Chico Population

2010–2026

1,153

2026 projection

21.2% since 2020 (increase)

02004006008001K1.2K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Chico. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,153+373.32%
20251,116+151.36%
20241,101+353.28%
20231,066+323.09%
20221,034+414.13%
2021993+424.42%
2020951-22719.27%
20191,178+252.17%
20181,153+373.32%
20171,116+302.76%

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Chico Demographics

32.2median age

Median age

Female37.4 yrs
Male29.4 yrs

Adults

1,085
188 seniors · 17%897 other adults

Sex

Female 49.3% · 746Male 50.7% · 766

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 15 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Chico Income

$75,739median household income

Median household income

$75,739

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$45,486

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

10.5%

About 1 in 9 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Chico Marital Status

56% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married56%53%59%
Never married27%37%16%
Divorced7%6%8%
Widowed7%3%12%
Separated3%<1%5%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201