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Oroville

Washington · 1,686 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 $26,490. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $125,300. The poverty rate of 32.5% 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: $52,703
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

1,686
+2%since 2000
from 1,653 in 2000
1990 – 2025
998 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 978 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
39.4
+3%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Oroville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,490
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,301 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$13,679
+12%since 2000
from $12,220 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
32.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 28.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.399
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction16.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade0.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$125,300
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$489
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $376 in 2000
US average: $853
30.9%
−27.2 ptssince 2000
from 58.2% in 2000
47.3% rent
20.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
26.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
52.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
4.7
+47%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic72.8%(1,227)
Black0.8%(13)
Hispanic / Latino21.4%(361)
Asian0.8%(14)
Other3.8%(64)
Diversity Score52.3%(881)
52
+37%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
3.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.9 min
−17%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
75.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
7.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
4.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
12.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
10.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

9.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
21.8%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

49.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
50.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
15.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
12.0%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oroville, Washington?

Oroville, Washington has about 1,686 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oroville, Washington?

The typical household in Oroville, Washington earns about $26,490 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 $125,300, and the typical rent is about $489 a month.

How educated are people in Oroville, Washington?

About 13.1% 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 32.5% 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 181 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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