Demographics & People — Chowchilla, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 18,876 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~19,400 |
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| Median Age | 34.2 |
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| Total Households | 4,011 |
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| Family Households | 2,645 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.35 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.5989 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 8,140 |
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| Black or African American | 1,110 |
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| Asian | 1,130 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 9,336 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 11,818 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 9,031 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 8,425 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,251 |
| Irish | 1,300 |
| German | 1,232 |
| English | 791 |
| American | 499 |
| Italian | 456 |
| Portuguese | 456 |
Language
| English Only | 10,223 |
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| Spanish | 6,019 |
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| Population 5+ | 17,590 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 653 |
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| Population 18+ | 14,569 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 8.3% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Chowchilla, California.
