Chowchilla, CA
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Chowchilla, California Summary
Life in Chowchilla research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Chowchilla over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Chowchilla:
The population in Chowchilla is 18,876.
The median home value in Chowchilla is $390,473.
The median income in Chowchilla is $63,308.
The cost of living in Chowchilla is 111 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Chowchilla is $1,204.
The unemployment rate in Chowchilla is 9.2%.
The poverty rate in Chowchilla is 22.2%.
The average high in Chowchilla is 73.9° and the average low is 47.6°.
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Chowchilla, CA Crime Report
Crime in Chowchilla summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Chowchilla. Key points include:
There were 364 total crimes in Chowchilla in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Chowchilla is 1,866.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Chowchilla is 676.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Chowchilla is 1,189.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Chowchilla is -11.94% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Chowchilla Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Chowchilla / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 364 | 1,866.3 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 132 | 676.8 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 5 | 25.6 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 115 | 589.6 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 232 | 1,189.5 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 55 | 282.0 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 139 | 712.7 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 38 | 194.8 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Chowchilla, CA Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Chowchilla summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Chowchilla. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Chowchilla is 111 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Chowchilla is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Chowchilla is $390,473.
The median income in Chowchilla is $63,308.
Chowchilla's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Chowchilla Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Chowchilla | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 141 | 100 | |
| Services | 103 | 110 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 105 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 96 | 110 | 100 | |
| Housing | 114 | 195 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 121 | 125 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 140 | 128 | 100 | |
Chowchilla, CA Weather
The average high in Chowchilla is 73.9° and the average low is 47.6°.
There are 36.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 23.5 inches of precipitation each year with 1.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Chowchilla |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 73.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 47.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 36.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 23.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
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Chowchilla Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Chowchilla
The current population in Chowchilla is 18,876. The population has increased 4.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 18,876 | 0.6% |
| 2022 | 18,772 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 18,826 | 2.1% |
| 2020 | 18,443 | 0.2% |
| 2019 | 18,413 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 18,533 | 1.2% |
| 2017 | 18,314 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 18,195 | -1.0% |
| 2015 | 18,384 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 18,411 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 18,296 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 18,427 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 18,465 | 2.1% |
| 2010 | 18,090 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Chowchilla
Chowchilla is:
34.7% White with 6,548 White residents.
5.8% African American with 1,099 African American residents.
0.4% American Indian with 67 American Indian residents.
5.6% Asian with 1,059 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 21 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 74 Other residents.
3.6% Two Or More with 672 Two Or More residents.
49.5% Hispanic with 9,336 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Chowchilla | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 34.7% | 34.6% | 58.2% |
| African American | 5.8% | 5.3% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 5.6% | 15.1% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 3.6% | 4.1% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 49.5% | 39.8% | 19.0% |
Gender in Chowchilla
Chowchilla is 52.4% female with 9,898 female residents.
Chowchilla is 47.6% male with 8,978 male residents.
| Gender | Chowchilla | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 50.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.6% | 50.0% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Chowchilla for adults over 25
8.0% of adults in Chowchilla completed < 9th grade.
16.0% of adults in Chowchilla completed 9-12th grade.
25.0% of adults in Chowchilla completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in Chowchilla completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Chowchilla completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in Chowchilla completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Chowchilla completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Chowchilla completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Chowchilla completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Chowchilla | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 16.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Chowchilla, California
10.2% of households in Chowchilla earn Less than $10,000.
4.4% of households in Chowchilla earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.5% of households in Chowchilla earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.2% of households in Chowchilla earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.7% of households in Chowchilla earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.5% of households in Chowchilla earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.1% of households in Chowchilla earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.7% of households in Chowchilla earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.6% of households in Chowchilla earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.1% of households in Chowchilla earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Chowchilla | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.2% | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.4% | 3.0% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.5% | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.2% | 5.5% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.7% | 8.4% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.5% | 13.3% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.1% | 11.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.7% | 17.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.6% | 11.1% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.1% | 19.4% | 12.6% |
