Census Bureau data for Chico city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Chico city
- What is the median household income in Chico city?
- The median household income in Chico city is $58,125 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Chico city?
- The poverty rate in Chico city is 10.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Chico city?
- $160,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Chico city?
- The median gross rent in Chico city is $1,130 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Chico city residents have a college degree?
- 10.3% of adults in Chico city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,174
Median Income
$58,125
Median Home Value
$160,300
Poverty Rate
10.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
13.5%
Median Age
30.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$9,554 (+19.7%)
Home Value:
+$55,700 (+53.3%)
Poverty Rate:
-3.1 pp (-22.8%)
Bachelor's+:
+6.1 pp (+145.2%)
Unemployment:
+9.1 pp (+206.8%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,174
Median Age
30.0
Female
50.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
White (non-Hisp.) 84.2%
Black 0.3%
Two or More 6.6%
Other 6.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$58,125
±$22,427
-$18,167 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$65,194
Median Family Income
$69,760
Poverty Rate
10.5%
+0.0 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
6.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
10.5%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
17.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.6%
$10–15k
2.8%
$15–25k
12.1%
$25–35k
7.2%
$35–50k
16.5%
$50–75k
22.9%
$75–100k
14.7%
$100–150k
13.4%
$150–200k
3.6%
$200k+
2.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
462
Owner-Occupied
62.5%
Renter-Occupied
37.5%
Vacancy Rate
15.8%
Median Home Value
$160,300
-$100,100 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$1,130
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
22.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
37.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
4.9%
$50–100k
21.8%
$100–200k
16.5%
$200–300k
20.6%
$300–500k
14.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
1.6%
$500–1k
28.7%
$1–1.5k
45.7%
$1.5–2k
24.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.7%
1 vehicle
32.9%
2 vehicles
34.7%
3+
26.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
74.2%
Single-fam. att.
0.6%
5–19 units
1.3%
Mobile home
23.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
2.6%
1940–1969
8.7%
1970–1999
11.7%
2000–2009
13.4%
2010+
5.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
80.4%
Bachelor's or Higher
10.3%
-22.8 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
3.6%
Some College / Associate
24.2%
Less Than High School
6.5%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
64.4%
Unemployment Rate
13.5%
+8.4 pp vs. state
Work from Home
9.6%
Self-Employed
1.9%
Government Workers
15.4%
Private For-Profit
82.7%
Industry
Retail
23.7%
Edu/Health
17.3%
Transportation
11.6%
Agriculture
11.4%
Public Admin
7.9%
Construction
5.8%
Arts/Entmt.
3.1%
Information
3.1%
Finance
2.9%
Manufacturing
2.7%
Prof. Services
1.9%
Wholesale
1.9%
Occupation
Management
32.4%
Sales
26.2%
Production
21.4%
Food Prep
11.6%
Construction
8.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
23.7 min
Drove Alone
81.8%
Carpool
4.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
9.6%
Walked
4.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
389
Avg. Household Size
3.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
49.1%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
25.2%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
7.7%
5–9
9.4%
10–14
7.7%
15–19
4.3%
20–24
7.8%
25–34
17.4%
35–44
10.3%
45–54
12.4%
55–64
4.3%
65–74
5.3%
75–84
10.2%
85+
2.4%
Under 18: 28.2%
Working age (18–64): 71.8%
65 and over: 13.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
3.2%
Naturalized Citizen
65.8%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
1.2%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.5%
With a Disability
24.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
76.3%
Uninsured
23.7%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
86.4%
Has a Computer
96.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago
91.3%
Moved from Abroad
0.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023