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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Oroville

Washington · 1,505 residents · 1.69 sq mi
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Oroville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,190. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $40,700. The poverty rate of 28.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,505
−9%vs 2000
vs 1,653 in 2000
1990 – 2025
891 / sq mi
−9%vs 2000
vs 978 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.9
−6%vs 2000
vs 38.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Oroville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,190
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $22,301 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,959
−35%vs 2000
vs $12,220 in 2000
US average: $14,340
28.7%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 28.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$40,700
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $71,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$240
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $376 in 2000
US average: $450
56.3%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 58.2% in 2000
43.8% rent
2.9
−11%vs 2000
vs 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(1,253)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino17.1%(282)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.3%(633)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(1,428)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5%(75)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other5%(75)
Diversity Score22.3%(336)
22
−42%vs 2000
vs 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.3%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
58.6%
−4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.2%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.2 min
+3%vs 2000
vs 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Oroville, Washington?

Oroville, Washington has about 1,505 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Oroville, Washington?

The typical household in Oroville, Washington earns about $14,190 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oroville, Washington expensive?

In Oroville, Washington, the median home is worth about $40,700, and the typical rent is about $240 a month.

How educated are people in Oroville, Washington?

About 6.3% of adults age 25 and over in Oroville, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oroville, Washington?

About 28.7% of people in Oroville, Washington 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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