| About Chico
- Chico is a city located in Butte County, California.
As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population
of 59,954. Chico is home to California State University,
Chico. Chico was founded in 1860 by General John Bidwell,
and became incorporated in 1872. Chico is located at
39°44'24" North, 121°50'8" West (39.739983,
-121.835460)1. According to the United States Census
Bureau, the city has a total area of 71.9 km² (27.8
mi²). 71.8 km² (27.7 mi²) of it is land
and 0.04% is water.
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Living in Chico
People of Chico - As of the census2
of 2000, there are 59,954 people, 23,476 households,
and 11,644 families residing in the city. The population
density is 834.5/km² (2,161.0/mi²). There
are 24,386 housing units at an average density of 339.4/km²
(879.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 82.36%
White, 2.03% Black or African American, 1.30% Native
American, 4.21% Asian, 0.19% Pacific Islander, 5.65%
from other races, and 4.25% from two or more races.
12.26% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any
race.
There are 23,476 households out of which 27.1% have
children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.4%
are married couples living together, 11.3% have a female
householder with no husband present, and 50.4% are non-families.
29.3% of all households are made up of individuals and
8.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age
or older. The average household size is 2.42 and the
average family size is 3.03.
In the city the population is spread out with 21.1%
under the age of 18, 27.0% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from
25 to 44, 15.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.9% who are 65 years
of age or older. The median age is 26 years. For every
100 females there are 96.4 males. For every 100 females
age 18 and over, there are 93.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $29,359,
and the median income for a family is $43,077. Males
have a median income of $35,548 versus $26,173 for females.
The per capita income for the city is $16,970. 26.6%
of the population and 12.7% of families are below the
poverty line. Out of the total population, 19.2% of
those under the age of 18 and 8.2% of those 65 and older
are living below the poverty line.
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