Population 22,754 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Chowchilla
Household size in Chowchilla
| Period | Chowchilla | Fresno area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.84 | 3.29 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.39 | 3.31 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.67 | 3.27 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.34 | 3.25 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.50 | −0.04 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Chowchilla are large by national standards, averaging 3.34 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.84, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Chowchilla
| Period | Chowchilla | Fresno area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.0 | 32.4 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.6 | 33.1 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.0 | 33.9 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.0 | 34.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.1 | +2.2 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 34.0, Chowchilla is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 33.0 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the east.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Chowchilla
| Period | Chowchilla | Fresno area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.8% | 17.2% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 18.5% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 21.6% | 17.9% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.7% | 17.7% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in five households in Chowchilla (19.7%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 2.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 65 have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Chowchilla
Renters in Chowchilla
| Period | Chowchilla | Fresno area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.8% | 44.0% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 52.4% | 45.9% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.4% | 45.3% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 45.9% | 43.0% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −1.0 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Chowchilla than nationally: 45.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 40.3% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the northeast. The renter share is down 4.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Chowchilla
| Period | Chowchilla | Fresno area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.8% | 9.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.3% | 8.8% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.3% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 6.8% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −10.5 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Chowchilla is close to the national rate: 8.2% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy is down 10.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Chowchilla
| Period | Chowchilla | Fresno area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1977 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1980 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1981 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1984 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Chowchilla are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1987, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1981 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the north.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Chowchilla
| Period | Chowchilla | Fresno area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $863 | $968 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,051 | $1,042 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,068 | $1,170 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,385 | $1,635 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$522 | +$667 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in Chowchilla pays $1,385 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $522 a month since 2006–10, up 61%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 28.0% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Chowchilla
Bachelor's degrees in Chowchilla
| Period | Chowchilla | Fresno area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 18.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 18.6% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.0% | 19.6% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.3% | 23.1% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Chowchilla: 18.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.7 points, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Chowchilla
| Period | Chowchilla | Fresno area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 67.2% | 71.6% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 69.7% | 72.0% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 75.7% | 74.4% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 75.3% | 77.5% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.2 pts | +5.9 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About a quarter of adults in Chowchilla never finished high school, well above the national share: only 75.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 8.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Chowchilla has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of California cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Chowchilla
| Period | Chowchilla | Fresno area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 11.7% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.5% | 14.0% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 9.0% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 9.0% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Chowchilla: 8.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Chowchilla compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chowchilla | 3.34 | 34.0 | 19.7% | 45.9% | 8.2% | 1987 | $1,385 | 18.3% | 75.3% | 8.6% |
| Fairmead | 3.68 | 37.1 | 7.8% | 60.4% | 12.1% | 1978 | $1,340 | 10.5% | 72.0% | 7.4% |
| Sharon | 3.20 | 42.2 | 10.4% | 32.3% | 13.2% | 1987 | $1,297 | 11.2% | 73.0% | 4.1% |
| Le Grand | 3.49 | 34.6 | 18.3% | 38.6% | 10.5% | 1983 | $861 | 15.3% | 64.7% | 9.4% |
| Madera Acres | 3.85 | 35.4 | 5.9% | 16.9% | 4.6% | 1987 | $1,682 | 12.0% | 67.5% | 7.5% |
| Planada | 3.33 | 35.0 | 17.6% | 49.8% | 6.5% | 1981 | $1,030 | 6.0% | 50.9% | 6.7% |
| Tuttle | 3.72 | 35.7 | 6.8% | 35.2% | 13.4% | 1988 | $1,039 | 31.3% | 81.7% | 6.2% |
| El Nido | 3.08 | 33.4 | 14.7% | 60.7% | 6.2% | 1981 | $1,135 | 10.1% | 63.9% | 5.1% |
| Raymond | 2.61 | 56.9 | 6.4% | 12.9% | 14.6% | 1991 | $1,337 | 26.6% | 89.9% | 11.1% |
| Santa Rita Park | 3.21 | 35.1 | 10.4% | 55.7% | 10.6% | 1984 | $1,184 | 12.9% | 64.8% | 10.3% |
| Coarsegold | 2.72 | 46.5 | 11.7% | 13.6% | 11.3% | 1992 | $1,637 | 31.1% | 94.8% | 7.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Chowchilla. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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