Chico is a CDP located in Kitsap County Washington. Chico has a 2024 population of 3,212. Chico is currently growing at a rate of 2.16% annually and its population has increased by 0.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,184 in 2020.
The average household income in Chico is $204,278 with a poverty rate of 1.79%. The median age in Chico is 48 years: 44.1 years for males, and 49.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chico was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,256 | 74.8% |
| Asian | 344 | 11.41% |
| Two or more races | 190 | 6.3% |
| Black or African American | 157 | 5.21% |
| Other race | 55 | 1.82% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.27% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.2% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,110 | 2.72 | 87.7 | 12.3 |
| Married | 775 | 3.04 | 91.6 | 8.4 |
| Non Family | 273 | 1.58 | 81 | 19 |
| Female | 55 | 3.64 | 78.2 | 21.8 |
| Male | 7 | 4 | 0 | 100 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.72
Average Household Size
87.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 10 | 0.45% |
| Associates Degree | 237 | 10.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 655 | 29.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 407 | 18.52% |
| High School Graduate | 223 | 10.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8 | 0.36% |
| Some College | 658 | 29.94% |
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 | 1,621 | 1,613 | 888 |
| Asian | 344 | 344 | 103 |
| Black | 106 | 106 | 35 |
| 2+ Races | 72 | 62 | 26 |
| Hispanic | 63 | 53 | 10 |
| Other Race | 33 | 33 | 10 |
| Islander | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 54.78%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $77,400 | $84,009 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $52,850 | $54,643 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $79,099 | $80,882 | $71,875 |
| Some College | $79,904 | $78,630 | $85,388 |
$79,099
Average Earnings
$80,882
Average Male
$71,875
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.59% of Chico residents speak only English, while 16.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 13.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,248 | 34 | 1.51% |
| Asian | 344 | 20 | 5.81% |
1.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.19%
Male Poverty Rate
1.37%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chico is Asian, with 5.81% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chico is White, with 1.51% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.18%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 4.25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $130,525 | $222,604 |
| Households | $124,700 | $204,278 |
| Married Families | $132,075 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $107,875 | $146,531 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
66.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
67.1%
Male Marriage Rate
65.8%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
428
Number of Veterans
392
Male Veterans
36
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 173 |
| Second Gulf War | 157 |
| First Gulf War | 79 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 112 |
| 55 to 64 | 101 |
| 35 to 54 | 96 |
| 65 to 74 | 85 |
| 18 to 34 | 34 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 281 | 16.62% |
| Asian | 72 | 21.43% |
| Black | 32 | 20.38% |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 23.3% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 38.1% |
| Other Race | 11 | 33.33% |
| Islander | 8 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.21%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.5%
Labor Force Participation
55.6%
Employment Rate
1.2%
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
43.53%
Born in Chico
87.53%
Native Born
12.47%
Foreign Born
0.86%
Non Citizen
11.6%
Naturalized
87.53% of Chico residents were born in the United States, with 43.53% having been born in Washington. 0.86% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,212 | 68 | 2.16% |
| 2023 | 3,144 | 68 | 2.21% |
| 2022 | 3,076 | -111 | -3.48% |
| 2021 | 3,187 | 3 | 0.09% |
| 2020 | 3,184 | 338 | 11.88% |
| 2019 | 2,846 | 6 | 0.21% |
| 2018 | 2,840 | 205 | 7.78% |
| 2017 | 2,635 | 172 | 6.98% |
| 2016 | 2,463 | 306 | 14.19% |
| 2015 | 2,157 | 44 | 2.08% |
| 2014 | 2,113 | -70 | -3.21% |
| 2013 | 2,183 | -136 | -5.86% |
| 2012 | 2,319 | -43 | -1.82% |
| 2011 | 2,362 | 103 | 4.56% |
| 2010 | 2,259 | 0 | 0% |