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Chilton, TX
Census-designated place in Falls County, Texas.
Population
698
Land area
4sq mi
People per sq mi
177
ZIP codes
0
Chilton and its ZIP codes
Chilton at a glance
- Chilton is 53% denser than Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $93,875, 20% above the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $213,000 (25% below Texas).
Local data for Chilton, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chilton, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$93,875
Poverty rate
18.3%
Median home value
$213,000
Homeownership
81.5%
Bachelor's or higher
23.4%
Median age
35.6
Average commute
24.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (324), Salvadoran Americans (52), German Americans (47).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Falls County. PPP loans are for Chilton.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,850
3,030 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,312
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$114M
FY 2026, $6,697 per person
How people get to work
Chilton, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone52.7%
- Carpooled47.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 24.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chilton, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
375
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
2
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 34°F
39.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chilton, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
24.2%
U.S. 11.1% +13.1 pts
Cities near Chilton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LottCity | 5.7 mi | 1 |
| GolindaCity | 5.7 mi | 4.2 |
| MarlinCity | 9.9 mi | 4.5 |
| LorenaCity | 11 mi | 3.9 |
| Bruceville-EddyCity | 12 mi | 4.1 |
| RobinsonCity | 12 mi | 30.6 |
| HewittCity | 14 mi | 6.9 |
| RieselCity | 15 mi | 4.2 |
| RosebudCity | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| TroyCity | 16 mi | 4.7 |
| Beverly HillsCity | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| MoodyCity | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| WoodwayCity | 18 mi | 6.6 |
| PendletonCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4.5 |
| HallsburgCity | 19 mi | 2.7 |
| WacoCity | 20 mi | 91 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chilton, TX in?
- Chilton is in Falls County, Texas.
- What is the population of Chilton, TX?
- About 698 people live in Chilton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chilton?
- Nearby places include Lott (5.7 mi), Golinda (5.7 mi), Marlin (9.9 mi), Lorena (11 mi), Bruceville-Eddy (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023