Chowchilla, CA Demographics

A map of Chowchilla's Population by Race

Chowchilla, California has an estimated population of 19,020, a less than 1% change from the 19,039 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.3% Hispanic, 32.5% White, 6.1% Asian, 5.9% Black, 4.0% Multiracial, and 1.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Chowchilla, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Chowchilla is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Chowchilla, that probability was 63.6% in 2020 and 63.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Chowchilla is ranked the 362nd 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). Chowchilla was ranked the 363rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Chowchilla's White Population

6,175 residents of Chowchilla, or 32.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Chowchilla is comparable to the share in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Chowchilla ranks 1111th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chowchilla's White population has declined by an estimated 8.9%. White residents' share of Chowchilla's population has decreased from 35.6% to 32.5%.

Chowchilla is more White than neighboring Fairmead (13.7% White), Le Grand (13.8% White), Madera Acres (15.1% White), Planada (1.5% White), and Madera (12.2% White).

Chowchilla's Black Population

1,117 residents of Chowchilla, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Chowchilla is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Chowchilla ranks 82nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chowchilla's Black population has declined by an estimated 38.5%. Black residents' share of Chowchilla's population has decreased from 9.5% to 5.9%.

Chowchilla is more Black than neighboring Fairmead (1.5% Black), Le Grand (0% Black), Madera Acres (0.6% Black), Planada (0.7% Black), and Madera (2.9% Black).

Chowchilla's Asian Population

1,166 residents of Chowchilla, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Chowchilla is lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Chowchilla ranks 713th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chowchilla's Asian population has grown by an estimated 136.0%. Asian residents' share of Chowchilla's population has increased from 2.6% to 6.1%.

Chowchilla is more Asian than neighboring Fairmead (1.4% Asian), Le Grand (0.3% Asian), Madera Acres (1.6% Asian), Planada (0% Asian), and Madera (1.3% Asian).

Chowchilla's Hispanic Population

9,574 residents of Chowchilla, or 50.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Chowchilla is considerably higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Chowchilla ranks 417th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chowchilla's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Chowchilla's population has increased from 47.6% to 50.3%.

Chowchilla is less Hispanic than neighboring Fairmead (80.6% Hispanic), Le Grand (84.5% Hispanic), Madera Acres (77.9% Hispanic), Planada (97.7% Hispanic), and Madera (81.1% Hispanic).

Chowchilla's Native American/Other Population

222 residents of Chowchilla, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Chowchilla is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Chowchilla ranks 591st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chowchilla's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 25.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Chowchilla's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Chowchilla is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fairmead (0.6% Native American/Other), Le Grand (1% Native American/Other), Planada (0% Native American/Other), and Madera (0.6% Native American/Other). Chowchilla is less Native American/Other than neighboring Madera Acres (1.7% Native American/Other).

Chowchilla's Multiracial Population

766 residents of Chowchilla, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Chowchilla is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Chowchilla ranks 1156th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chowchilla's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 27.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Chowchilla's population has increased from 3.2% to 4.0%.

Chowchilla is more Multiracial than neighboring Fairmead (2.3% Multiracial), Le Grand (0.4% Multiracial), Madera Acres (3.1% Multiracial), Planada (0% Multiracial), and Madera (1.8% 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.