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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Oroville

California · 11,960 residents · 13.898 sq mi
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Oroville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,614. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $62,000. The poverty rate of 27.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

11,960
−8%vs 2000
vs 13,004 in 2000
1990 – 2025
861 / sq mi
−8%vs 2000
vs 936 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.9
−5%vs 2000
vs 32.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
11K14K16K19K21K1990201020202024Oroville
202420K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,614
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $21,911 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,774
−29%vs 2000
vs $12,345 in 2000
US average: $14,340
27.9%
−5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 33.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$62,000
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $85,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$374
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $445 in 2000
US average: $450
43.1%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 42.7% in 2000
56.9% rent
3.7
−4%vs 2000
vs 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(9,560)
Black3.9%(504)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(1,073)
Asian6.3%(822)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.3%(5,631)
1990
White, non-Hispanic81%(9,686)
Black3.2%(382)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(553)
Asian10.5%(1,258)
Other5.3%(634)
Diversity Score48.2%(5,759)
48
+11%vs 2000
vs 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.5%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
67.4%
−6.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.0%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.2 min
+6%vs 2000
vs 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oroville, California?

Oroville, California has about 11,960 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Oroville, California?

The typical household in Oroville, California earns about $16,614 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oroville, California expensive?

In Oroville, California, the median home is worth about $62,000, and the typical rent is about $374 a month.

How educated are people in Oroville, California?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Oroville, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oroville, California?

About 27.9% of people in Oroville, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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