Population 4,438 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in South Oroville
Household size in South Oroville
| Period | South Oroville | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.50 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.32 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.20 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.76 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.74 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The typical household in South Oroville holds 2.76 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Still, the typical household here is smaller than in California as a whole, where it has 3.01 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.50, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 South Oroville
| Period | South Oroville | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.9 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.0 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.6 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.7 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.8 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
South Oroville is young: half of its residents are under 32.7, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 68 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 South Oroville
| Period | South Oroville | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.9% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.6% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 23.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.1% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −15.8 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in South Oroville than nationally: 10.1%, against 11.6%.
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 South Oroville
Renters in South Oroville
| Period | South Oroville | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.2% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 41.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.1% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 44.2% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than four in ten households in South Oroville rent their homes (44.2%), above the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 31.8% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the west; owners are most common in the southeast.
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 South Oroville
| Period | South Oroville | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.9% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.3% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.1% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +8.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 25.1% of the housing in South 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. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 21 have a higher vacancy rate.
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 South Oroville
| Period | South Oroville | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1969 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1968 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1963 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | −11 | +4 | +6 |
South Oroville is a place of older homes: half were built before 1963, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the west 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 South Oroville
| Period | South Oroville | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $804 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $999 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $999 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,412 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$608 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in South Oroville pays $1,412 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 39.7% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the north and lowest in the south.
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 South Oroville
Bachelor's degrees in South Oroville
| Period | South Oroville | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.8% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 2.6% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.5% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.6 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in South Oroville: 13.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. South Oroville has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five California cities.
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 South Oroville
| Period | South Oroville | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.5% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 70.1% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.8% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.5% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +15.0 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in South Oroville never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. California as a whole looks much the same.
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 South Oroville
| Period | South Oroville | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.4% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.8% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.6 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in South Oroville runs well above the national rate: 10.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only 57 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. 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).
South 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Oroville | 2.76 | 32.7 | 10.1% | 44.2% | 25.1% | 1963 | $1,412 | 13.5% | 85.5% | 10.8% |
| Oroville | 2.59 | 41.8 | 14.6% | 38.2% | 15.2% | 1969 | $1,221 | 15.7% | 84.5% | 9.2% |
| 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% |
| Palermo | 2.55 | 45.1 | 9.7% | 32.5% | 14.7% | 1979 | $1,150 | 9.6% | 79.6% | 14.1% |
| 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% |
| Robinsons Corner | 3.03 | 41.1 | 5.4% | 20.2% | 20.9% | 1979 | $1,478 | 14.8% | 82.8% | 7.8% |
| Biggs | 3.10 | 33.9 | 17.1% | 28.0% | 11.8% | 1972 | $1,397 | 16.4% | 89.1% | 11.7% |
| Bangor | 2.47 | 56.8 | 8.7% | 10.1% | 17.0% | 1984 | $1,190 | 21.2% | 92.4% | 6.3% |
| Rackerby | 2.19 | 60.6 | 10.8% | 6.9% | 29.2% | 1983 | $1,044 | 19.7% | 90.7% | 7.5% |
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 South 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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