Economy & Jobs — Chowchilla, California
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $66,514 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$72,100 |
| Per Capita Income | $21,944 |
| Poverty Rate | 19.6% |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.6% |
| In Labor Force | 5,605 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 21.9% |
| Construction | 11.3% |
| Transportation | 10.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Fast Food | 89 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 58 |
| Physician Offices | 46 |
| Gas Stations | 44 |
| Dental Offices | 43 |
| Insurance Agencies | 34 |
| Real Estate Offices | 33 |
| Hotels Motels | 33 |
| Coffee Shops | 28 |
| Grocery Stores | 27 |
| Auto Repair | 27 |
| Child Day Care | 22 |
| General Merchandise | 21 |
| Commercial Banks | 17 |
| Convenience Stores | 13 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.