Oroville, CA
Full City Profile · California · Butte County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
19,855
Population
1,428/sq mi density
$51,893
Median Income
$25,124 per capita
$280,600
Home Value
$307,957 Zillow
$1,074
Median Rent
34.0% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
981
Violent Crime/100K
3,882 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$51,893 median income, 6.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$280,600 home value, $1,074/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
981 violent crimes/100K (158% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
19,855
Census 2023
Population Density
1,428
per square mile
Land Area
13.0
square miles (33.7 km²)
Median Age
35.5 yrs
9% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 63.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 3.3% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 20.2% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 11.3% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 1.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
63.8%
Black
3.3%
Hispanic
20.2%
Asian
11.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 82.1% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 15.8% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 2.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
82.1%
Spanish
15.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
8.4%
Veterans
7.5%
25% above US avg (6%)
Disability
20.9%
61% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
94.7%
4% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
5.3%
38% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.483
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 19,855 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,428 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 13.0 sq mi |
| Median Age | 35.5 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.5% |
| Female | 49.5% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 63.8% |
| Black or African American | 3.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.2% |
| Asian | 11.3% |
Language
| English Only | 82.1% |
| Spanish | 15.8% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 8.4% |
| Veterans | 7.5% |
| Disability | 20.9% |
| Health Insurance | 94.7% |
| Uninsured | 5.3% |
| Broadband Access | 86.1% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.483 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 3, Metro / under 250K |