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CITY · 2010 ACS

Chico

Washington · 2,259 residents · 2.413 sq mi
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Chico is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $102,692. Population has declined 4% since 2011. Median home value is $394,500. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents. Households here earn about 79% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,259
−4%vs 2011
vs 2,362 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
936 / sq mi
−4%vs 2011
vs 979 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
46.5
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 46.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K201020202024Chico
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,692
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $103,571 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,757
−4%vs 2011
vs $44,595 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
64.8%
−3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 68.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.323
−2%vs 2011
vs 0.329 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$394,500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $378,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,514
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,571 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
63.8%
−23.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 86.9% in 2011
15.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.8%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.0%
−3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.8% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+5%vs 2011
vs 3.7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(1,883)
Black6.9%(163)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(27)
Asian10.1%(238)
Other2.2%(51)
Diversity Score43.6%(1,030)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(1,786)
Black2.9%(65)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(110)
Asian7.9%(179)
Other2.6%(59)
Diversity Score41.2%(931)
Diversity Score
41
−6%vs 2011
vs 44 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.4%
−4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 93.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.6%
−3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
−7%vs 2011
vs 26.8 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.1%
−3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.5% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
7.6%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.7% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.9% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.0%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.3%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.8%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.4% in 2011
Female
50.8%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.6% in 2011
Foreign born
7.6%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.6% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
25.0%
−2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.9% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chico, Washington?

Chico, Washington has about 2,259 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chico, Washington?

The typical household in Chico, Washington earns about $102,692 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 $394,500, and the typical rent is about $1,514 a month.

How educated are people in Chico, Washington?

About 31.4% 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 2.8% of people in Chico, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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