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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

South Oroville

California · 7,695 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 $23,783. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $68,900. At a median age of 30.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 50% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,695
+3%since 1990
from 7,463 in 1990
1990 – 2024
2,920 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 2,832 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.8
+1%since 1990
from 30.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K5K7K8K1990201020202024South Oroville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,783
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,985 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$9,823
+25%since 1990
from $7,881 in 1990
US average: $21,522
34.8%
+8.1 ptssince 1990
from 26.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$68,900
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$508
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $396 in 1990
US average: $602
65.5%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 67.5% in 1990
34.5% rent
2.9
−8%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(6,016)
Black7.6%(569)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(515)
Asian4.2%(315)
Diversity Score51.9%(3,877)
2000
White, non-Hispanic64.4%(4,953)
Black4.8%(371)
Hispanic / Latino10%(769)
Asian12.7%(980)
Diversity Score59.5%(4,577)
59
+15%since 1990
from 52 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.3%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.9%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 61.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.0 min
+12%since 1990
from 16.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 7,695 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in South Oroville, California earns about $23,783 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 $68,900, and the typical rent is about $508 a month.

How educated are people in South Oroville, California?

About 4.3% 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 34.8% of people in South Oroville, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Oroville, California grown since 1990?

Yes, South Oroville, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 232 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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