Chico is a city located in Wise County Texas. Chico has a 2024 population of 1,101. Chico is currently growing at a rate of 3.48% annually and its population has increased by 15.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 952 in 2020.
The average household income in Chico is $76,059 with a poverty rate of 14.54%. The median age in Chico is 29.9 years: 28.8 years for males, and 33.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chico was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,114 | 91.01% |
| Other race | 56 | 4.58% |
| Two or more races | 54 | 4.41% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 367 | 3.34 | 65.9 | 34.1 |
| Married | 204 | 3.64 | 79.9 | 20.1 |
| Female | 75 | 4.71 | 65.3 | 34.7 |
| Non Family | 74 | 1.24 | 33.8 | 66.2 |
| Male | 14 | 2.64 | 35.7 | 64.3 |
3.85
Average Family Size
3.34
Average Household Size
65.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 95 | 12.24% |
| Associates Degree | 38 | 4.9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 51 | 6.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 20 | 2.58% |
| High School Graduate | 319 | 41.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39 | 5.03% |
| Some College | 214 | 27.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 686 | 593 | 64 |
| Hispanic | 84 | 43 | 5 |
| Other Race | 36 | 18 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 15 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 13.89%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,750 | $0 | $39,063 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,708 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,591 | $53,750 | $26,090 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,538 | $55,179 | $31,875 |
| Overall | $37,946 | $50,972 | $26,386 |
| Some College | $38,056 | $40,375 | $22,639 |
$37,946
Average Earnings
$50,972
Average Male
$26,386
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.17% of Chico residents speak only English, while 9.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,018 | 133 | 13.06% |
| Hispanic | 191 | 39 | 20.42% |
| Multiple | 54 | 6 | 11.11% |
| Other | 56 | 1 | 1.79% |
14.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.88%
Male Poverty Rate
15.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chico is Hispanic, with 20.42% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chico is Other, with 1.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.12% |
| Some College | 12.3% |
| High School | 8.46% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 30.43% |
| Female Employed | 18.52% |
| Male Employed | 2.55% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,179 | $85,880 |
| Households | $65,845 | $76,059 |
| Married Families | $86,111 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,667 | $36,276 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.0%
Male Marriage Rate
60.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
54
Number of Veterans
54
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 27 |
| Vietnam | 26 |
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
| 75+ | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54 | 6.64% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 4.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.19%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.4%
Labor Force Participation
53.6%
Employment Rate
12.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.61%
Born in Chico
95.83%
Native Born
4.17%
Foreign Born
1.55%
Non Citizen
2.61%
Naturalized
95.83% of Chico residents were born in the United States, with 77.61% having been born in Texas. 1.55% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,287 | 37 | 2.96% |
| 2028 | 1,250 | 37 | 3.05% |
| 2027 | 1,213 | 38 | 3.23% |
| 2026 | 1,175 | 37 | 3.25% |
| 2025 | 1,138 | 37 | 3.36% |
| 2024 | 1,101 | 37 | 3.48% |
| 2023 | 1,064 | 32 | 3.1% |
| 2022 | 1,032 | 38 | 3.82% |
| 2021 | 994 | 42 | 4.41% |
| 2020 | 952 | -226 | -19.19% |
| 2019 | 1,178 | 25 | 2.17% |
| 2018 | 1,153 | 37 | 3.32% |
| 2017 | 1,116 | 30 | 2.76% |
| 2016 | 1,086 | 22 | 2.07% |
| 2015 | 1,064 | 14 | 1.33% |
| 2014 | 1,050 | 12 | 1.16% |
| 2013 | 1,038 | 9 | 0.87% |
| 2012 | 1,029 | 7 | 0.68% |
| 2011 | 1,022 | 11 | 1.09% |
| 2010 | 1,011 | 0 | 0% |