Chico, WA Demographics

A map of Chico's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,421	1,975	72.6%	72.5%
Multiracial	316	236	9.5%	8.7%
Asian	312	196	9.4%	7.2%
Hispanic	153	192	4.6%	7.1%
Black	90	71	2.7%	2.6%
Native American/Other	44	53	1.3%	1.9%

Chico, Washington has an estimated population of 3,336, a large increase from the 2,723 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.6% White, 9.5% Multiracial, 9.4% Asian, 4.6% Hispanic, 2.7% Black, and 1.3% 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 is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Washington 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 45.5% in 2020 and 45.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Chico is ranked the 244th most populous place in Washington, out of 639 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 275th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Chico's White Population

2,421 residents of Chico, or 72.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Chico is higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Chico ranks 404th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chico's White population has grown by an estimated 22.6%. White residents' share of Chico's population has remained roughly unchanged at 72.6%.

Chico is more White than neighboring Erlands Point (69.1% White), Kitsap Lake (70.4% White), Silverdale (67.4% White), Rocky Point (66.6% White), and Tracyton (57.1% White).

Chico's Black Population

90 residents of Chico, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Chico is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Chico ranks 89th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chico's Black population has grown by an estimated 26.8%. Black residents' share of Chico's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.7%.

Chico is more Black than neighboring Rocky Point (0.9% Black). Chico is less Black than neighboring Erlands Point (11.9% Black), Kitsap Lake (11.3% Black), Silverdale (4.6% Black), and Tracyton (5.4% Black).

Chico's Asian Population

312 residents of Chico, or 9.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Chico is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Chico ranks 82nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chico's Asian population has grown by an estimated 59.2%. Asian residents' share of Chico's population has increased from 7.2% to 9.4%.

Chico is more Asian than neighboring Erlands Point (2.2% Asian), Kitsap Lake (1.2% Asian), Silverdale (9.1% Asian), and Rocky Point (3.6% Asian). Chico is less Asian than neighboring Tracyton (15.6% Asian).

Chico's Hispanic Population

153 residents of Chico, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Chico is lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Chico ranks 350th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chico's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 20.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Chico's population has decreased from 7.1% to 4.6%.

Chico is less Hispanic than neighboring Erlands Point (9.5% Hispanic), Kitsap Lake (7.4% Hispanic), Silverdale (9.6% Hispanic), Rocky Point (11.4% Hispanic), and Tracyton (13.3% Hispanic).

Chico's Native American/Other Population

44 residents of Chico, or 1.3% 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 Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Chico ranks 301st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chico's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 17.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Chico's population has decreased from 1.9% to 1.3%.

Chico is more Native American/Other than neighboring Erlands Point (0% Native American/Other), and Silverdale (0.9% Native American/Other). Chico is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kitsap Lake (1.5% Native American/Other), Rocky Point (2.6% Native American/Other), and Tracyton (2.6% Native American/Other).

Chico's Multiracial Population

316 residents of Chico, or 9.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Chico is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Chico ranks 78th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chico's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 33.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Chico's population has increased from 8.7% to 9.5%.

Chico is more Multiracial than neighboring Erlands Point (7.3% Multiracial), Kitsap Lake (8.4% Multiracial), Silverdale (8.4% Multiracial), and Tracyton (6% Multiracial). Chico is less Multiracial than neighboring Rocky Point (15.1% 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.