Economy & Jobs — Chico, California
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $66,977 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$77,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $38,201 |
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| Poverty Rate | 22.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 56,343 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 28.4% |
| Arts Food | 14.0% |
| Retail | 12.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 171 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 134 |
| Physician Offices | 116 |
| Law Offices | 96 |
| Dental Offices | 89 |
| Commercial Banks | 87 |
| Real Estate Offices | 76 |
| Insurance Agencies | 74 |
| Child Day Care | 69 |
| Auto Repair | 68 |
| Coffee Shops | 65 |
| Gas Stations | 55 |
| Grocery Stores | 41 |
| Accounting Firms | 41 |
| Fitness Centers | 29 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
