Orange Cove, CA Demographics

A map of Orange Cove's Population by Race

Orange Cove, California has an estimated population of 9,695, a less than 1% change from the 9,649 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.2% Hispanic, 2.0% White, 0.6% Asian, 0.2% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Orange Cove, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Orange Cove has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Orange Cove, that probability was 9.8% in 2020 and 5.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Orange Cove is ranked the 503rd most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Orange Cove was ranked the 504th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Orange Cove's White Population

193 residents of Orange Cove, or 2.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Orange Cove is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Orange Cove ranks 1543rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orange Cove's White population has declined by an estimated 40.6%. White residents' share of Orange Cove's population has decreased from 3.4% to 2.0%.

Orange Cove is more White than neighboring Sultana (1.5% White), East Orosi (0% White), and Cutler (1.1% White). Orange Cove is less White than neighboring Orosi (3% White), and Dinuba (9.1% White).

Orange Cove's Black Population

0 residents of Orange Cove, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Orange Cove is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Orange Cove ranks 1239th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orange Cove's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Orange Cove's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Orange Cove is less Black than neighboring Dinuba (0.2% Black).

Orange Cove's Asian Population

56 residents of Orange Cove, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Orange Cove is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Orange Cove ranks 1248th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orange Cove's Asian population has declined by an estimated 16.4%. Asian residents' share of Orange Cove's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Orange Cove is more Asian than neighboring East Orosi (0% Asian), and Cutler (0.5% Asian). Orange Cove is less Asian than neighboring Sultana (0.8% Asian), Orosi (4.7% Asian), and Dinuba (1.3% Asian).

Orange Cove's Hispanic Population

9,425 residents of Orange Cove, or 97.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Orange Cove is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Orange Cove ranks 35th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orange Cove's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Orange Cove's population has increased from 94.9% to 97.2%.

Orange Cove is more Hispanic than neighboring Orosi (91.9% Hispanic), and Dinuba (87.4% Hispanic). Orange Cove is less Hispanic than neighboring Sultana (97.6% Hispanic), East Orosi (100% Hispanic), and Cutler (98.3% Hispanic).

Orange Cove's Native American/Other Population

19 residents of Orange Cove, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Orange Cove is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Orange Cove ranks 1508th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orange Cove's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 9.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Orange Cove's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Orange Cove is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sultana (0% Native American/Other), East Orosi (0% Native American/Other), and Cutler (0% Native American/Other). Orange Cove is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dinuba (1.2% Native American/Other).

Orange Cove's Multiracial Population

2 residents of Orange Cove, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Orange Cove is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Orange Cove ranks 1531st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orange Cove's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 96.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Orange Cove's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Orange Cove is less Multiracial than neighboring Sultana (0.1% Multiracial), Orosi (0.3% