Chico
City in Butte County, California
Chico is a city in Butte County, California, with 101,475 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 197 ft (60 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Butte Creek Canyon, 6.0 miles E.
- 101,475residents (2020 Census)
- 197 ftelevation · 60 m
- 34.7 sq miland area · 89.9 km²
- 2,923 / sq mipopulation density
- 95926main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Chico
Chico ( CHEE-koh; Spanish for "boy" or "small/little") is the most populous city in Butte County, California, United States. Located in the Sacramento Valley region of Northern California, the city had a population of 101,475 in the 2020 census, an increase from 86,187 in the 2010 census. Chico is the cultural and economic center of the northern Sacramento Valley, as well as the most populous city in California north of the capital city of Sacramento. The city is known as a college town, as the home of California State University, Chico, and for Bidwell Park, one of the largest urban parks in the world.
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- Median household income
- $66,977
- Median home value
- $468,100
- Median rent
- $1,488/mo
- Median age
- 31.1
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Chico had 101,475 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 101,475 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,923 per sq mi (1,129 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chico at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Butte County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 101,475 (2020) |
| Land area | 34.71 sq mi (89.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km²) |
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.7590° N, 121.8177° W |
| ZIP codes | 95926, 95929 |
| Official website | chico.ca.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0613014 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chico
- Butte Creek Canyon6.0 mi E
- Nord7.4 mi W
- Durham8.8 mi S
- Hamilton City10.3 mi W
- Cohasset10.6 mi N
- Butte Valley11.1 mi SE
- Paradise11.2 mi E
- Magalia11.9 mi E
- Forest Ranch12.2 mi NE
- Concow16.2 mi E
- Yankee Hill16.6 mi E
- Cherokee16.8 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Chico
What county is Chico in?
Chico is in Butte County, California.
What is the population of Chico, CA?
101,475 people lived in Chico at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chico, CA?
The main ZIP code is 95926. Other ZIP codes: 95929.
What is the elevation of Chico?
197 feet (60 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chico?
Butte Creek Canyon (6.0 mi), Nord (7.4 mi), Durham (8.8 mi), Hamilton City (10.3 mi), Cohasset (10.6 mi).
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