Chilhowie, VA

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Chilhowie Overview

2,371
TOTAL POPULATION
1,053
MALE POPULATION
1,318
FEMALE POPULATION
79.89
MALES / 100 FEMALES
125.17
FEMALES / 100 MALES
47.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$28,761
PER CAPITA INCOME
$76,452
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$60,313
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
11.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
88.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.40
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,120
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
56.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Chilhowie Zip Codes

Chilhowie Area Codes

Race in Chilhowie

The most populous races in Chilhowie are White / Caucasian (2,123 | 89.5%), Two or more Races (110 | 4.6%), and Black / African American (100 | 4.2%).
Race in Chilhowie
Race# Population% Population
Asian100.4%
Black / African American1004.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific231.0%
Hispanic or Latino893.7%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian2,12389.5%
Two or more Races1104.6%
Some other Race50.2%
Total2,371100.0%

Ancestry in Chilhowie

The most populous ancestries reported in Chilhowie are American (592 | 25.0%), Irish (216 | 9.1%), English (206 | 8.7%), German (204 | 8.6%), and Scottish (102 | 4.3%), together accounting for 55.7% of all Chilhowie residents.
Ancestry in Chilhowie
Ancestry# Population% Population
American59225.0%
British642.7%
Cherokee80.3%
Eastern European80.3%
English2068.7%
European20.1%
Filipino100.4%
Finnish110.5%
French30.1%
German2048.6%
Hungarian30.1%
Irish2169.1%
Italian682.9%
Mexican893.7%
Native Hawaiian231.0%
Norwegian140.6%
Polish190.8%
Scotch-Irish331.4%
Scottish1024.3%
Swiss140.6%
Welsh190.8%
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Immigrants in Chilhowie

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Chilhowie came from Central America (49 | 2.1%), Latin America (49 | 2.1%), Mexico (49 | 2.1%), Asia (17 | 0.7%), and China (17 | 0.7%), together accounting for 7.6% of all Chilhowie residents.
Immigrants in Chilhowie
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia170.7%
Central America492.1%
China170.7%
Eastern Asia170.7%
Europe40.2%
Latin America492.1%
Mexico492.1%
Northern Europe40.2%
Oceania30.1%
Scotland20.1%
Taiwan100.4%
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Sex and Age in Chilhowie

Sex and Age in Chilhowie

The most populous age groups in Chilhowie are 70 to 74 Years (99 | 9.4%) for men and 65 to 69 Years (165 | 12.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Chilhowie
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years41 (3.9%)36 (2.7%)
5 to 9 Years25 (2.4%)43 (3.3%)
10 to 14 Years74 (7.0%)136 (10.3%)
15 to 19 Years16 (1.5%)92 (7.0%)
20 to 24 Years80 (7.6%)64 (4.9%)
25 to 29 Years70 (6.7%)75 (5.7%)
30 to 34 Years85 (8.1%)24 (1.8%)
35 to 39 Years93 (8.8%)49 (3.7%)
40 to 44 Years65 (6.2%)81 (6.1%)
45 to 49 Years85 (8.1%)88 (6.7%)
50 to 54 Years63 (6.0%)122 (9.3%)
55 to 59 Years67 (6.4%)53 (4.0%)
60 to 64 Years86 (8.2%)95 (7.2%)
65 to 69 Years36 (3.4%)165 (12.5%)
70 to 74 Years99 (9.4%)37 (2.8%)
75 to 79 Years25 (2.4%)28 (2.1%)
80 to 84 Years25 (2.4%)43 (3.3%)
85 Years and over18 (1.7%)87 (6.6%)
Total1,053 (100.0%)1,318 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Chilhowie

Median Family Size in Chilhowie

The median family size in Chilhowie is 3.02 persons per family, with married-couple families (386 | 65.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.21 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (33 | 5.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.39 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Chilhowie
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple386 (65.9%)3.21
Single Male/Father33 (5.6%)2.39
Single Female/Mother167 (28.5%)2.71
Total Families586 (100.0%)3.02

