Chico, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Chico, Texas
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Location of Chico, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Wise |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.5 sq mi (4 km2) |
| • Land | 1.5 sq mi (4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 946 |
| • Density | 631/sq mi (244/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76431
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| Area code(s) | 940 |
| FIPS code | 48-14620 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409448 |
Chico is a small town located in Wise County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 946 people lived there. It's a quiet place that is part of the larger state of Texas.
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Where is Chico Located?
Chico is a pretty small town. It covers about 1.5 square miles (which is about 3.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no big lakes or rivers inside the town limits.
Who Lives in Chico?
This section tells you about the people who live in Chico. It covers things like how many people there are and what different groups make up the town's population.
Population Over Time
The number of people living in Chico has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shifted:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 292 | — | |
| 1890 | 323 | 10.6% | |
| 1960 | 654 | — | |
| 1970 | 723 | 10.6% | |
| 1980 | 890 | 23.1% | |
| 1990 | 800 | −10.1% | |
| 2000 | 947 | 18.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,002 | 5.8% | |
| 2020 | 946 | −5.6% | |
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People and Families
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 946 people living in Chico. These people lived in 338 different homes, and 258 of these were families.
Most people in Chico are White (not Hispanic), making up about 77.7% of the population. About 17.76% of the people are Hispanic or Latino. Other groups, like Black or African American, Native American, Asian, and people of mixed races, also live in Chico, making up smaller parts of the community.
Schools in Chico
The students in Chico attend schools that are part of the Chico Independent School District. This district is responsible for educating the children and young people in the town.
See also
In Spanish: Chico (Texas) para niños
