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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

South Oroville

California · 7,463 residents · 2.635 sq mi
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South Oroville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,985. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $53,400. The poverty rate of 26.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
4% 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

7,463
−3%vs 2000
vs 7,695 in 2000
1990 – 2024
2,832 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 2,920 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.5
−1%vs 2000
vs 30.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K3K5K7K8K1990201020202024South Oroville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,985
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $23,783 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,881
−20%vs 2000
vs $9,823 in 2000
US average: $14,340
26.7%
−8.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 34.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$53,400
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $68,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$396
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $508 in 2000
US average: $450
67.5%
+2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.5% in 2000
32.5% rent
3.1
+9%vs 2000
vs 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.4%(4,953)
Black4.8%(371)
Hispanic / Latino10%(769)
Asian12.7%(980)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.5%(4,577)
1990
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(6,016)
Black7.6%(569)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(515)
Asian4.2%(315)
Other7.5%(563)
Diversity Score51.9%(3,877)
52
−13%vs 2000
vs 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.5%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
61.3%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.0%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.1 min
−11%vs 2000
vs 18.0 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 South Oroville, California?

South Oroville, California has about 7,463 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in South Oroville, California?

The typical household in South Oroville, California earns about $16,985 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Oroville, California expensive?

In South Oroville, California, the median home is worth about $53,400, and the typical rent is about $396 a month.

How educated are people in South Oroville, California?

About 4.5% of adults age 25 and over in South Oroville, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Oroville, California?

About 26.7% of people in South 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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