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Chico, Texas

Chico, Texas, in Wise county, is 38 miles W of Denton, Texas (center to center) and 48 miles NW of Fort Worth, Texas. About 947 people people live in Chico.

The People and Families of Chico

In Chico, about 63% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Chico had a median family income of $38,056.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($200) in Chico than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Chico Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Chico, about 75% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Chico, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Chico strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 17%Chico Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Chico, TX

Comparing Chico to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity61
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Well-Paid Single Men46
Senior Citizens45
Female Share of the Population33
Age of the Population35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size85
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better56
Median Family Income45
People Above Poverty46
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Public Transportation Use88
Working at Home44
Short Commute Times44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built86
Affordability of Rents77
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
People Living Alone46
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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