Chillicothe
City in Ross County, Ohio
Chillicothe is a city in Ross County, Ohio, with 22,059 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 623 ft (190 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Massieville, 5.6 miles S.
- 22,059residents (2020 Census)
- 623 ftelevation · 190 m
- 10.5 sq miland area · 27.2 km²
- 2,101 / sq mipopulation density
- 45601ZIP code
About Chillicothe
Chillicothe ( CHIL-ih-KOTH-ee) is a city in Ross County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. The population was 22,059 at the 2020 census. The town's population peaked around 25,000 in 1960 and has held steady in the intervening decades.
Located along the Scioto River 45 miles (72 km) south of Columbus, Chillicothe was the first and third capital of Ohio. It is the only city in Ross County and the center of the Chillicothe micropolitan area, which is a part of the Columbus, Ohio Combined Statistical Area. Chillicothe is a designated Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation.
Chillicothe is the birthplace of Tecumseh, the Shawnee leader during the War of 1812. The town was an important waypoint during the American Revolutionary War and American Civil War eras. Indigenous tribes, white settlers, and freed slaves all traversed the area. A number of well-known Ohio politicians, sports stars, and professionals have been native to Chillicothe. The town has a 19th century theater and opera house and hosts a number of summer fairs. Beginning in 1973, a drama, Tecumseh!, has been staged annually in Chillicothe.
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Living in Chillicothe
- Median household income
- $54,086
- Median home value
- $162,500
- Median rent
- $887/mo
- Median age
- 40.7
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Chillicothe had 22,059 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 22,059 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,101 per sq mi (811 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chillicothe at a glance
| State | Ohio (OH) |
|---|---|
| County | Ross County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 22,059 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.50 sq mi (27.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.17 sq mi (0.43 km²) |
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.3405° N, 82.9961° W |
| ZIP code | 45601 |
| Official website | ci.chillicothe.oh.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3914184 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chillicothe
- Massieville5.6 mi S
- Andersonville6.6 mi N
- Bourneville9.6 mi SW
- Kingston10.2 mi NE
- Frankfort11.0 mi NW
- Richmond Dale13.6 mi SE
- Clarksburg14.2 mi NW
- Waverly14.8 mi S
- Adelphi15.9 mi NE
- Logan Elm Village16.1 mi N
- Bainbridge16.6 mi SW
- South Salem16.6 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Chillicothe
What county is Chillicothe in?
Chillicothe is in Ross County, Ohio.
What is the population of Chillicothe, OH?
22,059 people lived in Chillicothe at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chillicothe, OH?
The ZIP code of Chillicothe is 45601.
What is the elevation of Chillicothe?
623 feet (190 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chillicothe?
Massieville (5.6 mi), Andersonville (6.6 mi), Bourneville (9.6 mi), Kingston (10.2 mi), Frankfort (11.0 mi).
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