Median Household Size in Chilhowie

The median household size in Chilhowie is 2.52 persons per household, with married-couple households (386 | 45.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.29 persons per household. non-family households (269 | 31.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.20 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Chilhowie
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple386 (45.2%)3.29
Single Male/Father33 (3.9%)2.39
Single Female/Mother167 (19.5%)2.89
Non-family269 (31.5%)1.20
Total Households855 (100.0%)2.52

Household Size by Marriage Status in Chilhowie

Out of a total of 855 households in Chilhowie, 586 (68.5%) are family households, while 269 (31.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 290, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 248.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Chilhowie
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-248 (29.0%)
2-Person Households290 (33.9%)21 (2.5%)
3-Person Households120 (14.0%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households90 (10.5%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households68 (8.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households18 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total586 (68.5%)269 (31.5%)

Female Fertility in Chilhowie

Fertility by Age in Chilhowie

Average fertility rate in Chilhowie is 41.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 129.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Chilhowie
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years21 (100.0%)129.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total21 (100.0%)41.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Chilhowie

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Chilhowie
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Chilhowie

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Chilhowie
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree9 (42.9%)55.0
Bachelor's Degree6 (28.6%)158.0
Graduate Degree6 (28.6%)171.0
Total21 (100.0%)41.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Chilhowie

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Chilhowie
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Chilhowie

Income Overview in Chilhowie

Per Capita Income in Chilhowie is $28,761, while median incomes of families and households are $76,452 and $60,313 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,371$28,761
Median Family Income586$76,452
Mean Family Income586$84,923
Median Household Income855$60,313
Mean Household Income855$71,650
Income Deficit586$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,37111.48%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,37188.52¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,3710.40

Earnings by Sex in Chilhowie

Average Earnings in Chilhowie are $39,011, $40,145 for men and $35,536 for women, a difference of 11.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Chilhowie
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male548 (49.2%)$40,145
Female565 (50.8%)$35,536
Total1,113 (100.0%)$39,011

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Chilhowie

The most common earnings brackets in Chilhowie are $40,000 to $44,999 for men (69 | 12.6%) and $45,000 to $49,999 for women (79 | 14.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Chilhowie
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less30 (5.5%)34 (6.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)40 (7.1%)
$5,000 to $7,4999 (1.6%)11 (1.9%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)25 (4.4%)
$10,000 to $12,49917 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,99929 (5.3%)6 (1.1%)
$15,000 to $17,49913 (2.4%)2 (0.4%)
$17,500 to $19,99911 (2.0%)28 (5.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49924 (4.4%)26 (4.6%)
$22,500 to $24,99916 (2.9%)35 (6.2%)
$25,000 to $29,99940 (7.3%)20 (3.5%)
$30,000 to $34,99924 (4.4%)51 (9.0%)
$35,000 to $39,99957 (10.4%)35 (6.2%)
$40,000 to $44,99969 (12.6%)54 (9.6%)
$45,000 to $49,99937 (6.8%)79 (14.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9996 (1.1%)37 (6.6%)
$55,000 to $64,99939 (7.1%)21 (3.7%)
$65,000 to $74,99967 (12.2%)17 (3.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99930 (5.5%)28 (5.0%)
$100,000+30 (5.5%)16 (2.8%)
Total548 (100.0%)565 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Chilhowie

Average earnings in Chilhowie are $41,417 for men and $39,732 for women, a difference of 4.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $72,639, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $39,861. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $51,875, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $30,282.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Chilhowie
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$40,703$30,282
College or Associate's Degree$39,861$41,875
Bachelor's Degree$51,250$41,696
Graduate Degree$72,639$51,875
Total$41,417$39,732

Family Income in Chilhowie

Family Income Brackets in Chilhowie

According to the Chilhowie family income data, there are 125 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.3% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 7 families (1.2%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Chilhowie
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000223.8%
$10,000 to $14,99971.2%
$15,000 to $24,999142.4%
$25,000 to $34,999549.2%
$35,000 to $49,9996511.1%
$50,000 to $74,99911319.3%
$75,000 to $99,99912521.3%
$100,000 to $149,99912421.2%
$150,000 to $199,999478.0%
$200,000+152.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Chilhowie

