Chico, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Chico, California is 102,032 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 75th-largest city in California. The median household income is $67,929, the median home value is $455,300, and the median age is 31.0.
The population has grown 18.6% since 2010 (86,783 → 102,911).
102,032
Population
2969
People / sq mi
$67,929
Median Income
$455,300
Median Home Value
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Chico covers 34.4 sq mi of land at 2969 people per square mile.
About Chico, CA
Age is the most distinctive thing about Chico: a median age of 31.0, younger than the national median. Chico is a city in California with a population of 102,032.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $67,929 — below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 12.6% of residents fall below the poverty line, close to the national 12.4%. The median home value is $455,300, with typical rent around $1,442.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 41.3% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 12.2%, and the average commute runs about 17 minutes each way.
Chico city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Chico city had a population of 86,783 in 2010 and 102,911 in 2024, a 18.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 103,301 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 1.25%.
102,911
Population (2024)
86,783
Population (2010)
103,301
Peak (2019)
1.25%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 86,783 |
| 2011 | 87,269 |
| 2012 | 87,915 |
| 2013 | 88,362 |
| 2014 | 89,491 |
| 2015 | 90,369 |
| 2016 | 91,564 |
| 2017 | 93,066 |
| 2018 | 94,342 |
| 2019 | 103,301 |
| 2020 | 103,289 |
| 2021 | 100,615 |
| 2022 | 102,061 |
| 2023 | 102,146 |
| 2024 | 102,911 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 72.3% |
| Black or African American | 2.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$67,929
Median Household Income
$38,201
Per Capita Income
12.6%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$455,300
Median Home Value
$1,442
Median Rent
44.3%
Owner-Occupied
Education
93.2%
High School+
41.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.9%
Drive Alone
69.8%
Public Transit
12.2%
Work From Home
17.3 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
16.9%
Foreign Born
82.5%
Non-English at Home
4.6%
Veterans
14.5%
With Disability
93.5%
Health Insurance
96.7%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 29.4% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 13.7% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 10.5% |
| Information | 5.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.1% |
| Manufacturing | 4.5% |
| Construction | 4.2% |
| Retail Trade | 3.8% |
| Public Administration | 3.5% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.6% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 2.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Chico, California has a population of 102,032 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 75th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Chico, California is $67,929, with 12.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Chico, California is $455,300, with median monthly rent at $1,442 and a homeownership rate of 44.3%.
The median age in Chico, California is 31.0 years. The population is 48.6% male and 51.4% female.
The population has grown 18.6% since 2010 (86,783 → 102,911).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.