Chico Butte County, California
Chico: City in Butte County, California, United States
About
Chico is a city located in the county of Butte in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 86,187. After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 103,301 inhabitants.
The city was created 161 years ago in 1859.
Geography
Chico is located at 39°43'43"N 121°50'15"W (39.7284900, -121.8374800).
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Chico Quick Facts
| Population : | 103,301 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | California (United States) |
| County : | Butte County |
| Different from : | Chino |
| Area : | 85.79 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.52% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.48% |
| Altitude : | 197 feet / 60 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1860 (161 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time : | 03:35:08 (8th May 2021) |
| Postal code : | 95926 |
| Population growth : | 16.57% (2010-2019) |
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Demographics
The population of Chico increased by 16.57% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 86,187 | - | census |
| 2011 | 87,269 | 1.24% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 87,915 | 0.73% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 88,362 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 89,491 | 1.26% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 90,369 | 0.97% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 91,564 | 1.31% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 93,066 | 1.61% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 94,342 | 1.35% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 103,301 | 8.67% | estimation process |
People born in Chico (57)
People born in Chico, including basketball player Zack Whiting, football quarterback Aaron Rodgers, Former U.S. Representative from Massachusetts Niki Tsongas, you can see a list of people who born in Chico.
- Haley Cope (American swimmer, Olympic silver medalist, world champion, former world record-holder)
- Pat Mastelotto (American musician)
- Evan MacLane (American professional baseball pitcher)
- Donovan Scott (American actor, film director)
- Ernest E. Wood (American politician (1875-1952))
- Matt Lucena (US tennis player)
- Emily Azevedo (American hurdler and bobsledder)
- Kyle Lohse (American baseball player)
- Brett Ratliff (American football quarterback)
- Brian Cage (American professional wrestler)
- Robert C. Stebbins (American herpetologist)
- Russell Hayden (American actor (1912-1981))
- Arleigh Williams (American football player (1912-1991))
- Bo Wininger (American golfer)
- Margaret Bechard (American writer)
- Clay Dalrymple (American baseball player)
- Doug Rogers (American football player)
- Douglas Tilden (California artist, sculptor)
Schools
College & universities near Chico
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110538 | California State University-Chico | Chico (CA) | 95929-0150 |
| 487773 | Butte County Regional Occupational Program | Chico (CA) | 95928-7191 |
| 110246 | Butte College | Oroville (CA) | 95965-8399 |
Stations (12)
Amtrak & bus stations near Chico
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIC | Chico station | West 5th and Orange Streets | RAIL |
| ORV | Oroville, California | Hwy 70 and Grand Ave. | BUS |
| CNG | Corning, California | 1081 Solano Street | BUS |
| RBF | Red Bluff, California | 228 S. Main Street | BUS |
| MRV | Marysville, California | I Street between 8th and 9th | BUS |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Chico, Texas City in Wise County, Texas, United States
Other cities in Butte County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Butte County , CA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Oroville | 20,737 | County seat of Butte County, California, USA |
| Gridley | 7,246 | City in California |
| Paradise | 4,476 | City in Butte County, California |
| Biggs | 1,879 | City in California, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Chico distances to largest California cities