Chico Population

2011–2026

3,191

2026 projection

0.2% since 2020 (increase)

05001K1.5K2K2.5K3K3.5K20122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

Use the left and right arrow keys to inspect population observations.

Population by year

Population estimates for Chico. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20263,191+591.88%
20253,132+1161.90%
20233,016-601.95%
20223,076-1113.48%
20213,187+30.09%
20203,184+33811.88%
20192,846+60.21%
20182,840+2057.78%
20172,635+1726.98%
20162,463+30614.19%

Showing 10 of 15 years.

Chico Demographics

44.5median age

Median age

Female48.1 yrs
Male43.4 yrs

Adults

2,494
725 seniors · 29%1,769 other adults

Sex

Female 48.8% · 1,629Male 51.2% · 1,707

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

Tap a square or a group below to highlight it.

Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 33 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Chico Income

$140,500median household income

Median household income

$140,500

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$83,262

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

1.7%

About 1 in 58 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Chico Marital Status

68% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married68%69%67%
Never married22%22%22%
Divorced6%4%8%
Widowed3%2%3%
Separated1%2%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201