The city is home to a number of agricultural businesses, including cotton gins, grain elevators, and feed mills. The city is also home to a number of oil and gas companies, including Chevron, ExxonMobil, and ConocoPhillips.
The city is also home to a number of manufacturing businesses, including a plastics plant, a furniture factory, and a metal fabrication plant. The city is also home to a number of retail businesses, including a number of restaurants, grocery stores, and clothing stores.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Childress was 6,905. The racial makeup of the city was 79.2% White, 15.3% Hispanic or Latino, 2.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.3% Asian, and 2.5% from other races.
The median household income in Childress was $31,944, and the median family income was $37,917. The per capita income in the city was $17,845. About 17.2% of the population was below the poverty line.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Childress?
Total Population of Childress is 5,786.
What is the Total Male Population of Childress?
Total Male Population of Childress is 3,817.
What is the Total Female Population of Childress?
Total Female Population of Childress is 1,969.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Childress?
There are 193.85 Males per 100 Females in Childress.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Childress?
There are 51.59 Females per 100 Males in Childress.
What is the Median Population Age in Childress?
Median Population Age in Childress is 32.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Childress
Average Family Size in Childress is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Childress
Average Household Size in Childress is 3.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Childress?
Per Capita income in Childress is $25,762.
What is the Median Family Income in Childress?
Median Family Income in Childress is $52,339.
What is the Median Household income in Childress?
Median Household Income in Childress is $55,500.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Childress?
Income or Wage Gap in Childress is 34.0%.
Women in Childress earn 66.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Childress?
Inequality or Gini Index in Childress is 0.47.
How Large is the Labor Force in Childress?
There are 2,577 People in the Labor Forcein in Childress.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Childress?
53.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Childress.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Childress?
Unemployment Rate in Childress is 9.9%.