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Chico, TX
City in Wise County, Texas.
Population
1,512
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
995
ZIP codes
0
Chico and its ZIP codes
Chico at a glance
- Chico is about 8.6 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $75,739 a year, 3% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $170,300 (40% below Texas) and median rent is $1,317 a month.
Local data for Chico, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chico, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,739
Poverty rate
10.5%
Median home value
$170,300
Median rent
$1,317/mo
Homeownership
66.9%
Bachelor's or higher
14.0%
Median age
32.2
Average commute
26.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (212), Irish Americans (118), German Americans (54).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wise County. PPP loans are for Chico.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,064
21,814 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,091
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$451M
FY 2026, $6,564 per person
How people get to work
Chico, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.7%
- Carpooled4.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home8.0%
Average one-way commute: 26.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chico, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
940
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
156
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 31°F
33.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chico, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.7%
U.S. 33.3% +1.4 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.8%
U.S. 11.1% +4.7 pts
Cities near Chico
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake BridgeportCity | 6.8 mi | 0.5 |
| AlvordTown | 6.9 mi | 1.5 |
| BridgeportCity | 8 mi | 7.9 |
| Runaway BayCity | 10 mi | 2.5 |
| SunsetCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.9 |
| ParadiseCity | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| DecaturCity | 13 mi | 9.3 |
| BowieCity | 18 mi | 5.5 |
| BoydTown | 20 mi | 4.1 |
| JacksboroCity | 22 mi | 7.2 |
| New FairviewCity | 23 mi | 18.9 |
| AuroraCity | 24 mi | 3.7 |
| SpringtownCity | 24 mi | 3 |
| PerrinCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.6 |
| BriarCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 20.3 |
| MontagueCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chico, TX in?
- Chico is in Wise County, Texas.
- What is the population of Chico, TX?
- About 1,512 people live in Chico, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chico?
- Nearby places include Lake Bridgeport (6.8 mi), Alvord (6.9 mi), Bridgeport (8 mi), Runaway Bay (10 mi), Sunset (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023