5-person families (45 | 7.7%) account for the highest median family income in Chilhowie with $94,830 per family, while 2-person families (294 | 50.2%) have the highest median income of $36,875 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Chilhowie
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families294 (50.2%)$73,750
3-Person Families138 (23.5%)$64,808
4-Person Families94 (16.0%)$85,000
5-Person Families45 (7.7%)$94,830
6-Person Families15 (2.6%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total586 (100.0%)$76,452

Family Income by Number of Earners in Chilhowie

Family Income by Number of Earners in Chilhowie
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners89 (15.2%)$0
1 Earner210 (35.8%)$46,528
2 Earners199 (34.0%)$92,784
3+ Earners88 (15.0%)$130,333
Total586 (100.0%)$76,452

Household Income in Chilhowie

Household Income Brackets in Chilhowie

With 163 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Chilhowie, accounting for 19.1% of all households. In contrast, only 15 households (1.8%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Chilhowie
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000617.1%
$10,000 to $14,999364.2%
$15,000 to $24,999607.0%
$25,000 to $34,99912114.2%
$35,000 to $49,9999911.6%
$50,000 to $74,99912314.4%
$75,000 to $99,99912014.0%
$100,000 to $149,99916319.1%
$150,000 to $199,999576.7%
$200,000+151.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Chilhowie

The median household income in Chilhowie is $60,313, with the highest median household income of $105,227 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 174 households (20.3%) 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 31 households (3.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Chilhowie
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years31 (3.6%)$0
25 to 44 Years174 (20.3%)$105,227
45 to 64 Years398 (46.6%)$52,917
65+ Years252 (29.5%)$49,375
Total855 (100.0%)$60,313

Poverty in Chilhowie

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Chilhowie

With 13.8% poverty level for males and 8.8% for females among the residents of Chilhowie, 75 year old and over males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 18 males (41.9%) and 16 females (44.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Chilhowie
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years14 (34.2%)16 (44.4%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)5 (4.3%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)8 (13.8%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)12 (28.6%)
18 to 24 Years17 (18.7%)5 (5.3%)
25 to 34 Years5 (3.4%)10 (10.1%)
35 to 44 Years58 (38.2%)20 (15.4%)
45 to 54 Years12 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years12 (8.5%)12 (9.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)15 (9.0%)
75 Years and over18 (41.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total136 (13.8%)103 (8.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Chilhowie

According to the poverty statistics in Chilhowie, males aged 5 years and females aged 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 Chilhowie
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years27 (65.8%)20 (55.6%)
5 Years18 (100.0%)4 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years25 (100.0%)112 (95.7%)
12 to 14 Years53 (100.0%)50 (86.2%)
15 Years5 (100.0%)19 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)30 (71.4%)
18 to 24 Years74 (81.3%)90 (94.7%)
25 to 34 Years142 (96.6%)89 (89.9%)
35 to 44 Years94 (61.8%)110 (84.6%)
45 to 54 Years136 (91.9%)210 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years130 (91.5%)117 (90.7%)
65 to 74 Years123 (100.0%)151 (91.0%)
75 Years and over25 (58.1%)60 (100.0%)
Total852 (86.2%)1,062 (91.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Chilhowie

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Chilhowie show that 2.6% or 10 of the total 386 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 8.7%, comprising of 7 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Chilhowie
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children267 (98.9%)3 (1.1%)
1 or 2 Children73 (91.2%)7 (8.7%)
3 or 4 Children36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total376 (97.4%)10 (2.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Chilhowie

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Chilhowie
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)12 (11.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)22 (13.2%)

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

The poverty data for Chilhowie shows that 10 of the married-couple family households (2.6%) and 22 of the single-parent households (11.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 7 households (8.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 10 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Chilhowie
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children3 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children7 (8.7%)12 (9.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total10 (2.6%)22 (11.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Chilhowie

