The population of Chilhowie City is approximately 1,839 people, and the median household income is $42,125. The poverty rate in Chilhowie City is less than 2%. A key economic indicator for the city is the high amount of single mothers. The median family size is 2.9. Overall, Chilhowie is considered a moderately diverse community.
The town of Chilhowie is located in Smyth County, Virginia, and is the only city in the state that is in the Eastern Time Zone. In addition, wireless internet speeds in the area are very slow and average at 34 Mbps. The nearest airport and coastline are located about 45 miles and 254 miles, respectively, from Chilhowie City. In addition, the city has the least amount of traffic and road conditions, so it is a peaceful place to live.
The demographic breakdown of the city shows that 89.9% of the city's residents are White (non-Hispanic), 7% are Black or African American, and 0.1% are Hispanic. The median household income in Chilhowie is $33,738. The average household income is $42,360. Most residents live in homes, with 70% of residents finishing high school. However, nearly half of the population drops out of college and doesn't have a degree.
The median property value in Chilhowie, VA is $147,300. It is 0.612 times smaller than the national average. Chilhowie's homeownership rate is 63 percent, lower than the state's average of 64.1%. Chilhowie's commute time is 22.3 minutes, about the same as the national average. The median car ownership in Chilhowie is two cars per household.