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Orick

California · 199 residents · 4.746 sq mi
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Orick has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,750. Population has fallen 34% since 2023, a loss of 102 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $466,700. With a median age of 60.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 61% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
199
−34%since 2023
from 301 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
42 / sq mi
−34%since 2023
from 63 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
60.4
+43%since 2023
from 42.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
180237294351408201020202024Orick
2024199
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $43,250 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,221
+2%since 2023
from $47,175 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.5%
−18.0 ptssince 2023
from 35.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 20.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
−6%since 2023
from 0.459 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance18.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Information14.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services14.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$466,700
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $417,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$825
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $735 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
48.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 45.8% in 2023
51.5% rent
Vacancy rate
39.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 41.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 20.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
73.6%
+28.8 ptssince 2023
from 44.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
12.0
+25%since 2023
from 9.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
29
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic51.5%(155)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other39.5%(119)
Diversity Score71.3%(215)
2024
White, non-Hispanic58.8%(117)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other38.2%(76)
Diversity Score63.4%(126)
Diversity Score
63
−11%since 2023
from 71 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 93.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.5 min
−43%since 2023
from 20.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.2%
+15.1 ptssince 2023
from 58.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−12.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 28.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.6%
−11.6 ptssince 2023
from 26.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 63.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 23.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2023
from 46.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2023
from 47.5% in 2023
Female
45.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2023
from 52.5% in 2023
Foreign born
1.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
39.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 34.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 71.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 90.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orick, California?

Orick, California has about 199 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Orick, California?

The typical household in Orick, California earns about $38,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Orick, California expensive?

In Orick, California, the median home is worth about $466,700, and the typical rent is about $825 a month.

How educated are people in Orick, California?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Orick, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Orick, California?

About 22.6% of people in Orick, California live below the federal poverty line.

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