Oroville, California Population 2022
Oroville is a city located in Butte County California. It is also the county seat of Butte County. With a 2020 population of 20,942, it is the 340th largest city in California and the 2198th largest city in the United States. Oroville is currently growing at a rate of 2.20% annually and its population has increased by 4.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20,042 in 2020. Spanning over 14 miles, Oroville has a population density of 1,514 people per square mile.
The average household income in Oroville is $49,808 with a poverty rate of 25.77%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $887 per month, and the median house value is $192,000. The median age in Oroville is 34 years, 33 years for males, and 35.6 years for females.
Oroville Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Orovillewas:
- White: 66.72%
- Asian: 13.65%
- Two or more races: 9.12%
- Black or African American: 4.75%
- Other race: 3.68%
- Native American: 1.93%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.15%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,116 | 66.72% |
| Black or African American | 934 | 4.75% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 379 | 1.93% |
| Asian | 2,684 | 13.65% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 29 | 0.15% |
| Some Other Race | 724 | 3.68% |
| Two or More Races | 1,793 | 9.12% |
Oroville Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,591 | 2.73 | 46.4 |
| Married | 2,249 | 3.71 | 62.1 |
| Male | 360 | 3.24 | 25.8 |
| Female | 1,416 | 3.49 | 27.6 |
| Non Family | 2,566 | 1.38 | 46 |
3.4
Average Family Size
2.73
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 651 | 4.98% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,436 | 10.99% |
| High School Graduate | 3,897 | 29.82% |
| Some College | 3,983 | 30.48% |
| Associates Degree | 1,325 | 10.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,324 | 10.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 451 | 3.45% |
Oroville Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1,314 | 905 | 371 |
| White | 8,617 | 7,726 | 1,217 |
| 2+ Races | 917 | 745 | 97 |
| Hispanic | 1,627 | 1,219 | 124 |
| Other Race | 527 | 409 | 24 |
| Black | 639 | 428 | 9 |
| Native American | 293 | 231 | |
| Islander | 28 | 21 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 89.66%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 28.23%.
$25,362
Average Earnings
$30,225
Average Male
$23,212
Average Female
Oroville Language by Age
Oroville Language
81.69% of Oroville residents speak only English, while 18.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 9.59% of the population.
Oroville Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 29 | 20 | 68.97% |
| Multiple | 1,599 | 613 | 38.34% |
| Black | 878 | 271 | 30.87% |
| Hispanic | 2,607 | 763 | 29.27% |
| White | 10,786 | 2,612 | 24.22% |
| Asian | 2,631 | 571 | 21.70% |
| Native | 324 | 38 | 11.73% |
| Other | 311 | NaN% |
25.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.60%
Male Poverty Rate
27.84%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Oroville
The race most likely to be in poverty in Oroville is Islander, with 68.97% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Oroville is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.65%.
Oroville Marital Status
Marriage Rates
32.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.2%
Male Marriage Rate
33.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Oroville Married by Age and Sex
Oroville Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Oroville Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 728 | 6.88% |
| Black | 83 | 10.77% |
| Native American | 53 | 16.21% |
| Asian | 62 | 4.09% |
| Other Race | 29 | 4.93% |
| 2+ Races | 65 | 5.54% |
| Hispanic | 78 | 4.29% |
Oroville Veterans by Education
21.87%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
44.7%
Labor Force Participation
41.2%
Employment Rate
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
70.34%
Born in Oroville
92.21%
Native Born
7.79%
Foreign Born
2.95%
Non Citizen
4.84%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
92.21% of Oroville residents were born in the United States, with 70.34% having been born in California. 2.95% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 2,499 | 0.00% | |
| 1870 | 1,425 | -1,074 | -5.46% |
| 1880 | 1,743 | 318 | 2.03% |
| 1890 | 1,787 | 44 | 0.25% |
| 1910 | 3,859 | 2,072 | 3.92% |
| 1920 | 3,340 | -519 | -1.43% |
| 1930 | 3,698 | 358 | 1.02% |
| 1940 | 4,421 | 723 | 1.80% |
| 1950 | 5,387 | 966 | 2.00% |
| 1960 | 6,115 | 728 | 1.28% |
| 1970 | 7,536 | 1,421 | 2.11% |
| 1980 | 8,693 | 1,157 | 1.44% |
| 1990 | 11,960 | 3,267 | 3.24% |
| 2000 | 13,004 | 1,044 | 0.84% |
| 2010 | 15,546 | 2,542 | 1.80% |
| 2011 | 15,996 | 450 | 2.89% |
| 2012 | 16,446 | 450 | 2.81% |
| 2013 | 16,896 | 450 | 2.74% |
| 2014 | 17,346 | 450 | 2.66% |
| 2015 | 17,796 | 450 | 2.59% |
| 2016 | 18,246 | 450 | 2.53% |
| 2017 | 18,696 | 450 | 2.47% |
| 2018 | 19,146 | 450 | 2.41% |
| 2019 | 19,596 | 450 | 2.35% |
| 2020 | 20,042 | 446 | 2.28% |
| 2021 | 20,492 | 450 | 2.25% |
| 2022 | 20,942 | 450 | 2.20% |