Chilhowie is located in Smyth county Virginia with a geographic area of 2.5 square miles. The total population in Chilhowie is 2,262 with 41.9% male and 58.1% female. Children under age 5 represent 3.4% of the population, under age 18 equal 15.7% of the population and over age 65 is 31.0% of the population. The median household income is $45,331, per capita income is $26,231. There are a total of 829 housing units with 64.7% owner occupied. Education includes 35.6% of residents that are high school graduates and 29.7% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Chilhowie in the summer is 71 degrees, and in the winter 35 degrees.