Employment by Class of Employer in Chilhowie

Among the 1,068 employed individuals in Chilhowie, private company employees (784 | 73.4%), local government employees (125 | 11.7%), and not-for-profit organizations (68 | 6.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Chilhowie
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees78473.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)181.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)60.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations686.4%
Local Government Employees12511.7%
State Government Employees464.3%
Federal Government Employees100.9%
Unpaid Family Workers111.0%
Total1,068100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Chilhowie

According to the labor force statistics for Chilhowie, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,992), 56.2% or 1,120 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.7% or 30 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 144 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 12.3% or 8 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Chilhowie
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years65 (77.4%)8 (12.3%)
20 to 24 Years144 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years115 (79.3%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years86 (78.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years206 (71.5%)13 (6.3%)
45 to 54 Years289 (80.7%)9 (3.1%)
55 to 59 Years62 (51.7%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years93 (51.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years48 (14.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over11 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,120 (56.2%)30 (2.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Chilhowie

According to labor force statistics for Chilhowie, 70.9% of individuals (852) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,201) are in the labor force, with 2.6% or 22 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 84.3% or 252 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.3% or 22 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Chilhowie
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School13 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma348 (72.3%)30 (6.3%)
College / Associate Degree238 (77.5%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher252 (84.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total852 (70.9%)31 (2.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Chilhowie

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Chilhowie are Community & Social Service (150 | 13.8%), Education Instruction & Library (120 | 11.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (109 | 10.0%), Management (67 | 6.1%), and Health Technologists (60 | 5.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Chilhowie

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Chilhowie, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (87.2%), and Computers & Mathematics (83.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Health Technologists (95.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (91.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Chilhowie
OccupationMaleFemale
Management40 (59.7%)27 (40.3%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science34 (87.2%)5 (12.8%)
Computers & Mathematics25 (83.3%)5 (16.7%)
Architecture & Engineering9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 66 (44.0%)84 (56.0%)
Education, Arts & Media22 (73.3%)8 (26.7%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library44 (36.7%)76 (63.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating9 (8.3%)100 (91.7%)
Health Technologists3 (5.0%)57 (95.0%)
Total (Category)149 (38.7%)236 (61.3%)
Total (Overall)537 (49.3%)552 (50.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Chilhowie are Food Preparation & Serving (59 | 5.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (48 | 4.4%), Personal Care & Service (17 | 1.6%), and Healthcare Support (16 | 1.5%).
Services Occupations in Chilhowie

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Chilhowie, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (72.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (25.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (74.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Chilhowie
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving15 (25.4%)44 (74.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance35 (72.9%)13 (27.1%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Total (Category)50 (35.7%)90 (64.3%)
Total (Overall)537 (49.3%)552 (50.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Chilhowie are Sales & Related (172 | 15.8%), and Office & Administration (107 | 9.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Chilhowie

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Chilhowie
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related75 (43.6%)97 (56.4%)
Office & Administration59 (55.1%)48 (44.9%)
Total (Category)134 (48.0%)145 (52.0%)
Total (Overall)537 (49.3%)552 (50.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Chilhowie are Construction & Extraction (31 | 2.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (30 | 2.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (12 | 1.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Chilhowie

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Chilhowie
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)73 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)537 (49.3%)552 (50.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Chilhowie are Production (167 | 15.3%), Material Moving (30 | 2.8%), and Transportation (15 | 1.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Chilhowie

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Chilhowie
OccupationMaleFemale
Production89 (53.3%)78 (46.7%)
Transportation12 (80.0%)3 (20.0%)
Material Moving30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)131 (61.8%)81 (38.2%)
Total (Overall)537 (49.3%)552 (50.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Chilhowie

Employment Industries in Chilhowie

The major employment industries in Chilhowie include Retail Trade (205 | 18.8%), Manufacturing (198 | 18.2%), Educational Services (178 | 16.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (151 | 13.9%), and Accommodation & Food Services (91 | 8.4%).
Employment Industries in Chilhowie

