Chico, CA

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Chico Overview

102,790
TOTAL POPULATION
50,461
MALE POPULATION
52,329
FEMALE POPULATION
96.43
MALES / 100 FEMALES
103.70
FEMALES / 100 MALES
30.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$36,491
PER CAPITA INCOME
$88,270
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$65,932
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
17.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
82.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,216
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
56,593
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
66.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Chico Zip Codes

Chico Area Codes

Race in Chico

The most populous races in Chico are White / Caucasian (77,172 | 75.1%), Hispanic or Latino (19,754 | 19.2%), and Two or more Races (10,355 | 10.1%).
Race in Chico
Race# Population% Population
Asian5,3685.2%
Black / African American2,1312.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific4910.5%
Hispanic or Latino19,75419.2%
Native / Alaskan8650.8%
White / Caucasian77,17275.1%
Two or more Races10,35510.1%
Some other Race6,4086.2%
Total102,790100.0%

Ancestry in Chico

The most populous ancestries reported in Chico are Mexican (16,400 | 16.0%), German (14,101 | 13.7%), English (11,210 | 10.9%), Irish (9,954 | 9.7%), and Italian (5,509 | 5.4%), together accounting for 55.6% of all Chico residents.
Ancestry in Chico
Ancestry# Population% Population
African1940.2%
Alsatian160.0%
American4,2594.1%
Apache540.1%
Arab3120.3%
Argentinean210.0%
Armenian1550.2%
Australian1220.1%
Austrian1690.2%
Bangladeshi1,6841.6%
Basque1620.2%
Belgian270.0%
Bhutanese8660.8%
Blackfeet2170.2%
Brazilian210.0%
British7960.8%
Bulgarian130.0%
Burmese5350.5%
Cajun630.1%
Canadian4930.5%
Celtic390.0%
Central American8120.8%
Cherokee4290.4%
Chickasaw280.0%
Chilean770.1%
Chinese40.0%
Chippewa60.0%
Choctaw940.1%
Colombian960.1%
Comanche90.0%
Costa Rican220.0%
Creek210.0%
Croatian3990.4%
Cuban1250.1%
Czech3910.4%
Czechoslovakian2100.2%
Danish6810.7%
Dominican640.1%
Dutch1,0291.0%
Eastern European1730.2%
Ecuadorian320.0%
Egyptian190.0%
English11,21010.9%
Ethiopian120.0%
European3,7363.6%
Filipino1720.2%
Finnish2230.2%
French2,5802.5%
French Canadian2990.3%
German14,10113.7%
Greek1970.2%
Guamanian / Chamorro680.1%
Guatemalan1710.2%
Honduran290.0%
Hungarian2330.2%
Icelander520.1%
Indian (Asian)1,4411.4%
Indonesian70.0%
Iranian1280.1%
Irish9,9549.7%
Iroquois40.0%
Israeli680.1%
Italian5,5095.4%
Jamaican380.0%
Japanese870.1%
Korean1,0351.0%
Laotian2080.2%
Latvian840.1%
Lebanese1440.1%
Lithuanian420.0%
Malaysian2840.3%
Maltese1460.1%
Mexican16,40016.0%
Mexican American Indian2960.3%
Native Hawaiian2010.2%
Navajo70.0%
Nepalese610.1%
New Zealander150.0%
Nicaraguan660.1%
Nigerian330.0%
Northern European4000.4%
Norwegian2,0662.0%
Osage230.0%
Paiute20.0%
Pakistani750.1%
Palestinian470.1%
Peruvian2570.3%
Polish1,3471.3%
Portuguese1,6401.6%
Puerto Rican4550.4%
Puget Sound Salish370.0%
Romanian2220.2%
Russian8770.9%
Salvadoran5240.5%
Samoan1520.2%
Scandinavian4500.4%
Scotch-Irish1,0001.0%
Scottish2,8642.8%
Senegalese310.0%
Serbian1110.1%
Shoshone260.0%
Sioux970.1%
Slavic280.0%
Slovak510.1%
Slovene290.0%
South African440.0%
South American4950.5%
South American Indian360.0%
Spaniard3400.3%
Spanish3710.4%
Spanish American290.0%
Sri Lankan7270.7%
Subsaharan African3140.3%
Swedish1,1851.1%
Swiss4500.4%
Syrian550.1%
Thai5100.5%
Tohono O'Odham90.0%
Tongan1750.2%
Turkish20.0%
Ukrainian3320.3%
Venezuelan120.0%
Welsh7160.7%
West Indian70.0%
Yaqui520.1%
Yugoslavian380.0%
Yup'ik30.0%
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Immigrants in Chico

