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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

Total population
3,336
+11%since 2023
from 3,016 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,383 / sq mi
+11%since 2023
from 1,250 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
44.5
−7%since 2023
from 48.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K201020202024Chico
20243K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52%(68)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.6%(288)
US avg: 6%
10 to 149.3%(309)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.7%(223)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.5%(116)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 346.8%(228)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415.2%(508)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5416.9%(565)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 649.2%(306)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.6%(387)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.9%(298)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.2%(40)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$140,500
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $124,700 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$672,600
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $620,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,610
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,724 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 87.7% in 2023
14.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 14.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
4.1%
−11.4 ptssince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
−4%since 2023
from 5.0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
62
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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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)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.6%(2,421)
Black2.7%(90)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(153)
Asian9.4%(312)
Other10.8%(360)
Diversity Score
56
+6%since 2023
from 53 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3%(101)
Asian origin
Filipino7.9%(263)
Korean0.5%(18)
Chinese0.5%(16)
Japanese0.4%(15)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro0.3%(11)
Ancestry
English17.7%(592)
German11.1%(369)
Irish5.4%(180)
Norwegian4.6%(155)
French3.4%(115)
American2.8%(92)
Turkish2.2%(73)
Danish2.2%(72)
British2%(68)
Polish1.8%(60)
Portuguese1.8%(59)
Swedish1.7%(58)
+ 13 more ancestry groups with data
Italian1.6%(52)
Scottish1.5%(51)
Scotch-Irish1.5%(50)
Finnish1.4%(46)
Ukrainian1.3%(45)
Hungarian0.9%(30)
Czech0.8%(28)
Nigerian0.6%(20)
Greek0.4%(13)
Welsh0.4%(13)
Serbian0.2%(7)
Austrian0.2%(6)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Filipino population · Largest Irish population · Largest Norwegian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
21.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 18.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+7%since 2023
from 23.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 71.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 56.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 15.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
61.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 61.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 51.5% in 2023
Female
48.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 48.5% in 2023
Foreign born
10.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
19.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 18.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 96.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 83.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married22%(297)
Married71.3%(963)
Widowed2.3%(31)
Divorced4.4%(60)
Women 15+
Never married22.1%(292)
Married67%(884)
Widowed2.9%(38)
Divorced8%(106)
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Frequently asked

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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