Employment Industries by Sex in Chilhowie

The Chilhowie industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Public Administration (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (88.9%), and Accommodation & Food Services (84.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Chilhowie
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing124 (62.6%)74 (37.4%)
Wholesale Trade24 (68.6%)11 (31.4%)
Retail Trade90 (43.9%)115 (56.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information13 (72.2%)5 (27.8%)
Finance & Insurance2 (11.1%)16 (88.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific18 (90.0%)2 (10.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support35 (74.5%)12 (25.5%)
Educational Services80 (44.9%)98 (55.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance26 (17.2%)125 (82.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services14 (15.4%)77 (84.6%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Total537 (49.3%)552 (50.7%)

Education in Chilhowie

School Enrollment in Chilhowie

The most common levels of schooling among the 386 students in Chilhowie are middle school (155 | 40.2%), high school (87 | 22.5%), and elementary school (64 | 16.6%).
School Enrollment in Chilhowie
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool153.9%
Kindergarten143.6%
Elementary School6416.6%
Middle School15540.2%
High School8722.5%
College / Undergraduate4411.4%
Graduate / Professional71.8%
Total386100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Chilhowie

Out of a total of 386 students who are enrolled in schools in Chilhowie, 17 (4.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 369 (95.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 7 (63.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 48 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Chilhowie
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds4 (36.4%)7 (63.6%)
5 to 9 Year Old48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds207 (98.6%)3 (1.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds66 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over12 (63.2%)7 (36.8%)
Total369 (95.6%)17 (4.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Chilhowie

Education (132 | 23.9%), literature & languages (75 | 13.6%), science & technology (68 | 12.3%), business (68 | 12.3%), and social sciences (55 | 10.0%) are the most common fields of study among 552 individuals in Chilhowie who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Chilhowie
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural91.6%
Physical & Health Sciences101.8%
Psychology448.0%
Social Sciences5510.0%
Engineering152.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies274.9%
Science & Technology6812.3%
Business6812.3%
Education13223.9%
Literature & Languages7513.6%
Liberal Arts & History325.8%
Visual & Performing Arts61.1%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities112.0%
Total552100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Chilhowie

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Chilhowie

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Chilhowie are males with 4 vehicles (170, accounting for 32.8%) and females with 4 vehicles (95, making up 31.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Chilhowie
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle9 (1.7%)3 (0.5%)
1 Vehicle70 (13.5%)96 (17.5%)
2 Vehicles153 (29.5%)209 (38.1%)
3 Vehicles109 (21.0%)118 (21.5%)
4 Vehicles170 (32.8%)95 (17.3%)
5 or more Vehicles8 (1.5%)28 (5.1%)
Total519 (100.0%)549 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Chilhowie

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Chilhowie are 15 to 19 minutes (216 commuters, 20.7%), 20 to 24 minutes (165 commuters, 15.8%), and 5 to 9 minutes (133 commuters, 12.7%).
Commute Time in Chilhowie
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes969.2%
5 to 9 Minutes13312.7%
10 to 14 Minutes949.0%
15 to 19 Minutes21620.7%
20 to 24 Minutes16515.8%
25 to 29 Minutes949.0%
30 to 34 Minutes726.9%
35 to 39 Minutes424.0%
40 to 44 Minutes141.3%
45 to 59 Minutes767.3%
60 to 89 Minutes313.0%
90 or more Minutes121.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Chilhowie

The most common commute times in Chilhowie are 15 to 19 minutes (118 commuters, 22.9%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (98 commuters, 18.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Chilhowie
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes36 (7.0%)60 (11.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes38 (7.4%)95 (18.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes47 (9.1%)47 (8.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes118 (22.9%)98 (18.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes107 (20.7%)58 (11.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes54 (10.5%)40 (7.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes26 (5.0%)46 (8.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes11 (2.1%)31 (5.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes12 (2.3%)2 (0.4%)
45 to 59 Minutes39 (7.6%)37 (7.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes16 (3.1%)15 (2.8%)
90 or more Minutes12 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Chilhowie

