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Orick

California · 328 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 $32,917. Population has fallen 16% since 2019, a loss of 61 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 27.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 58% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
44% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
328
−16%since 2019
from 389 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
69 / sq mi
−16%since 2019
from 82 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
49.3
+24%since 2019
from 39.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
180237294351408201020202024Orick
2024199
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,917
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $37,031 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,673
+34%since 2019
from $21,404 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 26.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 26.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10%
Information4.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services4%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$241,700
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$795
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $779 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
43.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2019
from 40.3% in 2019
56.5% rent
Afford Score
7.3
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic72.8%(283)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other22.9%(89)
Diversity Score52.1%(203)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.2%(227)
Black0.9%(3)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(30)
Asian0.9%(3)
Other28.3%(93)
Diversity Score64.7%(212)
Diversity Score
65
+24%since 2019
from 52 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 7.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 82.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 0.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+11%since 2019
from 20.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
47.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 47.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 12.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 1.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 50.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.9%
+16.5 ptssince 2019
from 14.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2019
from 43.4% in 2019
Female
49.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2019
from 56.6% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 5.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orick, California?

Orick, California has about 328 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Orick, California?

The typical household in Orick, California earns about $32,917 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 $241,700, and the typical rent is about $795 a month.

How educated are people in Orick, California?

About 7.7% 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 27.6% of people in Orick, California live below the federal poverty line.

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