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Chico came from Latin America (3,428 | 3.3%), Central America (3,097 | 3.0%), Asia (3,058 | 3.0%), Mexico (2,777 | 2.7%), and South Eastern Asia (1,265 | 1.2%), together accounting for 13.2% of all Chico residents.
Immigrants in Chico
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan110.0%
Africa1210.1%
Argentina400.0%
Asia3,0583.0%
Australia410.0%
Belarus190.0%
Belgium470.1%
Bosnia and Herzegovina810.1%
Brazil270.0%
Cambodia350.0%
Canada3000.3%
Caribbean1150.1%
Central America3,0973.0%
Chile200.0%
China8440.8%
Colombia280.0%
Cuba800.1%
Czechoslovakia100.0%
Eastern Africa790.1%
Eastern Asia1,0851.1%
Eastern Europe5040.5%
El Salvador2390.2%
England650.1%
Ethiopia60.0%
Europe1,0461.0%
Fiji420.0%
France310.0%
Germany1640.2%
Guatemala770.1%
Haiti130.0%
Hong Kong650.1%
India2890.3%
Indonesia590.1%
Iran1490.1%
Israel120.0%
Italy470.1%
Japan720.1%
Korea1690.2%
Kuwait1090.1%
Laos2780.3%
Latin America3,4283.3%
Latvia110.0%
Lebanon220.0%
Mexico2,7772.7%
Micronesia190.0%
Moldova110.0%
Netherlands490.1%
Nicaragua40.0%
Nigeria210.0%
Northern Europe1710.2%
Oceania1020.1%
Pakistan860.1%
Peru730.1%
Philippines2180.2%
Poland210.0%
Romania760.1%
Russia2130.2%
Saudi Arabia20.0%
Scotland100.0%
South Africa210.0%
South America2160.2%
South Central Asia5350.5%
South Eastern Asia1,2651.2%
Southern Europe800.1%
Spain330.0%
Sweden110.0%
Syria110.0%
Taiwan1340.1%
Thailand4630.4%
Turkey20.0%
Ukraine620.1%
Venezuela280.0%
Vietnam2120.2%
West Indies220.0%
Western Africa210.0%
Western Asia1650.2%
Western Europe2910.3%
Zimbabwe730.1%
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Sex and Age in Chico

Sex and Age in Chico

The most populous age groups in Chico are 20 to 24 Years (8,985 | 17.8%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (8,732 | 16.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Chico
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,502 (5.0%)2,323 (4.4%)
5 to 9 Years3,221 (6.4%)2,763 (5.3%)
10 to 14 Years2,791 (5.5%)2,623 (5.0%)
15 to 19 Years3,864 (7.7%)4,180 (8.0%)
20 to 24 Years8,985 (17.8%)8,732 (16.7%)
25 to 29 Years4,371 (8.7%)4,493 (8.6%)
30 to 34 Years3,461 (6.9%)3,191 (6.1%)
35 to 39 Years3,648 (7.2%)3,278 (6.3%)
40 to 44 Years2,844 (5.6%)2,533 (4.8%)
45 to 49 Years2,365 (4.7%)2,526 (4.8%)
50 to 54 Years2,399 (4.8%)2,416 (4.6%)
55 to 59 Years1,764 (3.5%)2,609 (5.0%)
60 to 64 Years2,488 (4.9%)2,514 (4.8%)
65 to 69 Years1,879 (3.7%)2,572 (4.9%)
70 to 74 Years1,768 (3.5%)1,989 (3.8%)
75 to 79 Years881 (1.8%)1,488 (2.8%)
80 to 84 Years610 (1.2%)939 (1.8%)
85 Years and over620 (1.2%)1,160 (2.2%)
Total50,461 (100.0%)52,329 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Chico

Median Family Size in Chico

The median family size in Chico is 2.98 persons per family, with married-couple families (13,619 | 65.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.13 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (2,638 | 12.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.45 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Chico
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple13,619 (65.3%)3.13
Single Male/Father2,638 (12.6%)2.45
Single Female/Mother4,609 (22.1%)2.86
Total Families20,866 (100.0%)2.98

Median Household Size in Chico

The median household size in Chico is 2.39 persons per household, with married-couple households (13,619 | 32.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.15 persons per household. non-family households (20,588 | 49.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.66 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Chico
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple13,619 (32.9%)3.15
Single Male/Father2,638 (6.4%)2.87
Single Female/Mother4,609 (11.1%)3.12
Non-family20,588 (49.7%)1.66
Total Households41,454 (100.0%)2.39

Household Size by Marriage Status in Chico

Out of a total of 41,454 households in Chico, 20,866 (50.3%) are family households, while 20,588 (49.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 9,511, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 12,049.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Chico
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-12,049 (29.1%)
2-Person Households9,511 (22.9%)5,240 (12.6%)
3-Person Households4,775 (11.5%)1,819 (4.4%)
4-Person Households4,217 (10.2%)1,106 (2.7%)
5-Person Households1,661 (4.0%)224 (0.5%)
6-Person Households442 (1.1%)46 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households260 (0.6%)104 (0.3%)
Total20,866 (50.3%)20,588 (49.7%)

Female Fertility in Chico

Fertility by Age in Chico

Average fertility rate in Chico is 39.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 49.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 70.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Chico
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years808 (70.9%)49.0
35 to 50 years331 (29.1%)38.0
Total1,139 (100.0%)39.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Chico

57.0% of women with births (1,139) in Chico are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 58.7% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 4.8% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Chico
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years334 (41.3%)474 (58.7%)
35 to 50 years315 (95.2%)16 (4.8%)
Total649 (57.0%)490 (43.0%)

Fertility by Education in Chico

Average fertility rate in Chico is 39.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of less than high school have the highest fertility rate of 56.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the lowest fertility at 29.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 33.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Chico
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School150 (13.2%)56.0
High School Diploma156 (13.7%)34.0
College or Associate's Degree364 (32.0%)29.0
Bachelor's Degree378 (33.2%)56.0
Graduate Degree91 (8.0%)34.0
Total1,139 (100.0%)39.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Chico

43.0% of women with births in Chico are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 56.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Chico
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School98 (65.3%)52 (34.7%)
High School Diploma117 (75.0%)39 (25.0%)
College or Associate's Degree160 (44.0%)204 (56.0%)
Bachelor's Degree183 (48.4%)195 (51.6%)
Graduate Degree91 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total649 (57.0%)490 (43.0%)