The most frequent times of departure to work in Chilhowie are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (112, 21.7%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (119, 22.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Chilhowie
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM28 (5.4%)9 (1.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM42 (8.1%)37 (7.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM69 (13.4%)15 (2.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM0 (0.0%)14 (2.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM52 (10.1%)36 (6.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM112 (21.7%)98 (18.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM102 (19.8%)119 (22.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM40 (7.7%)45 (8.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM10 (1.9%)18 (3.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)14 (2.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM6 (1.2%)20 (3.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM40 (7.7%)44 (8.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM15 (2.9%)60 (11.3%)
Total516 (100.0%)529 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Chilhowie

Occupancy by Ownership in Chilhowie

Of the total 855 dwellings in Chilhowie, owner-occupied units account for 509 (59.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 346 (40.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Chilhowie
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units50959.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units34640.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units855100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Chilhowie

Occupancy by Household Size in Chilhowie
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household24829.0%
2-Person Household31136.4%
3-Person Household12014.0%
4+ Person Household17620.6%
Total Housing Units855100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Chilhowie

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Chilhowie
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household134 (54.0%)114 (46.0%)
2-Person Household229 (73.6%)82 (26.4%)
3-Person Household71 (59.2%)49 (40.8%)
4+ Person Household75 (42.6%)101 (57.4%)
Total Housing Units509 (59.5%)346 (40.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Chilhowie

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Chilhowie
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School41 (48.8%)43 (51.2%)
High School Diploma109 (38.5%)174 (61.5%)
College/Associate Degree131 (59.3%)90 (40.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher228 (85.4%)39 (14.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Chilhowie

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Chilhowie
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years829.6%
35 to 44 Years12314.4%
45 to 54 Years20624.1%
55 to 64 Years19222.5%
65 to 74 Years17019.9%
75 to 84 Years455.3%
85 Years and Over374.3%
Total855100.0%

Housing Finances in Chilhowie

Median Income by Occupancy in Chilhowie

Median Income by Occupancy in Chilhowie
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied509 (59.5%)$72,098
Renter-Occupied346 (40.5%)$41,786
Average855 (100.0%)$60,313

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Chilhowie

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Chilhowie
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0004 (0.8%)31 (9.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9999 (1.8%)17 (4.9%)
$10,000 to $14,99911 (2.2%)25 (7.2%)
$15,000 to $19,99921 (4.1%)15 (4.3%)
$20,000 to $24,99912 (2.4%)12 (3.5%)
$25,000 to $34,99966 (13.0%)55 (15.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99955 (10.8%)44 (12.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99987 (17.1%)36 (10.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99982 (16.1%)38 (11.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999110 (21.6%)53 (15.3%)
$150,000 or more52 (10.2%)20 (5.8%)
Total509 (100.0%)346 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Chilhowie

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Chilhowie
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30081 (15.9%)18 (5.2%)
$300 to $49984 (16.5%)26 (7.5%)
$500 to $799175 (34.4%)125 (36.1%)
$800 to $99944 (8.6%)78 (22.5%)
$1,000 to $1,49982 (16.1%)88 (25.4%)
$1,500 to $1,99921 (4.1%)8 (2.3%)
$2,000 to $2,49922 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total509 (100.0%)346 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Chilhowie

Housing Structures in Chilhowie

Housing Structures in Chilhowie
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached65476.5%
Single Unit, Attached151.8%
2 Unit Apartments222.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments758.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments111.3%
10 or more Apartments182.1%
Mobile Home / Other607.0%
Total855100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Chilhowie

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Chilhowie
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached470 (71.9%)184 (28.1%)
Single Unit, Attached12 (80.0%)3 (20.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)75 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other27 (45.0%)33 (55.0%)
Total509 (59.5%)346 (40.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Chilhowie

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Chilhowie
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)21 (6.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)65 (18.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms194 (38.1%)170 (49.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms163 (32.0%)82 (23.7%)
8 or more Rooms152 (29.9%)8 (2.3%)
Total509 (100.0%)346 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Chilhowie

