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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Oroville

Washington · 1,653 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 $22,301. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $71,600. The poverty rate of 28.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,653
+10%since 1990
from 1,505 in 1990
1990 – 2025
978 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 891 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.3
+7%since 1990
from 35.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Oroville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,301
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,190 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,220
+54%since 1990
from $7,959 in 1990
US average: $21,522
28.9%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 28.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$71,600
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$376
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $240 in 1990
US average: $602
58.2%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 56.3% in 1990
41.8% rent
3.2
+12%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(1,428)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5%(75)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score22.3%(336)
2000
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(1,253)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino17.1%(282)
Asian0.3%(5)
Diversity Score38.3%(633)
38
+71%since 1990
from 22 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.1%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 6.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.4%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 58.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.4%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.8 min
−3%since 1990
from 12.2 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 Oroville, Washington?

Oroville, Washington has about 1,653 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Oroville, Washington?

The typical household in Oroville, Washington earns about $22,301 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 $71,600, and the typical rent is about $376 a month.

How educated are people in Oroville, Washington?

About 9.1% 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 28.9% of people in Oroville, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oroville, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Oroville, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 148 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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