Income in Chico

Income Overview in Chico

Per Capita Income in Chico is $36,491, while median incomes of families and households are $88,270 and $65,932 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income102,790$36,491
Median Family Income20,866$88,270
Mean Family Income20,866$113,721
Median Household Income41,454$65,932
Mean Household Income41,454$89,522
Income Deficit20,866$10,216
Wage / Income Gap (%)102,79017.31%
Wage / Income Gap ($)102,79082.69¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index102,7900.48

Earnings by Sex in Chico

Average Earnings in Chico are $31,927, $34,755 for men and $28,738 for women, a difference of 17.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Chico
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male30,805 (51.1%)$34,755
Female29,414 (48.8%)$28,738
Total60,219 (100.0%)$31,927

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Chico

The most common earnings brackets in Chico are $100,000+ for men (4,366 | 14.2%) and $100,000+ for women (2,620 | 8.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Chico
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less1,883 (6.1%)2,190 (7.4%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,538 (5.0%)1,304 (4.4%)
$5,000 to $7,499974 (3.2%)1,991 (6.8%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,204 (3.9%)1,373 (4.7%)
$10,000 to $12,4991,726 (5.6%)1,601 (5.4%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,156 (3.7%)1,288 (4.4%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,128 (3.7%)898 (3.0%)
$17,500 to $19,999613 (2.0%)983 (3.3%)
$20,000 to $22,499898 (2.9%)879 (3.0%)
$22,500 to $24,999991 (3.2%)1,163 (4.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9991,591 (5.2%)1,397 (4.8%)
$30,000 to $34,9991,801 (5.9%)1,924 (6.5%)
$35,000 to $39,9991,524 (5.0%)1,460 (5.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9991,335 (4.3%)1,180 (4.0%)
$45,000 to $49,999870 (2.8%)1,253 (4.3%)
$50,000 to $54,999861 (2.8%)1,009 (3.4%)
$55,000 to $64,9992,177 (7.1%)1,665 (5.7%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,463 (4.8%)1,333 (4.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,706 (8.8%)1,903 (6.5%)
$100,000+4,366 (14.2%)2,620 (8.9%)
Total30,805 (100.0%)29,414 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Chico

Average earnings in Chico are $48,564 for men and $40,646 for women, a difference of 16.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $93,154, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $31,264. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $69,608, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $24,820.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Chico
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$31,264$24,820
High School Diploma$36,744$35,841
College or Associate's Degree$41,778$32,819
Bachelor's Degree$64,877$48,375
Graduate Degree$93,154$69,608
Total$48,564$40,646

Family Income in Chico

Family Income Brackets in Chico

According to the Chico family income data, there are 4,215 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.2% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 793 families (3.8%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Chico
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0007933.8%
$10,000 to $14,9991,0024.8%
$15,000 to $24,9991,1895.7%
$25,000 to $34,9991,1275.4%
$35,000 to $49,9991,7118.2%
$50,000 to $74,9992,96314.2%
$75,000 to $99,9992,69212.9%
$100,000 to $149,9994,21520.2%
$150,000 to $199,9992,27410.9%
$200,000+2,90013.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Chico

4-person families (3,943 | 18.9%) account for the highest median family income in Chico with $117,052 per family, while 2-person families (10,648 | 51.0%) have the highest median income of $38,814 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Chico
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families10,648 (51.0%)$77,629
3-Person Families4,421 (21.2%)$89,018
4-Person Families3,943 (18.9%)$117,052
5-Person Families1,298 (6.2%)$108,500
6-Person Families336 (1.6%)$115,000
7+ Person Families220 (1.1%)$110,882
Total20,866 (100.0%)$88,270

Family Income by Number of Earners in Chico

The median family income in Chico is $88,270, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,819) having the highest median family income of $146,138, while families with 1 earner (7,554) have the lowest median family income of $57,016, accounting for 8.7% and 36.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Chico
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners2,929 (14.0%)$58,053
1 Earner7,554 (36.2%)$57,016
2 Earners8,564 (41.0%)$114,787
3+ Earners1,819 (8.7%)$146,138
Total20,866 (100.0%)$88,270

Household Income in Chico

Household Income Brackets in Chico

With 6,633 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Chico, accounting for 16.0% of all households. In contrast, only 2,197 households (5.3%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Chico
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002,9437.1%
$10,000 to $14,9992,1975.3%
$15,000 to $24,9993,4418.3%
$25,000 to $34,9993,6488.8%
$35,000 to $49,9994,72611.4%
$50,000 to $74,9995,96914.4%
$75,000 to $99,9995,22312.6%
$100,000 to $149,9996,63316.0%
$150,000 to $199,9993,0267.3%
$200,000+3,6488.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Chico

The median household income in Chico is $65,932, with the highest median household income of $86,093 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 11,600 households (28.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $31,284, with 6,895 households (16.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Chico
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years6,895 (16.6%)$31,284
25 to 44 Years13,875 (33.5%)$77,144
45 to 64 Years11,600 (28.0%)$86,093
65+ Years9,084 (21.9%)$59,611
Total41,454 (100.0%)$65,932

Poverty in Chico

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Chico

With 20.8% poverty level for males and 23.6% for females among the residents of Chico, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 4,814 males (47.0%) and 5,092 females (49.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Chico
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years289 (11.8%)406 (17.5%)
5 Years35 (7.1%)164 (36.6%)
6 to 11 Years670 (17.0%)757 (22.7%)
12 to 14 Years369 (25.1%)441 (28.7%)
15 Years43 (10.7%)18 (3.3%)
16 and 17 Years175 (15.7%)139 (15.7%)
18 to 24 Years4,814 (47.0%)5,092 (49.6%)
25 to 34 Years1,460 (18.8%)1,667 (21.8%)
35 to 44 Years813 (12.6%)917 (15.8%)
45 to 54 Years605 (12.7%)694 (14.0%)
55 to 64 Years395 (9.3%)764 (15.0%)
65 to 74 Years398 (11.1%)348 (7.8%)
75 Years and over147 (7.0%)531 (16.2%)
Total10,213 (20.8%)11,938 (23.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Chico

