Chilhowie, VA

City

Demographics of Chilhowie

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

24.4%

Households with Children

31.0%

School Enrollment K-12

292

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.0%
School Age (5-17): 15.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 19.5%
Working Age (35-54): 22.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.2%
Seniors (65+): 22.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 14.4%
High School / GED: 35.2%
Some College or Associate's: 26.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 24.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 14.0%
Single Parents: 17.1%
Couples & Adults: 39.2%
Living Alone: 29.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 83.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
Asian: 0.9%
Black or African American: 4.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 71.7%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 3.3%
South American: 4.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 21.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 30.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 69.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 68.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 27.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.5%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 4.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 93.9%
Spanish: 5.7%
European & Indo-European: 0.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.6%
Elementary (1-4): 3.4%
Middle School (5-8): 8.6%
High School (9-12): 2.7%
College / Graduate: 3.2%
Not Enrolled: 80.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Chilhowie

Neighborhood

Smyth, VA

Sulphur Springs Heights

Blackwell / Clinchburg

Stony Battery / Holston Mill

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources