State
County
Land Area (mi²)
11.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,579.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-2.23% (-399)
Growth Since 2010
-6.45% (-1,208)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Chowchilla, California Population 2021
17,512
Chowchilla is a city located in Madera County California. With a 2020 population of 17,512, it is the 313th largest city in California and the 2065th largest city in the United States . Chowchilla is currently declining at a rate of -2.23% annually and its population has decreased by -6.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,720 in 2010. Chowchilla reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 11 miles, Chowchilla has a population density of 1,580 people per square mile.
The average household income in Chowchilla is $68,184 with a poverty rate of 20.21%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $895 per month, and the median house value is $216,400. 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: 59.72%
- Other race: 19.11%
- Black or African American: 8.25%
- Two or more races: 5.69%
- Asian: 3.93%
- Native American: 3.08%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.21%
The current population of Chowchilla, California is 17,512 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 18,310.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 18,720.
Chowchilla, California Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,997 | 59.72% |
| Some Other Race | 3,518 | 19.11% |
| Black or African American | 1,519 | 8.25% |
| Two or More Races | 1,048 | 5.69% |
| Asian | 724 | 3.93% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 568 | 3.08% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 39 | 0.21% |
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Chowchilla Population by Race
Chowchilla Population Pyramid $2021
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Chowchilla Population by Age
Chowchilla Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,429 | 3.26 | 52 |
| Married | 1,730 | 3.94 | 60.8 |
| Non Family | 942 | 1.12 | 50.2 |
| Female | 518 | 4.6 | 23.9 |
| Male | 239 | 3.87 | 56.1 |
3.83
Average Family Size
3.26
Average Household Size
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Chowchilla Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,219 | 9.40% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,067 | 15.94% |
| High School Graduate | 3,541 | 27.31% |
| Some College | 4,045 | 31.19% |
| Associates Degree | 989 | 7.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 822 | 6.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 285 | 2.20% |
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Chowchilla Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Chowchilla Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,196 | 4,429 | 558 |
| Hispanic | 5,185 | 3,241 | 278 |
| Other Race | 2,554 | 1,492 | 150 |
| Black | 1,387 | 1,023 | 57 |
| 2+ Races | 759 | 508 | 41 |
| Asian | 563 | 470 | 163 |
| Native American | 385 | 355 | 38 |
| Islander | 31 | 26 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 92.21%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 28.95%.
Chowchilla Educational Attainment by Race
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$21,235
Average Earnings
$37,961
Average Male
$15,290
Average Female
Chowchilla Earnings by Educational Attainment
Chowchilla Language by Age
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Chowchilla Language
60.21% of Chowchilla residents speak only English, while 39.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 32.69% of the population.
Chowchilla Language
Chowchilla Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5,629 | 1,504 | 26.72% |
| White | 4,620 | 619 | 13.40% |
| Other | 1,517 | 370 | 24.39% |
| Multiple | 303 | 179 | 59.08% |
| Asian | 470 | 97 | 20.64% |
| Black | 145 | 17 | 11.72% |
20.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.73%
Male Poverty Rate
22.72%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Chowchilla
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chowchilla is Multiple, with 59.08% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chowchilla is Black, with 11.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.93%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.96%.
Chowchilla Poverty
Chowchilla Poverty Rate by Education
Chowchilla Marital Status
Marriage Rates
29.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.7%
Male Marriage Rate
26.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Chowchilla Married by Age and Sex
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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
Chowchilla Marital Status
Chowchilla Veterans by War
Chowchilla Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 452 | 5.40% |
| Hispanic | 108 | 1.73% |
| Other Race | 75 | 2.53% |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 2.99% |
| Black | 22 | 1.48% |
| Asian | 7 | 1.04% |
| Native American | 5 | 1.05% |
Chowchilla Veterans by Race
Chowchilla Veterans by Education
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5.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.59%
Veteran Disability Rate
Chowchilla Veterans by Education
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28.6%
Labor Force Participation
26.6%
Employment Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
Chowchilla Employment by Age
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Chowchilla Employment by Race
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Chowchilla Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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72.35%
Born in Chowchilla
84.32%
Native Born
15.68%
Foreign Born
10.75%
Non Citizen
4.93%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
84.32% of Chowchilla residents were born in the United States, with 72.35% having been born in California. 10.75% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Chowchilla Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 17,512 | -399 | -2.23% |
| 2020 | 17,911 | -399 | -2.18% |
| 2019 | 18,310 | -399 | -2.13% |
| 2018 | 18,709 | 252 | 1.37% |
| 2017 | 18,457 | 278 | 1.53% |
| 2016 | 18,179 | -212 | -1.15% |
| 2015 | 18,391 | -452 | -2.40% |
| 2014 | 18,843 | 1,486 | 8.56% |
| 2013 | 17,357 | -692 | -3.83% |
| 2012 | 18,049 | -843 | -4.46% |
| 2011 | 18,892 | 174 | 0.93% |
| 2010 | 18,718 | 4,302 | 2.65% |
| 2000 | 14,416 | 8,486 | 9.29% |
| 1990 | 5,930 | 808 | 1.48% |
| 1980 | 5,122 | 773 | 1.65% |
| 1970 | 4,349 | -176 | -0.40% |
| 1960 | 4,525 | 632 | 1.52% |
| 1950 | 3,893 | 1,936 | 7.12% |
| 1940 | 1,957 | 1,110 | 8.74% |
| 1930 | 847 | 0.00% |