According to the poverty statistics in Chico, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 92.9% of males and 96.7% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Chico
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,166 (88.2%)1,917 (82.5%)
5 Years459 (92.9%)284 (63.4%)
6 to 11 Years3,261 (83.0%)2,572 (77.3%)
12 to 14 Years1,101 (74.9%)1,094 (71.3%)
15 Years360 (89.3%)528 (96.7%)
16 and 17 Years938 (84.3%)744 (84.3%)
18 to 24 Years5,435 (53.0%)5,175 (50.4%)
25 to 34 Years6,316 (81.2%)5,995 (78.2%)
35 to 44 Years5,665 (87.5%)4,894 (84.2%)
45 to 54 Years4,146 (87.3%)4,248 (86.0%)
55 to 64 Years3,834 (90.7%)4,334 (85.0%)
65 to 74 Years3,185 (88.9%)4,099 (92.2%)
75 Years and over1,938 (92.9%)2,752 (83.8%)
Total38,804 (79.2%)38,636 (76.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Chico

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Chico show that 4.8% or 653 of the total 13,619 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 24.4%, comprising of 30 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.4%, which includes 269 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Chico
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children7,703 (96.6%)269 (3.4%)
1 or 2 Children4,456 (94.8%)247 (5.2%)
3 or 4 Children714 (87.0%)107 (13.0%)
5 or more Children93 (75.6%)30 (24.4%)
Total12,966 (95.2%)653 (4.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Chico

According to the poverty data in Chico, 25.3% or 666 single-father households and 29.9% or 1,380 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 125 households (47.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Chico
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children479 (36.5%)234 (16.2%)
1 or 2 Children62 (5.9%)929 (33.9%)
3 or 4 Children125 (47.0%)215 (50.9%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Total666 (25.3%)1,380 (29.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Chico

The poverty data for Chico shows that 653 of the married-couple family households (4.8%) and 2,046 of the single-parent households (28.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 30 households (24.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Chico
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children269 (3.4%)713 (25.9%)
1 or 2 Children247 (5.2%)991 (26.1%)
3 or 4 Children107 (13.0%)340 (49.4%)
5 or more Children30 (24.4%)2 (100.0%)
Total653 (4.8%)2,046 (28.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Chico

Employment by Class of Employer in Chico

Among the 50,936 employed individuals in Chico, private company employees (31,178 | 61.2%), not-for-profit organizations (4,918 | 9.7%), and local government employees (4,762 | 9.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Chico
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees31,17861.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1,4162.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3,6497.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations4,9189.7%
Local Government Employees4,7629.3%
State Government Employees3,9967.9%
Federal Government Employees8941.8%
Unpaid Family Workers1230.2%
Total50,936100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Chico

According to the labor force statistics for Chico, out of the total population over 16 years of age (85,618), 66.1% or 56,593 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.9% or 3,905 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 88.4% or 7,836 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 13.7% or 366 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Chico
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years2,668 (37.6%)366 (13.7%)
20 to 24 Years13,376 (75.5%)1,485 (11.1%)
25 to 29 Years7,836 (88.4%)525 (6.7%)
30 to 34 Years5,668 (85.2%)238 (4.2%)
35 to 44 Years10,211 (83.0%)449 (4.4%)
45 to 54 Years8,075 (83.2%)347 (4.3%)
55 to 59 Years3,100 (70.9%)189 (6.1%)
60 to 64 Years2,771 (55.4%)150 (5.4%)
65 to 74 Years2,471 (30.1%)143 (5.8%)
75 Years and over456 (8.0%)6 (1.3%)
Total56,593 (66.1%)3,905 (6.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Chico

According to labor force statistics for Chico, 80.3% of individuals (37,661) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (46,900) are in the labor force, with 5.0% or 1,883 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.3% or 16,871 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.3% or 407 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Chico
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School1,990 (60.8%)206 (6.3%)
High School Diploma5,578 (75.8%)537 (7.3%)
College / Associate Degree13,215 (77.0%)1,064 (6.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher16,871 (88.3%)630 (3.3%)
Total37,661 (80.3%)2,345 (5.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Chico

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Chico are Community & Social Service (8,317 | 15.8%), Management (5,112 | 9.7%), Education Instruction & Library (5,098 | 9.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (3,327 | 6.3%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (3,163 | 6.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Chico

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Chico, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (82.4%), Architecture & Engineering (81.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (80.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (70.2%), Health Technologists (69.8%), and Education, Arts & Media (66.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Chico
OccupationMaleFemale
Management2,846 (55.7%)2,266 (44.3%)
Business & Financial867 (38.6%)1,382 (61.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science2,673 (80.3%)654 (19.7%)
Computers & Mathematics1,191 (82.4%)254 (17.6%)
Architecture & Engineering917 (81.0%)215 (19.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science565 (75.3%)185 (24.7%)
Community & Social Service 3,216 (38.7%)5,101 (61.3%)
Education, Arts & Media481 (33.7%)946 (66.3%)
Legal Services & Support225 (67.0%)111 (33.0%)
Education Instruction & Library1,759 (34.5%)3,339 (65.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment751 (51.6%)705 (48.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating943 (29.8%)2,220 (70.2%)
Health Technologists648 (30.2%)1,498 (69.8%)
Total (Category)10,545 (47.6%)11,623 (52.4%)
Total (Overall)26,522 (50.4%)26,116 (49.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Chico are Food Preparation & Serving (4,560 | 8.7%), Healthcare Support (2,630 | 5.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (1,475 | 2.8%), Personal Care & Service (1,464 | 2.8%), and Security & Protection (1,090 | 2.1%).
Services Occupations in Chico

