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Chico

Washington · 2,723 residents · 2.413 sq mi
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Chico is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,936. Population has declined 4% since 2019. Median home value is $462,400. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents. Households here earn about 43% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,723
−4%since 2019
from 2,846 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,128 / sq mi
−4%since 2019
from 1,179 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
45.2
+7%since 2019
from 42.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K201020202024Chico
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,936
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $112,984 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,969
+16%since 2019
from $44,974 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
76.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 77.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 3.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing7.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$462,400
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $427,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,094
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,833 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2019
from 93.4% in 2019
12.4% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+11%since 2019
from 3.8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic72.7%(2,069)
Black3.6%(103)
Hispanic / Latino5%(143)
Asian12.1%(343)
Other6.6%(188)
Diversity Score56.1%(1,596)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(1,975)
Black2.6%(71)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(192)
Asian7.2%(196)
Other9.1%(247)
Diversity Score54.7%(1,490)
Diversity Score
55
−2%since 2019
from 56 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 34.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 96.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 12.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
Unchangedsince 2019
from 26.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 74.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 4.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2019
from 66.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2019
from 40.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 49.7% in 2019
Female
47.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 50.3% in 2019
Foreign born
11.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 10.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 4.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chico, Washington?

Chico, Washington has about 2,723 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chico, Washington?

The typical household in Chico, Washington earns about $109,936 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 $462,400, and the typical rent is about $2,094 a month.

How educated are people in Chico, Washington?

About 33.6% 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 2.6% 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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