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Chico

Washington · 3,336 residents · 2.413 sq mi
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Chico is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $140,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $672,600. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

3,336
+11%since 2023
from 3,016 in 2023
2010 – 2024
1,383 / sq mi
+11%since 2023
from 1,250 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
44.5
−7%since 2023
from 48.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
2K2K3K3K3K201020202024Chico
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$140,500
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $124,700 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$72,651
−5%since 2023
from $76,162 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
87.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 87.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.427
−5%since 2023
from 0.451 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$672,600
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $620,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$1,610
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,724 in 2023
US average: $1,442
85.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 87.7% in 2023
14.8% rent
4.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
13.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 14.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
4.1%
−11.4 ptssince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
4.8
−4%since 2023
from 5.0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic74.5%(2,248)
Black5.2%(157)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(76)
Asian11.4%(344)
Other6.3%(191)
Diversity Score53%(1,599)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.6%(2,421)
Black2.7%(90)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(153)
Asian9.4%(312)
Other10.8%(360)
Diversity Score56.3%(1,877)
56
+6%since 2023
from 53 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

52.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 48.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 99.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
21.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 18.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.5 min
+7%since 2023
from 23.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
70.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 71.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
11.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
2.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
12.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
1.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
60.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 56.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
19.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 15.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
61.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 61.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

51.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 51.5% in 2023
48.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 48.5% in 2023
10.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
19.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 18.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
11.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
3.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
97.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 96.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
85.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 83.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
1.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Chico, Washington?

Chico, Washington has about 3,336 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chico, Washington?

The typical household in Chico, Washington earns about $140,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chico, Washington expensive?

In Chico, Washington, the median home is worth about $672,600, and the typical rent is about $1,610 a month.

How educated are people in Chico, Washington?

About 52.9% of adults age 25 and over in Chico, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chico, Washington?

About 1.7% of people in Chico, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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