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Chico, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (85.6%), Security & Protection (84.4%), and Law Enforcement (82.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (70.5%), Personal Care & Service (67.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (52.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Chico
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support776 (29.5%)1,854 (70.5%)
Security & Protection920 (84.4%)170 (15.6%)
Firefighting & Prevention620 (85.6%)104 (14.4%)
Law Enforcement300 (82.0%)66 (18.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving2,174 (47.7%)2,386 (52.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance893 (60.5%)582 (39.5%)
Personal Care & Service483 (33.0%)981 (67.0%)
Total (Category)5,246 (46.8%)5,973 (53.2%)
Total (Overall)26,522 (50.4%)26,116 (49.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Chico are Office & Administration (6,415 | 12.2%), and Sales & Related (5,753 | 10.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Chico

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Chico
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related3,085 (53.6%)2,668 (46.4%)
Office & Administration2,035 (31.7%)4,380 (68.3%)
Total (Category)5,120 (42.1%)7,048 (57.9%)
Total (Overall)26,522 (50.4%)26,116 (49.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Chico are Construction & Extraction (1,510 | 2.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (857 | 1.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (409 | 0.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Chico

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Chico
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry198 (48.4%)211 (51.6%)
Construction & Extraction1,495 (99.0%)15 (1.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair770 (89.8%)87 (10.2%)
Total (Category)2,463 (88.7%)313 (11.3%)
Total (Overall)26,522 (50.4%)26,116 (49.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Chico are Material Moving (1,517 | 2.9%), Production (1,470 | 2.8%), and Transportation (1,320 | 2.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Chico

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Chico
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1,086 (73.9%)384 (26.1%)
Transportation975 (73.9%)345 (26.1%)
Material Moving1,087 (71.7%)430 (28.3%)
Total (Category)3,148 (73.1%)1,159 (26.9%)
Total (Overall)26,522 (50.4%)26,116 (49.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Chico

Employment Industries in Chico

The major employment industries in Chico include Health Care & Social Assistance (7,886 | 15.0%), Educational Services (7,084 | 13.5%), Retail Trade (6,471 | 12.3%), Accommodation & Food Services (5,842 | 11.1%), and Professional & Scientific (3,844 | 7.3%).
Employment Industries in Chico

Employment Industries by Sex in Chico

The Chico industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (90.7%), and Utilities (76.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (70.3%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (66.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Chico
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting749 (67.5%)361 (32.5%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction2,205 (90.7%)225 (9.3%)
Manufacturing1,676 (64.0%)943 (36.0%)
Wholesale Trade991 (72.4%)377 (27.6%)
Retail Trade3,738 (57.8%)2,733 (42.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing1,064 (73.7%)380 (26.3%)
Utilities388 (76.8%)117 (23.2%)
Information924 (60.9%)594 (39.1%)
Finance & Insurance648 (46.1%)758 (53.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing469 (33.5%)932 (66.5%)
Professional & Scientific1,895 (49.3%)1,949 (50.7%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)63 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support1,053 (55.8%)835 (44.2%)
Educational Services2,736 (38.6%)4,348 (61.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance2,342 (29.7%)5,544 (70.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation766 (50.0%)767 (50.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services2,907 (49.8%)2,935 (50.2%)
Public Administration1,158 (57.7%)849 (42.3%)
Total26,522 (50.4%)26,116 (49.6%)

Education in Chico

School Enrollment in Chico

The most common levels of schooling among the 34,398 students in Chico are college / undergraduate (17,108 | 49.7%), high school (4,532 | 13.2%), and elementary school (4,479 | 13.0%).
School Enrollment in Chico
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,0102.9%
Kindergarten1,2763.7%
Elementary School4,47913.0%
Middle School4,09311.9%
High School4,53213.2%
College / Undergraduate17,10849.7%
Graduate / Professional1,9005.5%
Total34,398100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Chico

Out of a total of 34,398 students who are enrolled in schools in Chico, 2,786 (8.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 31,612 (91.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 418 (57.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 2,882 (97.4% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Chico
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds313 (42.8%)418 (57.2%)
5 to 9 Year Old5,189 (91.1%)505 (8.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds5,021 (95.1%)257 (4.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds2,882 (97.4%)77 (2.6%)
18 to 19 Year Olds4,220 (97.4%)113 (2.6%)
20 to 24 Year Olds10,434 (91.6%)956 (8.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds2,426 (88.0%)331 (12.0%)
35 Years and over1,126 (89.6%)130 (10.3%)
Total31,612 (91.9%)2,786 (8.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Chico

Business (3,369 | 12.4%), social sciences (2,785 | 10.3%), arts & humanities (2,684 | 9.9%), science & technology (2,646 | 9.8%), and liberal arts & history (2,251 | 8.3%) are the most common fields of study among 27,108 individuals in Chico who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Chico
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1,2914.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2,0257.5%
Physical & Health Sciences6472.4%
Psychology2,2498.3%
Social Sciences2,78510.3%
Engineering1,1414.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies1800.7%
Science & Technology2,6469.8%
Business3,36912.4%
Education1,8816.9%
Literature & Languages1,5895.9%
Liberal Arts & History2,2518.3%
Visual & Performing Arts1,2824.7%
Communications1,0884.0%
Arts & Humanities2,6849.9%
Total27,108100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Chico

