Childress, TX Demographics

A map of Childress's Population by Race

Childress, Texas has an estimated population of 5,834, a slight increase from the 5,737 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.5% White, 35.1% Hispanic, 7.6% Black, 4.8% Multiracial, 1.7% Native American/Other, and 0.2% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Childress, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Childress has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Childress, that probability was 60.3% in 2020 and 61.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Childress is ranked the 389th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Childress was ranked the 372nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Childress's White Population

2,948 residents of Childress, or 50.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Childress is considerably higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Childress ranks 963rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Childress's White population has declined by an estimated 2.5%. White residents' share of Childress's population has decreased from 52.7% to 50.5%.

Childress is more White than neighboring Estelline (34.4% White), Dodson (50% White), Paducah (34.4% White), and Hollis (43.1% White). Childress is less White than neighboring Memphis (50.8% White).

Childress's Black Population

445 residents of Childress, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Childress is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Childress ranks 348th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Childress's Black population has declined by an estimated 20.5%. Black residents' share of Childress's population has decreased from 9.8% to 7.6%.

Childress is more Black than neighboring Dodson (0% Black), Memphis (4.8% Black), and Paducah (3% Black). Childress is less Black than neighboring Estelline (8.9% Black), and Hollis (9% Black).

Childress's Asian Population

13 residents of Childress, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Childress is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Childress ranks 517th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Childress's Asian population has declined by an estimated 74.5%. Asian residents' share of Childress's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.2%.

Childress is more Asian than neighboring Estelline (0% Asian), Dodson (0% Asian), and Paducah (0% Asian). Childress is less Asian than neighboring Memphis (0.6% Asian), and Hollis (1.5% Asian).

Childress's Hispanic Population

2,049 residents of Childress, or 35.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Childress is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Childress ranks 852nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Childress's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 8.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Childress's population has increased from 33.0% to 35.1%.

Childress is more Hispanic than neighboring Dodson (35% Hispanic). Childress is less Hispanic than neighboring Estelline (53.3% Hispanic), Memphis (37.1% Hispanic), Paducah (53.3% Hispanic), and Hollis (40.5% Hispanic).

Childress's Native American/Other Population

98 residents of Childress, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Childress is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Childress ranks 936th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Childress's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 172.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Childress's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.7%.

Childress is more Native American/Other than neighboring Estelline (0% Native American/Other), Dodson (0% Native American/Other), Memphis (1.2% Native American/Other), and Paducah (0% Native American/Other). Childress is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hollis (2.3% Native American/Other).

Childress's Multiracial Population

281 residents of Childress, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Childress is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Childress ranks 929th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Childress's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 62.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Childress's population has increased from 3.0% to 4.8%.

Childress is more Multiracial than neighboring Estelline (3.3% Multiracial), and Hollis (3.5% Multiracial). Childress is less Multiracial than neighboring Dodson (15% Multiracial), Memphis (5.5% Multiracial), and Paducah (9.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.