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Oroville

California · 15,546 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 $37,141. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $214,200. At a median age of 31.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 39% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 98%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,546
+20%since 2000
from 13,004 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,119 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 936 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.5
−3%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K14K16K19K21K1990201020202024Oroville
202420K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,141
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,911 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,124
+47%since 2000
from $12,345 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.5%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 33.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$214,200
+98%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$644
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $445 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.4%
−12.3 ptssince 2000
from 42.7% in 2000
57.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.8
+48%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic69%(10,727)
Black2.7%(426)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(1,945)
Asian7.9%(1,224)
Other6.8%(1,055)
Diversity Score60.7%(9,435)
Diversity Score
61
+40%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
+21%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.9%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.3%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oroville, California?

Oroville, California has about 15,546 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oroville, California?

The typical household in Oroville, California earns about $37,141 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 $214,200, and the typical rent is about $644 a month.

How educated are people in Oroville, California?

About 13.0% 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 22.5% of people in Oroville, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oroville, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Oroville, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,586 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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

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