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Chico

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Chico are males with 2 vehicles (11,286, accounting for 44.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (10,402, making up 45.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Chico
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle529 (2.1%)777 (3.1%)
1 Vehicle4,536 (17.9%)5,207 (21.0%)
2 Vehicles11,286 (44.5%)10,402 (42.0%)
3 Vehicles5,933 (23.4%)5,347 (21.6%)
4 Vehicles2,114 (8.3%)2,019 (8.2%)
5 or more Vehicles954 (3.8%)1,008 (4.1%)
Total25,352 (100.0%)24,760 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Chico

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Chico are 10 to 14 minutes (12,602 commuters, 28.0%), 5 to 9 minutes (9,877 commuters, 21.9%), and 15 to 19 minutes (8,467 commuters, 18.8%).
Commute Time in Chico
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,8644.1%
5 to 9 Minutes9,87721.9%
10 to 14 Minutes12,60228.0%
15 to 19 Minutes8,46718.8%
20 to 24 Minutes2,8486.3%
25 to 29 Minutes1,7894.0%
30 to 34 Minutes3,1887.1%
35 to 39 Minutes5011.1%
40 to 44 Minutes4991.1%
45 to 59 Minutes1,4013.1%
60 to 89 Minutes1,3393.0%
90 or more Minutes6831.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Chico

The most common commute times in Chico are 10 to 14 minutes (6,143 commuters, 26.6%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (6,459 commuters, 29.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Chico
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes842 (3.6%)1,022 (4.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes5,076 (22.0%)4,801 (21.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes6,143 (26.6%)6,459 (29.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes4,283 (18.5%)4,184 (19.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes1,738 (7.5%)1,110 (5.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes787 (3.4%)1,002 (4.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes1,687 (7.3%)1,501 (6.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes317 (1.4%)184 (0.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes154 (0.7%)345 (1.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes740 (3.2%)661 (3.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes945 (4.1%)394 (1.8%)
90 or more Minutes396 (1.7%)287 (1.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Chico

The most frequent times of departure to work in Chico are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (3,167, 13.7%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (4,050, 18.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Chico
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM1,607 (7.0%)770 (3.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM639 (2.8%)251 (1.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM969 (4.2%)433 (2.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,533 (6.6%)1,071 (4.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM2,075 (9.0%)1,562 (7.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM2,798 (12.1%)1,754 (8.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM3,167 (13.7%)4,050 (18.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM2,411 (10.4%)3,157 (14.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM987 (4.3%)1,963 (8.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM1,476 (6.4%)1,960 (8.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM830 (3.6%)1,055 (4.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM454 (2.0%)617 (2.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM2,235 (9.7%)1,848 (8.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM1,927 (8.3%)1,459 (6.7%)
Total23,108 (100.0%)21,950 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Chico

Occupancy by Ownership in Chico

Of the total 41,454 dwellings in Chico, owner-occupied units account for 18,298 (44.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 23,156 (55.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Chico
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units18,29844.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units23,15655.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units41,454100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Chico

Occupancy by Household Size in Chico
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household12,04929.1%
2-Person Household14,75135.6%
3-Person Household6,59415.9%
4+ Person Household8,06019.4%
Total Housing Units41,454100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Chico

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Chico
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household4,449 (36.9%)7,600 (63.1%)
2-Person Household7,055 (47.8%)7,696 (52.2%)
3-Person Household2,539 (38.5%)4,055 (61.5%)
4+ Person Household4,255 (52.8%)3,805 (47.2%)
Total Housing Units18,298 (44.1%)23,156 (55.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Chico

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Chico
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School389 (21.3%)1,441 (78.7%)
High School Diploma2,008 (36.6%)3,481 (63.4%)
College/Associate Degree5,696 (33.1%)11,494 (66.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher10,205 (60.2%)6,740 (39.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Chico

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Chico
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years14,41434.8%
35 to 44 Years6,35615.3%
45 to 54 Years5,55113.4%
55 to 64 Years6,04914.6%
65 to 74 Years5,34212.9%
75 to 84 Years2,5186.1%
85 Years and Over1,2242.9%
Total41,454100.0%

Housing Finances in Chico

Median Income by Occupancy in Chico

Median Income by Occupancy in Chico
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied18,298 (44.1%)$109,137
Renter-Occupied23,156 (55.9%)$43,564
Average41,454 (100.0%)$65,932

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Chico

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Chico
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000448 (2.5%)1,455 (6.3%)
$5,000 to $9,999166 (0.9%)871 (3.8%)
$10,000 to $14,999275 (1.5%)1,922 (8.3%)
$15,000 to $19,999529 (2.9%)1,181 (5.1%)
$20,000 to $24,999487 (2.7%)1,240 (5.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999796 (4.3%)2,858 (12.3%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,427 (7.8%)3,301 (14.3%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,911 (10.4%)4,079 (17.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,362 (12.9%)2,848 (12.3%)
$100,000 to $149,9994,340 (23.7%)2,282 (9.9%)
$150,000 or more5,557 (30.4%)1,119 (4.8%)
Total18,298 (100.0%)23,156 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Chico

