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METRO AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Chico Metro

Chico, CA · 1 counties · 203,171 residents · 1,636.49 sq mi
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Chico has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,924. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $116,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

203,171
+12%since 1990
from 182,120 in 1990
1990 – 2025
124 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 111 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.8
+5%since 1990
from 34.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
178K191K205K218K232K1990201020202024Chico
2024208K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,924
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,776 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,517
+45%since 1990
from $12,083 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.8%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 18.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$116,200
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $94,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$563
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $439 in 1990
US average: $602
60.7%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 61.1% in 1990
39.3% rent
3.6
−12%since 1990
from 4.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(165,364)
Black1.2%(2,098)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(13,472)
Asian2.8%(5,072)
Diversity Score34.7%(63,121)
2000
White, non-Hispanic80%(162,564)
Black1.3%(2,699)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(21,339)
Asian3.3%(6,676)
Diversity Score34.9%(70,854)
35
+1%since 1990
from 35 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.8%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 19.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.3%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 77.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.0%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.3 min
−25%since 1990
from 18.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chico, CA?

Chico, CA has about 203,171 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Chico, CA?

The typical household in Chico, CA earns about $31,924 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chico, CA expensive?

In Chico, CA, the median home is worth about $116,200, and the typical rent is about $563 a month.

How educated are people in Chico, CA?

About 21.8% of adults age 25 and over in Chico, CA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chico, CA?

About 19.8% of people in Chico, CA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chico, CA grown since 1990?

Yes, Chico, CA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 21,051 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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