Chowchilla
City in Madera County, California
Chowchilla is a city in Madera County, California, with 19,039 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 240 ft (73 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fairmead, 3.8 miles SE.
- 19,039residents (2020 Census)
- 240 ftelevation · 73 m
- 11.6 sq miland area · 29.9 km²
- 1,647 / sq mipopulation density
- 93610ZIP code
About Chowchilla
Chowchilla is a city in Madera County, California, United States. The city's population was 19,039 at the 2020 census. Chowchilla is located 16 miles (26 km) northwest of Madera, at an elevation of 240 feet (73 m).
The city is the location of two prisons: Central California Women's Facility and Valley State Prison.
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- Median household income
- $66,514
- Median home value
- $364,000
- Median rent
- $1,178/mo
- Median age
- 34.2
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Chowchilla had 19,039 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 19,039 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,647 per sq mi (636 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chowchilla at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Madera County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 19,039 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.56 sq mi (29.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km²) |
| Elevation | 240 ft (73 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.1161° N, 120.2420° W |
| ZIP code | 93610 |
| Official website | ci.chowchilla.ca.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0613294 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chowchilla
- Fairmead3.8 mi SE
- Le Grand7.8 mi N
- Madera Acres11.4 mi SE
- Planada12.8 mi N
- Madera13.5 mi SE
- El Nido14.2 mi W
- Tuttle14.6 mi NW
- Bear Creek15.8 mi NW
- Parkwood16.8 mi SE
- Parksdale16.9 mi SE
- La Vina17.8 mi SE
- Merced18.4 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Chowchilla
What county is Chowchilla in?
Chowchilla is in Madera County, California.
What is the population of Chowchilla, CA?
19,039 people lived in Chowchilla at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chowchilla, CA?
The ZIP code of Chowchilla is 93610.
What is the elevation of Chowchilla?
240 feet (73 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chowchilla?
Fairmead (3.8 mi), Le Grand (7.8 mi), Madera Acres (11.4 mi), Planada (12.8 mi), Madera (13.5 mi).
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