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Chico
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300506 (2.8%)92 (0.4%)
$300 to $4991,556 (8.5%)518 (2.2%)
$500 to $7992,543 (13.9%)1,438 (6.2%)
$800 to $9991,249 (6.8%)2,467 (10.6%)
$1,000 to $1,4992,506 (13.7%)9,213 (39.8%)
$1,500 to $1,9993,265 (17.8%)5,393 (23.3%)
$2,000 to $2,4992,746 (15.0%)2,197 (9.5%)
$2,500 to $2,9991,902 (10.4%)696 (3.0%)
$3,000 or more2,025 (11.1%)412 (1.8%)
Total18,298 (100.0%)23,156 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Chico

Housing Structures in Chico

Housing Structures in Chico
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached22,02153.1%
Single Unit, Attached1,7644.3%
2 Unit Apartments1,8374.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments4,41710.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments3,5008.4%
10 or more Apartments6,12514.8%
Mobile Home / Other1,7904.3%
Total41,454100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Chico

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Chico
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached15,855 (72.0%)6,166 (28.0%)
Single Unit, Attached558 (31.6%)1,206 (68.4%)
2 Unit Apartments95 (5.2%)1,742 (94.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments79 (1.8%)4,338 (98.2%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments60 (1.7%)3,440 (98.3%)
10 or more Apartments117 (1.9%)6,008 (98.1%)
Mobile Home / Other1,534 (85.7%)256 (14.3%)
Total18,298 (44.1%)23,156 (55.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Chico

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Chico
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room37 (0.2%)861 (3.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms738 (4.0%)6,106 (26.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms6,498 (35.5%)11,602 (50.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms7,440 (40.7%)3,572 (15.4%)
8 or more Rooms3,585 (19.6%)1,015 (4.4%)
Total18,298 (100.0%)23,156 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Chico

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Chico
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas12,609 (68.9%)9,918 (42.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas314 (1.7%)466 (2.0%)
Electricity4,265 (23.3%)12,182 (52.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke25 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels1,061 (5.8%)327 (1.4%)
No Fuel Used24 (0.1%)263 (1.1%)
Total18,298 (100.0%)23,156 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Chico

Household Vehicle Usage in Chico
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle433 (2.4%)2,333 (10.1%)
1 Vehicle4,774 (26.1%)9,251 (40.0%)
2 Vehicles8,031 (43.9%)7,697 (33.2%)
3 or more Vehicles5,060 (27.7%)3,875 (16.7%)
Total18,298 (100.0%)23,156 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Chico

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Chico

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units6,20312,095
Median Property Value$372,100$444,700
Median Household Income$75,313$4,361
Monthly Housing Costs$620$2,025
Real Estate Taxes$2,253$240

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Chico

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Chico
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000746 (12.0%)140 (1.2%)
$50,000 to $99,999664 (10.7%)17 (0.1%)
$100,000 to $299,999867 (14.0%)1,194 (9.9%)
$300,000 to $499,9992,330 (37.6%)6,789 (56.1%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,118 (18.0%)2,969 (24.5%)
$750,000 to $999,999296 (4.8%)699 (5.8%)
$1,000,000 or more182 (2.9%)287 (2.4%)
Total6,203 (100.0%)12,095 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Chico

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Chico
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000363 (5.9%)127 (1.1%)
$10,000 to $24,999785 (12.7%)251 (2.1%)
$25,000 to $34,999498 (8.0%)506 (4.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999735 (11.8%)298 (2.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999710 (11.5%)692 (5.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999724 (11.7%)1,201 (9.9%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,192 (19.2%)1,638 (13.5%)
$150,000 or more1,196 (19.3%)3,148 (26.0%)
Total6,203 (100.0%)12,095 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Chico

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Chico
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,407 (22.7%)122,158 (1,010.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x757 (12.2%)1,573 (13.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x757 (12.2%)2,538 (21.0%)
4.0x or more3,152 (50.8%)2,640 (21.8%)
Total6,203 (100.0%)12,095 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Chico

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Chico
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8001,044 (16.8%)70 (0.6%)
$800 to $1,4991,070 (17.2%)354 (2.9%)
$800 to $1,4993,657 (59.0%)1,011 (8.4%)
Total6,203 (100.0%)12,095 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Chico

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chico

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chico
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years5,674 (98.4%)93 (1.6%)
6 to 18 Years15,394 (96.7%)522 (3.3%)
19 to 25 Years19,654 (90.0%)2,176 (10.0%)
26 to 34 Years12,067 (87.2%)1,767 (12.8%)
35 to 44 Years11,436 (93.1%)853 (6.9%)
45 to 54 Years9,033 (93.2%)660 (6.8%)
55 to 64 Years8,720 (93.5%)607 (6.5%)
65 to 74 Years7,961 (99.1%)69 (0.9%)
75 Years and older5,368 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total95,307 (93.4%)6,747 (6.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Chico

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Chico
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born5,674 (98.4%)93 (1.6%)
Foreign Born, Citizen15,394 (96.7%)522 (3.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen19,654 (90.0%)2,176 (10.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Chico

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Chico
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00013,772 (91.5%)1,285 (8.5%)
$25,000 to $49,99915,432 (91.3%)1,463 (8.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99912,797 (91.0%)1,269 (9.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99912,182 (90.5%)1,284 (9.5%)
$100,000 and over38,096 (96.6%)1,323 (3.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chico

