Population 22,626 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Oroville
Household size in Oroville
| Period | Oroville | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.58 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.57 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.53 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.59 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Oroville average 2.59 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is smaller than in California overall, where it has 3.01 people. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the west.
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 Oroville
| Period | Oroville | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.4 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.5 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.7 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.8 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.4 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Oroville skews a little older than the country: its median age is 41.8, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 39.4 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the northeast.
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 Oroville
| Period | Oroville | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.2% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.2% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.6% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Oroville: 14.6% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 2.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Oroville
Renters in Oroville
| Period | Oroville | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.0% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 40.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.0% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 38.2% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Oroville than nationally: 38.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Even so, renters make up a smaller share here than in California as a whole (44.1%). Among homeowners, 39.8% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is down 2.7 points from 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 Oroville
| Period | Oroville | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.8% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.2% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.2% of the housing in Oroville, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 4.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Oroville
| Period | Oroville | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1971 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Oroville is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1969, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 Oroville
| Period | Oroville | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $751 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $825 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $942 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,221 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$470 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in Oroville pays $1,221 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $470 a month since 2006–10, up 63%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 31.6% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northeast and lowest in the southeast.
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 Oroville
Bachelor's degrees in Oroville
| Period | Oroville | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.1% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.4% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.7% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Oroville: 15.7% 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 1.7 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the west.
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 Oroville
| Period | Oroville | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.3% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.0% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.8% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.5% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in seven adults in Oroville never finished high school, more than nationally: 84.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The picture is much the same across California. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.2 points, mirroring the country.
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 Oroville
| Period | Oroville | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.0% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.2% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.5% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.2% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.8 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Oroville: 9.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 6.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Oroville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oroville | 2.59 | 41.8 | 14.6% | 38.2% | 15.2% | 1969 | $1,221 | 15.7% | 84.5% | 9.2% |
| South Oroville | 2.76 | 32.7 | 10.1% | 44.2% | 25.1% | 1963 | $1,412 | 13.5% | 85.5% | 10.8% |
| Oroville East | 2.53 | 44.7 | 9.6% | 15.4% | 10.4% | 1978 | $1,194 | 21.7% | 91.7% | 8.9% |
| Thermalito | 3.21 | 34.1 | 16.2% | 28.7% | 9.2% | 1972 | $1,264 | 12.2% | 78.4% | 8.5% |
| Honcut | 2.77 | 35.2 | 15.1% | 29.4% | 20.2% | 1978 | $1,084 | 18.6% | 87.0% | 3.7% |
| Oregon City | 2.75 | 34.5 | 17.4% | 33.2% | 20.4% | 1977 | $989 | 18.9% | 87.4% | 3.0% |
| Palermo | 2.55 | 45.1 | 9.7% | 32.5% | 14.7% | 1979 | $1,150 | 9.6% | 79.6% | 14.1% |
| Pentz | 3.33 | 37.4 | 3.7% | 20.0% | 10.9% | 1992 | $1,575 | 33.5% | 78.7% | 9.3% |
| Butte Valley | 2.67 | 45.0 | 2.6% | 10.4% | 7.8% | 1992 | $1,336 | 38.7% | 87.5% | 5.3% |
| Berry Creek | 2.40 | 56.6 | 11.9% | 12.4% | 23.6% | 1989 | $1,357 | 12.2% | 89.6% | 17.3% |
| Bangor | 2.47 | 56.8 | 8.7% | 10.1% | 17.0% | 1984 | $1,190 | 21.2% | 92.4% | 6.3% |
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 Oroville. 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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