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Oroville

Washington · 1,795 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 $32,406. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $136,400. The poverty rate of 28.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 58% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,795
+9%since 2000
from 1,653 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,062 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 978 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
+6%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Oroville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,406
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,301 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,111
+40%since 2000
from $12,220 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 28.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction17.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information16%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$136,400
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$684
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $376 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.2% in 2000
46.4% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+31%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.1%(1,150)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino25.8%(464)
Asian0.8%(14)
Other10.6%(190)
Diversity Score65.7%(1,180)
Diversity Score
66
+72%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.0 min
−7%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
60.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 50.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.1%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
15.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.8%
−68.5 ptssince 2013
from 79.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oroville, Washington?

Oroville, Washington has about 1,795 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oroville, Washington?

The typical household in Oroville, Washington earns about $32,406 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 $136,400, and the typical rent is about $684 a month.

How educated are people in Oroville, Washington?

About 9.0% 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 28.6% 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 290 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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