Population 10,356 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Orange Cove
Household size in Orange Cove
| Period | Orange Cove | Fresno area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.20 | 3.29 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.98 | 3.31 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.88 | 3.27 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.95 | 3.25 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.25 | −0.04 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Orange Cove is a place of big households: 3.95 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 4.20, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 27 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Orange Cove
| Period | Orange Cove | Fresno area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.2 | 32.4 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 26.8 | 33.1 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 26.8 | 33.9 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 26.9 | 34.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.7 | +2.2 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Orange Cove is young: half of its residents are under 26.9, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward families with many children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 24.2, as it has nationally. Only eight of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Orange Cove
| Period | Orange Cove | Fresno area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.5% | 17.2% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.1% | 18.5% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 32.2% | 17.9% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 27.5% | 17.7% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head more than a quarter of households in Orange Cove (27.5%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 3.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only ten have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Orange Cove
Renters in Orange Cove
| Period | Orange Cove | Fresno area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.4% | 44.0% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 54.7% | 45.9% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 62.3% | 45.3% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 54.8% | 43.0% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −1.0 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Orange Cove rent: 54.8% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 49.3% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 2.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Orange Cove
| Period | Orange Cove | Fresno area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.8% | 9.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 8.8% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 6.8% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.7% of homes in Orange Cove are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 0.9 points, even as the national rate fell. Orange Cove has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five California cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Orange Cove
| Period | Orange Cove | Fresno area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1977 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1980 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1981 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1984 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Orange Cove is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1987, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1980 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Orange Cove
| Period | Orange Cove | Fresno area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $622 | $968 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $747 | $1,042 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $747 | $1,170 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,018 | $1,635 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$396 | +$667 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in Orange Cove pays $1,018 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $396 a month from 2006–10, a 64% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 43.7% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the east; the most affordable are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Orange Cove
Bachelor's degrees in Orange Cove
| Period | Orange Cove | Fresno area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 18.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 18.6% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 19.6% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.0% | 23.1% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +4.4 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Orange Cove: 11.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 6.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 65 have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Orange Cove
| Period | Orange Cove | Fresno area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.7% | 71.6% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 47.3% | 72.0% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 50.4% | 74.4% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 52.5% | 77.5% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +14.8 pts | +5.9 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly half of adults in Orange Cove never finished high school, well above the national share: only 52.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 14.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 18 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Orange Cove
| Period | Orange Cove | Fresno area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.2% | 11.7% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 19.7% | 14.0% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.8% | 9.0% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.9% | 9.0% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Orange Cove runs well above the national rate: 16.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only eight have higher unemployment. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Orange Cove compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Cove | 3.95 | 26.9 | 27.5% | 54.8% | 4.7% | 1987 | $1,018 | 11.0% | 52.5% | 16.9% |
| Sultana | 3.73 | 36.8 | 23.4% | 57.8% | 7.6% | 1976 | $1,084 | 13.5% | 58.9% | 14.7% |
| Orosi | 4.28 | 30.8 | 29.6% | 45.7% | 5.2% | 1980 | $1,184 | 5.2% | 48.3% | 18.5% |
| Reedley | 3.45 | 35.0 | 17.4% | 43.8% | 5.7% | 1984 | $1,364 | 17.3% | 70.4% | 12.2% |
| Dinuba | 3.84 | 29.7 | 27.6% | 43.0% | 5.9% | 1980 | $1,192 | 14.7% | 73.0% | 10.7% |
| Cutler | 3.78 | 29.4 | 24.4% | 60.3% | 4.4% | 1978 | $1,243 | 6.7% | 51.0% | 11.9% |
| Wahtoke | 3.81 | 33.0 | 25.5% | 5.0% | 0.4% | 1998 | $1,731 | 24.5% | 92.5% | 6.9% |
| Squaw Valley | 2.92 | 44.3 | 11.1% | 25.6% | 17.5% | 1986 | $1,386 | 24.2% | 87.6% | 7.5% |
| Minkler | 2.69 | 48.2 | 8.1% | 20.3% | 13.6% | 1982 | $1,176 | 32.3% | 92.0% | 5.7% |
| Parlier | 3.99 | 29.0 | 27.1% | 52.0% | 7.8% | 1990 | $1,226 | 7.1% | 57.1% | 10.3% |
| Dunlap | 2.50 | 46.7 | 16.0% | 34.1% | 15.9% | 1986 | $1,219 | 28.5% | 92.6% | 6.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Orange Cove. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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