Demographics & People — Chillicothe, Ohio
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 21,958 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~21,800 |
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| Median Age | 40.7 |
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| Total Households | 9,784 |
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| Family Households | 5,072 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.17 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1839 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 18,573 |
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| Black or African American | 1,825 |
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| Asian | 128 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 134 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 8,193 |
| Other groups | 4,082 |
| German | 3,995 |
| Irish | 2,418 |
| English | 2,374 |
| American | 1,998 |
| Scottish | 510 |
| Scotch-Irish | 464 |
| Italian | 397 |
| European | 342 |
Language
| English Only | 20,278 |
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| Spanish | 90 |
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| Population 5+ | 20,516 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,481 |
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| Population 18+ | 17,715 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 5.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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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 Chillicothe, Ohio.