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chico
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 62,291 (39.7%)3,680 (63.8%)
6 to 18 Years5,938 (37.3%)10,331 (64.9%)
19 to 25 Years6,384 (29.2%)14,186 (65.0%)
25 to 34 Years4,016 (29.0%)8,556 (61.9%)
35 to 44 Years3,469 (28.2%)8,464 (68.9%)
45 to 54 Years1,976 (20.4%)7,428 (76.6%)
55 to 64 Years3,032 (32.5%)6,150 (65.9%)
65 to 74 Years7,556 (94.1%)5,108 (63.6%)
75 Years and over5,341 (99.5%)3,387 (63.1%)
Total40,003 (39.2%)67,290 (65.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Chico

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Chico
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years8 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years832 (11.1%)237 (3.5%)
18 to 34 Years2,165 (11.4%)2,457 (12.9%)
35 to 64 Years2,163 (14.0%)2,010 (12.7%)
65 to 74 Years746 (20.8%)899 (20.2%)
75 Years and over1,118 (53.6%)1,587 (48.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Chico

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Chico: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years8 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years38 (0.5%)9 (0.1%)
18 to 34 Years119 (0.6%)267 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years473 (3.1%)245 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years285 (8.0%)160 (3.6%)
75 Years and over583 (28.0%)733 (22.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Chico: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years81 (1.1%)20 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years289 (1.5%)560 (2.9%)
35 to 64 Years202 (1.3%)365 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years105 (2.9%)121 (2.7%)
75 Years and over156 (7.5%)278 (8.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Chico: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years612 (8.1%)188 (2.8%)
18 to 34 Years1,343 (7.0%)1,648 (8.6%)
35 to 64 Years1,122 (7.3%)835 (5.3%)
65 to 74 Years243 (6.8%)230 (5.2%)
75 Years and over322 (15.4%)418 (12.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Chico: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years125 (1.7%)13 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years473 (2.5%)216 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years1,090 (7.0%)1,109 (7.0%)
65 to 74 Years385 (10.7%)622 (14.0%)
75 Years and over688 (33.0%)1,073 (32.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Chico: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years424 (5.6%)33 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years585 (3.1%)213 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years372 (2.4%)431 (2.7%)
65 to 74 Years151 (4.2%)208 (4.7%)
75 Years and over247 (11.8%)390 (11.9%)

Technology Access in Chico

Computing Device Access in Chico

Computing Device Access in Chico
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop35,54785.8%
Smartphone37,88191.4%
Tablet27,77267.0%
No Computing Device1,5993.9%
Total41,454100.0%

Internet Access in Chico

Internet Access in Chico
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet200.1%
Broadband Home33,37980.5%
Cellular Data Only3,9609.6%
Satellite Internet2,1925.3%
No Internet3,0947.5%
Total41,454100.0%

Chico Summary

Chico, California is a city located in Butte County, California, United States. It is situated in the northern part of the state, about 90 miles north of Sacramento. The city has a population of approximately 93,000 people, making it the 14th largest city in California.

Geography

Chico is located in the Sacramento Valley, at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. The city is situated on the banks of the Sacramento River, and is surrounded by rolling hills and agricultural land. The city is located at an elevation of about 200 feet above sea level. The climate in Chico is generally mild, with hot summers and cool winters.

History

Chico was founded in 1860 by John Bidwell, a pioneer and settler from the east coast. The city was originally named Chico after the Chico tribe of Native Americans who lived in the area. The city grew rapidly in the late 19th century, and by the early 20th century it had become a major agricultural center. The city was also home to a large number of Chinese immigrants, who worked in the local canneries and other industries.
In the late 20th century, Chico experienced a period of rapid growth and development. The city was home to a number of new businesses, and the population increased significantly. In the early 21st century, Chico has become a popular tourist destination, with a vibrant downtown area and a number of cultural attractions.

Economy

Chico’s economy is largely based on agriculture, manufacturing, and services. The city is home to a number of large agricultural companies, including S&W Seed Company, Chico Nut Company, and Chico Foods. The city is also home to a number of manufacturing companies, including Sierra Nevada Brewing Company and Chico Paper Company. The city is also home to a number of service-based businesses, including healthcare, education, and retail.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Chico had a population of 93,000 people. The racial makeup of the city was 75.3% White, 2.2% African American, 1.2% Native American, 5.2% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, and 15.8% from other races. The median household income in Chico was $41,000, and the median age was 33.

Conclusion

Chico, California is a vibrant city located in the northern part of the state. The city has a rich history, and has experienced a period of rapid growth and development in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. The city’s economy is largely based on agriculture, manufacturing, and services, and the population is diverse. Chico is a popular tourist destination, and is home to a number of cultural attractions.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Chico?
Total Population of Chico is 102,790.
What is the Total Male Population of Chico?
Total Male Population of Chico is 50,461.
What is the Total Female Population of Chico?
Total Female Population of Chico is 52,329.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Chico?
There are 96.43 Males per 100 Females in Chico.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Chico?
There are 103.70 Females per 100 Males in Chico.
What is the Median Population Age in Chico?
Median Population Age in Chico is 30.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Chico
Average Family Size in Chico is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Chico
Average Household Size in Chico is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Chico?
Per Capita income in Chico is $36,491.
What is the Median Family Income in Chico?
Median Family Income in Chico is $88,270.
What is the Median Household income in Chico?
Median Household Income in Chico is $65,932.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Chico?
Income or Wage Gap in Chico is 17.3%.
Women in Chico earn 82.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Chico?
Family Income Deficit in Chico is $10,216.
Families that are below poverty line in Chico earn $10,216 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Chico?
Inequality or Gini Index in Chico is 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in Chico?
There are 56,593 People in the Labor Forcein in Chico.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Chico?
66.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Chico.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Chico?
Unemployment Rate in Chico is 6.9%.