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Chilhowie
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas83 (16.3%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas9 (1.8%)18 (5.2%)
Electricity369 (72.5%)302 (87.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene35 (6.9%)14 (4.1%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels3 (0.6%)12 (3.5%)
No Fuel Used10 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total509 (100.0%)346 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Chilhowie

Household Vehicle Usage in Chilhowie
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle18 (3.5%)35 (10.1%)
1 Vehicle115 (22.6%)156 (45.1%)
2 Vehicles234 (46.0%)90 (26.0%)
3 or more Vehicles142 (27.9%)65 (18.8%)
Total509 (100.0%)346 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Chilhowie

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Chilhowie

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units258251
Median Property Value$157,300$159,700
Median Household Income$70,268$37
Monthly Housing Costs$412$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,060$12

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Chilhowie

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Chilhowie
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00031 (12.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99938 (14.7%)63 (25.1%)
$100,000 to $299,999178 (69.0%)163 (64.9%)
$300,000 to $499,99911 (4.3%)22 (8.8%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)3 (1.2%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total258 (100.0%)251 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Chilhowie

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Chilhowie
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00013 (5.0%)6 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $24,99912 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99951 (19.8%)32 (12.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99940 (15.5%)15 (6.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99938 (14.7%)15 (6.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99938 (14.7%)49 (19.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99951 (19.8%)44 (17.5%)
$150,000 or more15 (5.8%)59 (23.5%)
Total258 (100.0%)251 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Chilhowie

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Chilhowie
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x117 (45.4%)79,083 (31,507.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x66 (25.6%)115 (45.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x12 (4.6%)63 (25.1%)
4.0x or more63 (24.4%)7 (2.8%)
Total258 (100.0%)251 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Chilhowie

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Chilhowie
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800111 (43.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49984 (32.6%)67 (26.7%)
$800 to $1,49963 (24.4%)119 (47.4%)
Total258 (100.0%)251 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Chilhowie

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chilhowie

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chilhowie
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years99 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years317 (90.8%)32 (9.2%)
19 to 25 Years138 (79.3%)36 (20.7%)
26 to 34 Years186 (80.5%)45 (19.5%)
35 to 44 Years244 (86.5%)38 (13.5%)
45 to 54 Years329 (91.9%)29 (8.1%)
55 to 64 Years232 (85.6%)39 (14.4%)
65 to 74 Years264 (91.3%)25 (8.6%)
75 Years and older103 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,912 (88.7%)244 (11.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Chilhowie

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Chilhowie
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born99 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen317 (90.8%)32 (9.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen138 (79.3%)36 (20.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Chilhowie

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Chilhowie
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000275 (95.8%)12 (4.2%)
$25,000 to $49,999390 (93.3%)28 (6.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999204 (69.2%)91 (30.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999394 (93.6%)27 (6.4%)
$100,000 and over649 (88.3%)86 (11.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chilhowie

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chilhowie
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 654 (54.5%)52 (52.5%)
6 to 18 Years190 (54.4%)129 (37.0%)
19 to 25 Years29 (16.7%)109 (62.6%)
25 to 34 Years22 (9.5%)173 (74.9%)
35 to 44 Years102 (36.2%)149 (52.8%)
45 to 54 Years114 (31.8%)219 (61.2%)
55 to 64 Years96 (35.4%)143 (52.8%)
65 to 74 Years264 (91.3%)174 (60.2%)
75 Years and over103 (100.0%)49 (47.6%)
Total974 (45.2%)1,197 (55.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Chilhowie

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Chilhowie
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years14 (13.5%)11 (4.6%)
18 to 34 Years13 (5.5%)16 (8.3%)
35 to 64 Years127 (28.7%)53 (11.3%)
65 to 74 Years38 (30.9%)87 (52.4%)
75 Years and over31 (72.1%)39 (65.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Chilhowie

