Population Information The 75,969 residents of Chino represent the ethnic and cultural diversity that is characteristic of Southern California. Settlers and newcomers have made an impact on the community that can be seen in events such as the Portuguese Fair, the Basque Picnic, Cinco de Mayo and the Highland Games.
More than two-thirds of our residents are homeowners and a large share of families have children living at home. Three-quarters of our population have at least a high school education, almost half attended college, and 22% are college graduates.
There is an average of 2.2 vehicles per household and the average commute time is 30 minutes, although 26% of Chino's residents commute less than 15 minutes to their employment. Click here to view US Census Bureau Fact Sheet for Chino Economic Profile
To review the September 2001 Economic Profile (Introduction and selected charts) prepared economist Dr. John Husing please click the hyperlink below. More information about the full report may be obtained from the Redevelopment Department. Excerpts from Economic Profile Report (2.48 MB ~ PDF Format) Population Characteristics | Entire City | Highway 71 & Grand Avenue (5 mile radius market area) | Central & Philadelphia (5 mile radius market area) | | Population 2011 projection | 82,800 | 331,582 | 455,372 | Population 2006 estimate | 75,969 | 310,783 | 428,366 | | Population 2000 census | 68,003 | 274,743 | 387,176 | | Household 2011 projection | 20,401 | 86,112 | 117,590 | Household 2006 estimate | 19,019 | 81,854 | 112,388 | | Household 2000 census | 17,898 | 79,059 | 113,999 | | White 2006 estimate | 51.41% | 43.25% | 43.68% | | Black 2006 estimate | 7.18% | 6.05% | 6.38% | | Asian & Pacific Islander 2006 estimate | 6.00% | 14.84% | 8.21% | American Indian 2006 estimate | 1.07% | 1.01% | 1.16% | | Other 2006 estimate | 28.9% | 29.81% | 35.38% | | *) Percentages may add to more than 100% due to self-reporting in more than one category | | Hispanic Ancestry 2006 | 54.68% | 54.48% | 62.64% | | Median age 2006 | 31.0 | 30.3 | 29.43 | | Median household income 2006 | $63,811 | $61,397 | $49,831 |
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