About Chico

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Chico Demographic Information

  • Age Ranges
  • Population
  • Income
  • Households
  • Schools
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Age Ranges 
0-911.61%
10-178.98%
18-2935.81%
30-3912.69%
40-4911.33%
50-649.47%
65 & Over10.11%
Population 
Land Area27.74 sq mi
Total Population62,500
Population Density Ranking (National)55th percentile
Population Density Ranking (State)24th percentile
Population Growth Rate0
Population Growth Rate Ranking (National)70th percentile
Population Growth Rate Ranking (State)68th percentile
Income 
Median Income$31,979
Average Income Households W/ Children$58,695
Median Income Ranking (National)26th percentile
Median Income Ranking (State)18th percentile
Average Income Households W/ Children Ranking (National)60th percentile
Average Income Households W/ Children Ranking (State)48th percentile
Households 
Married36th percentile
Single64th percentile
Married With Children18th percentile
Married With No Children18th percentile
Single With Children10th percentile
Single With No Children54th percentile
Schools 
School District NameCHICO UNIFIED
Student/Teacher Ratio22.98 : 1

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What is the Fountain Square Cultural District like?
The Fountain Square Cultural District is themed like a European village with a town square and fountain. more
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Saint Paul and the surrouding area offer many different options for those who need to commute for work. more
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