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Chilhowie: <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 Years13 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years70 (15.8%)24 (5.1%)
65 to 74 Years5 (4.1%)32 (19.3%)
75 Years and over18 (41.9%)9 (15.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Chilhowie: <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%)5 (2.6%)
35 to 64 Years59 (13.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years5 (4.1%)24 (14.5%)
75 Years and over9 (20.9%)12 (20.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Chilhowie: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years14 (13.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years93 (21.0%)3 (0.6%)
65 to 74 Years5 (4.1%)49 (29.5%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)4 (6.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Chilhowie: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)11 (5.7%)
35 to 64 Years26 (5.9%)22 (4.7%)
65 to 74 Years35 (28.5%)66 (39.8%)
75 Years and over17 (39.5%)32 (53.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Chilhowie: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years3 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years22 (5.0%)18 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years5 (4.1%)46 (27.7%)
75 Years and over13 (30.2%)9 (15.0%)

Technology Access in Chilhowie

Computing Device Access in Chilhowie

Computing Device Access in Chilhowie
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop59669.7%
Smartphone71984.1%
Tablet45953.7%
No Computing Device728.4%
Total855100.0%

Internet Access in Chilhowie

Internet Access in Chilhowie
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home57667.4%
Cellular Data Only10512.3%
Satellite Internet435.0%
No Internet12514.6%
Total855100.0%

Chilhowie Summary

Chilhowie is a town located in Smyth County, Virginia, United States. It is the county seat of Smyth County and is part of the Kingsport–Bristol (TN)–Bristol (VA) Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a component of the Johnson City–Kingsport–Bristol, TN-VA Combined Statistical Area – commonly known as the "Tri-Cities" region. The population was 1,781 at the 2010 census.

History

The area that is now Chilhowie was first settled in the late 1700s by Scots-Irish immigrants. The town was originally known as "Chilhowie Springs" and was established in 1848. The name is derived from the Cherokee word "Chilhowee," which means "valley of many deer."
The town was incorporated in 1872 and was the county seat of Smyth County. In the late 19th century, Chilhowie was a major stop on the Norfolk and Western Railway. The town was also home to a number of manufacturing businesses, including a woolen mill, a furniture factory, and a canning factory.

Geography

Chilhowie is located at 36 41 25 North 81 37 17 West 36 690278 81 621389

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2), all of it land.

Economy

Chilhowie is home to a number of small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, a pharmacy, and a number of restaurants. The town is also home to a number of manufacturing businesses, including a furniture factory, a canning factory, and a woolen mill.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 1,845 people, 790 households, and 517 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,541.2 people per square mile (595.2/km2). There were 860 housing units at an average density of 709.2 per square mile (274.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.45% White, 0.76% African American, 0.05% Native American, 0.05% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.60% from other races, and 1.04% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.60% of the population.
There were 790 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.6% were non-families. 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.90.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $27,917, and the median income for a family was $35,000. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,945. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.2% of those under age 18 and 16.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Chilhowie?
Total Population of Chilhowie is 2,371.
What is the Total Male Population of Chilhowie?
Total Male Population of Chilhowie is 1,053.
What is the Total Female Population of Chilhowie?
Total Female Population of Chilhowie is 1,318.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Chilhowie?
There are 79.89 Males per 100 Females in Chilhowie.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Chilhowie?
There are 125.17 Females per 100 Males in Chilhowie.
What is the Median Population Age in Chilhowie?
Median Population Age in Chilhowie is 47.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Chilhowie
Average Family Size in Chilhowie is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Chilhowie
Average Household Size in Chilhowie is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Chilhowie?
Per Capita income in Chilhowie is $28,761.
What is the Median Family Income in Chilhowie?
Median Family Income in Chilhowie is $76,452.
What is the Median Household income in Chilhowie?
Median Household Income in Chilhowie is $60,313.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Chilhowie?
Income or Wage Gap in Chilhowie is 11.5%.
Women in Chilhowie earn 88.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Chilhowie?
Inequality or Gini Index in Chilhowie is 0.40.
How Large is the Labor Force in Chilhowie?
There are 1,120 People in the Labor Forcein in Chilhowie.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Chilhowie?
56.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Chilhowie.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Chilhowie?
Unemployment Rate in Chilhowie is 2.7%.