Chowchilla, CA is a small but lively city in Madera Country with an estimated population of 18,826 and a population density of 1,637 people per square mile. It offers plenty of opportunities for shopping and entertainment, as well as year-round outdoor activities. In Chowchilla you can find a variety of local businesses such as The Chocolate Shop, Silver Dollar Club, and Zorba's Pizza. There are also several organizations based in the city including the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 7185 and the city's historical society.
When it comes to sports, Chowchilla hosts several youth sporting events throughout the year. Baseball teams from all over the area come together for tournaments at Minkler Field while basketball games take place at O'Neil Park. You can also visit Gregory Park to watch recreational soccer matches or travel up to Lozano Field and attend races sponsored by the Chowchilla Speedway Club.
The population in Chowchilla is 18,826. There are 1,698 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Chowchilla is 34, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Chowchilla is 3.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Chowchilla
- 34.4% are married
- 14.8% are divorced
- 32.7% are married with children
- 23.2% have children, but are single
Race in Chowchilla
- 35.5% are White
- 7.9% are Black
- 2.4% are Asian
- 1.7% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 49.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.4% Two or more races
- 0.4% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander