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Orick

California · 357 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 $37,083. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $260,700. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 39% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
357
+10%vs 2011
vs 325 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
75 / sq mi
+10%vs 2011
vs 68 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
48.1
+16%vs 2011
vs 41.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
180237294351408201020202024Orick
2024199
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,083
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $24,519 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,784
−12%vs 2011
vs $23,690 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.3%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−9.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
−28%vs 2011
vs 0.568 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$260,700
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $232,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$879
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $885 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.7%
−30.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 58.0% in 2011
46.4% rent
Vacancy rate
18.3%
+9.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.9% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.1%
−8.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
80.7%
+4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 76.7% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.0
−26%vs 2011
vs 9.5 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(257)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.6%(41)
Diversity Score44%(143)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77%(275)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other16.2%(58)
Diversity Score45.3%(162)
Diversity Score
45
+3%vs 2011
vs 44 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+5.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.1%
−8.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.1% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+14%vs 2011
vs 26.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.3%
+26.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 62.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.1% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
−25.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.1% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.5% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.6%
+3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.8% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.3%
+14.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.4% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.7%
+2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.0% in 2011
Female
41.3%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.0% in 2011
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.8% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.0%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orick, California?

Orick, California has about 357 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Orick, California?

The typical household in Orick, California earns about $37,083 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 $260,700, and the typical rent is about $879 a month.

How educated are people in Orick, California?

About 17.7% 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 7.3% of people in Orick, California live below the federal poverty line.

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