Chowchilla, CA Demographics

A map of Chowchilla's Population by Race

Chowchilla, California had a population of 19,039 in 2020. It was 35.6% White, 9.5% Black, 2.6% Asian, 47.6% Hispanic, 1.6% Native American/Other, and 3.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Chowchilla, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Chowchilla is the 363rd 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).

Chowchilla's White Population

6,775 residents of Chowchilla identify as White, or 35.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Chowchilla roughly similar to the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Chowchilla is ranked #1110 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Chowchilla is more White than neighboring Fairmead (16.9% White), Le Grand (13.4% White), Madera Acres (19.8% White), Planada (4.1% White), and Madera (12.2% White).

Chowchilla's Black Population

1,817 residents of Chowchilla identify as Black, or 9.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Chowchilla roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Chowchilla is ranked #82 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Chowchilla is more Black than neighboring Fairmead (5.8% Black), Le Grand (0.7% Black), Madera Acres (1.7% Black), Planada (1.2% Black), and Madera (2.2% Black).

Chowchilla's Asian Population

494 residents of Chowchilla identify as Asian, or 2.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Chowchilla less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Chowchilla is ranked #707 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Chowchilla is more Asian than neighboring Fairmead (0.6% Asian), Le Grand (0.3% Asian), Madera Acres (1% Asian), Planada (0.6% Asian), and Madera (2.5% Asian).

Chowchilla's Hispanic Population

9,054 residents of Chowchilla identify as Hispanic, or 47.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Chowchilla slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Chowchilla is ranked #416 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Chowchilla is less Hispanic than neighboring Fairmead (70.9% Hispanic), Le Grand (83.5% Hispanic), Madera Acres (74.6% Hispanic), Planada (92.7% Hispanic), and Madera (80.7% Hispanic).

Chowchilla's Native American/Other Population

297 residents of Chowchilla identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Chowchilla 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, Chowchilla is ranked #546 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Chowchilla is more Native American/Other than neighboring Le Grand (0.4% Native American/Other), Madera Acres (1.1% Native American/Other), Planada (0.7% Native American/Other), and Madera (1% Native American/Other).

Chowchilla's Multiracial Population

602 residents of Chowchilla identify as Multiracial, or 3.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Chowchilla roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Chowchilla is ranked #1141 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Chowchilla is more Multiracial than neighboring Le Grand (1.7% Multiracial), Madera Acres (1.8% Multiracial), Planada (0.8% Multiracial), and Madera (1.3% Multiracial). Chowchilla is less Multiracial than neighboring Fairmead (4.2% Multiracial).

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