Chico is a CDP located in Kitsap County Washington. Chico has a 2024 population of 3,212. Chico is currently growing at a rate of 2.16% annually and its population has increased by 0.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,184 in 2020.
The average household income in Chico is $189,328 with a poverty rate of 2.24%. The median age in Chico is 47.8 years: 43 years for males, and 49.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chico was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,363 | 76.82% |
| Asian | 361 | 11.74% |
| Two or more races | 178 | 5.79% |
| Black or African American | 137 | 4.45% |
| Other race | 22 | 0.72% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.29% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.2% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,165 | 2.64 | 86 | 14 |
| Married | 770 | 2.92 | 87.3 | 12.7 |
| Non Family | 291 | 1.62 | 88.7 | 11.3 |
| Female | 89 | 3.38 | 80.9 | 19.1 |
| Male | 15 | 3.67 | 0 | 100 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
86.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 278 | 12.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 523 | 23.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 297 | 13.19% |
| High School Graduate | 354 | 15.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 0.44% |
| Some College | 790 | 35.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,733 | 1,723 | 669 |
| Asian | 361 | 361 | 107 |
| Black | 93 | 93 | 37 |
| Hispanic | 30 | 30 | 7 |
| Other Race | 22 | 22 | 7 |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| Islander | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 39.78%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,078 | $72,065 | $57,266 |
| Graduate Degree | $250,001 | $250,001 | $250,001 |
| High School Graduate | $42,083 | $42,250 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $77,202 | $91,042 | $71,250 |
| Some College | $81,744 | $97,396 | $66,406 |
$77,202
Average Earnings
$91,042
Average Male
$71,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.44% of Chico residents speak only English, while 14.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 12.73% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,355 | 51 | 2.17% |
| Asian | 361 | 18 | 4.99% |
2.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.72%
Male Poverty Rate
2.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chico is Asian, with 4.99% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chico is White, with 2.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 4.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 6.5% |
| Some College | 2.72% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 62.16% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $143,676 | $203,231 |
| Households | $126,904 | $189,328 |
| Married Families | $161,333 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $96,188 | $141,331 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
64.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.3%
Male Marriage Rate
62.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
415
Number of Veterans
366
Male Veterans
49
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 187 |
| Second Gulf War | 134 |
| First Gulf War | 122 |
| Korea | 11 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 104 |
| 65 to 74 | 104 |
| 75+ | 101 |
| 35 to 54 | 83 |
| 18 to 34 | 23 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 277 | 16.44% |
| Asian | 75 | 21.25% |
| Black | 37 | 27.01% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 35.42% |
| Islander | 9 | 100% |
| Other Race | 9 | 40.91% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 11.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.8%
Labor Force Participation
54.1%
Employment Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
40.99%
Born in Chico
88.46%
Native Born
11.54%
Foreign Born
0.85%
Non Citizen
10.7%
Naturalized
88.46% of Chico residents were born in the United States, with 40.99% having been born in Washington. 0.85% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,212 | 68 | 2.16% |
| 2023 | 3,144 | 68 | 2.21% |
| 2022 | 3,076 | -111 | -3.48% |
| 2021 | 3,187 | 3 | 0.09% |
| 2020 | 3,184 | 338 | 11.88% |
| 2019 | 2,846 | 6 | 0.21% |
| 2018 | 2,840 | 205 | 7.78% |
| 2017 | 2,635 | 172 | 6.98% |
| 2016 | 2,463 | 306 | 14.19% |
| 2015 | 2,157 | 44 | 2.08% |
| 2014 | 2,113 | -70 | -3.21% |
| 2013 | 2,183 | -136 | -5.86% |
| 2012 | 2,319 | -43 | -1.82% |
| 2011 | 2,362 | 103 | 4.56% |
| 2010 | 2,259 | 0 | 0% |