Chilton is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Falls County, Texas, United States. It had a population of 776 at the 2020 census. Chilton is located in western Falls County. U.S. Route 77 forms the western edge of the community, leading north 20 miles to Waco and south 16 miles to Rosebud. Texas State Highway 7 passes through the center of Chilton, leading east 10 miles to Marlin, the county seat, and west 12 miles to Bruceville-Eddy.