Chico, CA Demographics

A map of Chico's Population by Race

Chico, California has an estimated population of 102,188, a less than 1% change from the 101,475 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.6% White, 20.5% Hispanic, 6.0% Multiracial, 5.2% Asian, 2.2% Black, and 1.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Chico, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Chico has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Chico, that probability was 52.4% in 2020 and 53.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Chico is ranked the 74th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Chico was ranked the 76th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Chico's White Population

66,064 residents of Chico, or 64.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Chico is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Chico ranks 660th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chico's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Chico's population has decreased from 65.4% to 64.6%.

Chico is more White than neighboring Nord (26.3% White), and Hamilton City (5.3% White). Chico is less White than neighboring Butte Creek Canyon (82.7% White), Durham (89.3% White), and Cohasset (90.1% White).

Chico's Black Population

2,278 residents of Chico, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Chico is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Chico ranks 477th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chico's Black population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Black residents' share of Chico's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.2%.

Chico is more Black than neighboring Butte Creek Canyon (0% Black), Durham (0% Black), Nord (0% Black), Cohasset (0% Black), and Hamilton City (0% Black).

Chico's Asian Population

5,323 residents of Chico, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Chico is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Chico ranks 528th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chico's Asian population has grown by an estimated 22.4%. Asian residents' share of Chico's population has increased from 4.3% to 5.2%.

Chico is more Asian than neighboring Butte Creek Canyon (0.3% Asian), Durham (0% Asian), Cohasset (2.4% Asian), and Hamilton City (2.1% Asian). Chico is less Asian than neighboring Nord (10.5% Asian).

Chico's Hispanic Population

20,988 residents of Chico, or 20.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Chico is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Chico ranks 852nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chico's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Chico's population has remained roughly unchanged at 20.5%.

Chico is more Hispanic than neighboring Butte Creek Canyon (7.6% Hispanic), Durham (6.4% Hispanic), and Cohasset (2.8% Hispanic). Chico is less Hispanic than neighboring Nord (63.2% Hispanic), and Hamilton City (90.6% Hispanic).

Chico's Native American/Other Population

1,411 residents of Chico, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Chico is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Chico ranks 460th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chico's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Chico's population has decreased from 1.9% to 1.4%.

Chico is more Native American/Other than neighboring Durham (1.1% Native American/Other), Nord (0% Native American/Other), Cohasset (0% Native American/Other), and Hamilton City (0% Native American/Other). Chico is less Native American/Other than neighboring Butte Creek Canyon (2.2% Native American/Other).

Chico's Multiracial Population

6,124 residents of Chico, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Chico is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Chico ranks 395th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chico's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 4.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Chico's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.0%.

Chico is more Multiracial than neighboring Durham (3.2% Multiracial), Nord (0% Multiracial), Cohasset (4.7% Multiracial), and Hamilton City (1.9% Multiracial). Chico is less Multiracial than neighboring Butte Creek Canyon (7.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.