Chico, CA Demographics

A map of Chico's Population by Race

Chico, California had a population of 101,475 in 2020. It was 65.4% White, 1.8% Black, 4.3% Asian, 20.3% Hispanic, 1.9% Native American/Other, and 6.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Chico, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Chico is the 76th most populous. 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's White Population

66,361 residents of Chico identify as White, or 65.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Chico considerably larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Chico is ranked #658 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Chico is more White than neighboring Nord (50% White), and Hamilton City (7.6% White). Chico is less White than neighboring Butte Creek Canyon (84.5% White), Durham (78.3% White), and Cohasset (86% White).

Chico's Black Population

1,822 residents of Chico identify as Black, or 1.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Chico roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Chico is ranked #463 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Chico is more Black than neighboring Butte Creek Canyon (0% Black), Durham (0.6% Black), Nord (0.3% Black), Cohasset (0.4% Black), and Hamilton City (0.7% Black).

Chico's Asian Population

4,349 residents of Chico identify as Asian, or 4.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Chico slightly less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Chico is ranked #520 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Chico is more Asian than neighboring Butte Creek Canyon (1.7% Asian), Durham (1% Asian), Nord (4.2% Asian), Cohasset (0.1% Asian), and Hamilton City (1.9% Asian).

Chico's Hispanic Population

20,638 residents of Chico identify as Hispanic, or 20.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Chico less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Chico is ranked #852 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Chico is more Hispanic than neighboring Butte Creek Canyon (8.5% Hispanic), Durham (13.9% Hispanic), and Cohasset (7% Hispanic). Chico is less Hispanic than neighboring Nord (36.4% Hispanic), and Hamilton City (87.9% Hispanic).

Chico's Native American/Other Population

1,882 residents of Chico identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Chico roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Chico is ranked #428 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Chico is more Native American/Other than neighboring Durham (1.7% Native American/Other), Nord (1.7% Native American/Other), and Hamilton City (0.8% Native American/Other). Chico is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cohasset (2.7% Native American/Other).

Chico's Multiracial Population

6,423 residents of Chico identify as Multiracial, or 6.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Chico roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Chico is ranked #392 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Chico is more Multiracial than neighboring Butte Creek Canyon (3.5% Multiracial), Durham (4.5% Multiracial), Cohasset (3.9% Multiracial), and Hamilton City (1.1% Multiracial). Chico is less Multiracial than neighboring Nord (7.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.