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South Oroville

California · 5,742 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 $28,578. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 1,953 residents. 1% 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 $152,800. At a median age of 30.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 53% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 30.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

5,742
−25%since 2000
from 7,695 in 2000
1990 – 2024
2,179 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 2,920 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
30.0
−3%since 2000
from 30.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K5K7K8K1990201020202024South Oroville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,578
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,783 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$9,877
+1%since 2000
from $9,823 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
45.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 34.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.364
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing7.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$152,800
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$877
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $508 in 2000
US average: $853
35.5%
−30.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
50.7% rent
14.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
36.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
61.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
5.3
+85%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic53.6%(3,078)
Black6.5%(374)
Hispanic / Latino14.8%(851)
Asian15.4%(883)
Other3.4%(194)
Diversity Score76.8%(4,411)
77
+29%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

1.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
0.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.6 min
−13%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
64.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
23.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
10.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
2.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
13.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

12.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
12.6%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

53.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
46.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
11.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
10.6%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Oroville, California?

South Oroville, California has about 5,742 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Oroville, California earns about $28,578 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 $152,800, and the typical rent is about $877 a month.

How educated are people in South Oroville, California?

About 1.5% 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 45.9% of people in South Oroville, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Oroville, California grown since 1990?

Yes, South Oroville, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,721 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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

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