Chowchilla, California Population 2022
Chowchilla is a city located in Madera County California. Chowchilla has a 2020 population of 17,113. Chowchilla is currently declining at a rate of -2.28% annually and its population has decreased by -8.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,718 in 2010.
The average household income in Chowchilla is $68,184 with a poverty rate of 17.36%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $946 per month, and the median house value is $219,600. The median age in Chowchilla is 34.5 years, 34.5 years for males, and 34.5 years for females.
Chowchilla Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chowchillawas:
- White: 53.15%
- Other race: 24.78%
- Black or African American: 6.95%
- Two or more races: 6.93%
- Asian: 4.46%
- Native American: 3.46%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.27%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,803 | 53.15% |
| Black or African American | 1,281 | 6.95% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 638 | 3.46% |
| Asian | 822 | 4.46% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 50 | 0.27% |
| Some Other Race | 4,571 | 24.78% |
| Two or More Races | 1,278 | 6.93% |
Chowchilla Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,462 | 3.28 | 54.9 |
| Married | 1,788 | 3.91 | 63.8 |
| Male | 273 | 4.02 | 59 |
| Female | 480 | 4.55 | 21.3 |
| Non Family | 921 | 1.17 | 53.9 |
3.78
Average Family Size
3.28
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,178 | 9.29% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,210 | 17.44% |
| High School Graduate | 3,186 | 25.14% |
| Some College | 4,088 | 32.25% |
| Associates Degree | 934 | 7.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 800 | 6.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 279 | 2.20% |
Chowchilla Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 660 | 483 | 153 |
| 2+ Races | 957 | 666 | 135 |
| White | 4,760 | 4,018 | 430 |
| Native American | 433 | 399 | 39 |
| Other Race | 2,871 | 1,688 | 188 |
| Hispanic | 5,314 | 3,331 | 340 |
| Black | 1,153 | 784 | 32 |
| Islander | 40 | 34 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 92.15%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 23.18%.
$21,132
Average Earnings
$31,553
Average Male
$15,375
Average Female
Chowchilla Language by Age
Chowchilla Language
58.63% of Chowchilla residents speak only English, while 41.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 34.80% of the population.
Chowchilla Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 556 | 242 | 43.53% |
| Black | 71 | 27 | 38.03% |
| Hispanic | 6,125 | 1,084 | 17.70% |
| White | 4,157 | 607 | 14.60% |
| Islander | 31 | 2 | 6.45% |
| Other | 528 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 431 | 59 | 13.69% |
17.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.71%
Male Poverty Rate
18.05%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Chowchilla
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chowchilla is Asian, with 43.53% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chowchilla is Multiple, with 13.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.95%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.54%.
Chowchilla Marital Status
Marriage Rates
30.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.3%
Male Marriage Rate
27.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Chowchilla Married by Age and Sex
Chowchilla Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Chowchilla Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 369 | 4.85% |
| Black | 15 | 1.20% |
| Native American | 29 | 5.43% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.97% |
| Other Race | 188 | 5.47% |
| 2+ Races | 47 | 4.33% |
| Hispanic | 233 | 3.54% |
Chowchilla Veterans by Education
0.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
32.1%
Labor Force Participation
30%
Employment Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
72.93%
Born in Chowchilla
84.56%
Native Born
15.44%
Foreign Born
10.46%
Non Citizen
4.97%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
84.56% of Chowchilla residents were born in the United States, with 72.93% having been born in California. 10.46% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 847 | 0.00% | |
| 1940 | 1,957 | 1,110 | 8.74% |
| 1950 | 3,893 | 1,936 | 7.12% |
| 1960 | 4,525 | 632 | 1.52% |
| 1970 | 4,349 | -176 | -0.40% |
| 1980 | 5,122 | 773 | 1.65% |
| 1990 | 5,930 | 808 | 1.48% |
| 2000 | 14,416 | 8,486 | 9.29% |
| 2010 | 18,718 | 4,302 | 2.65% |
| 2011 | 18,892 | 174 | 0.93% |
| 2012 | 18,049 | -843 | -4.46% |
| 2013 | 17,357 | -692 | -3.83% |
| 2014 | 18,843 | 1,486 | 8.56% |
| 2015 | 18,391 | -452 | -2.40% |
| 2016 | 18,179 | -212 | -1.15% |
| 2017 | 18,457 | 278 | 1.53% |
| 2018 | 18,709 | 252 | 1.37% |
| 2019 | 18,310 | -399 | -2.13% |
| 2020 | 17,911 | -399 | -2.18% |
| 2021 | 17,512 | -399 | -2.23% |
| 2022 | 17,113 | -399 | -2.28% |