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Childress County, TX
1 city or town and 2 ZIP codes in Childress County, Texas.
Population
6,743
Land area
697sq mi
People per sq mi
10
ZIP codes
2
Cities and towns in Childress County
Childress County at a glance
- Childress County is 92% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $58,654, 25% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $125,400 (56% below Texas) and median rent is $913 a month.
Local data for Childress County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Childress County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,654
Poverty rate
15.3%
Median home value
$125,400
Median rent
$913/mo
Homeownership
71.0%
Bachelor's or higher
11.8%
Median age
35.9
Average commute
25.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,686), Irish Americans (490), German Americans (438).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,214
3,019 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,376
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$57.5M
FY 2026, $8,628 per person
PPP loans
$9.3M
287 loans, 1,146 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$13.55K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Childress County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.1%
- Carpooled7.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home1.1%
Average one-way commute: 25.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Childress County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
539
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 27°F
26.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Childress County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.1%
U.S. 33.3% +2.8 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
21.6%
U.S. 11.1% +10.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Childress County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Childress County, TX?
- Childress is the largest city or town in Childress County, with about 5,834 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Childress County?
- Childress County includes 2 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 79201, 79230.
- What is the population of Childress County, TX?
- About 6,743 people live in Childress County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Childress County?
- Childress County borders Hardeman County, Hall County, Collingsworth County, Harmon County, OK, Cottle County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023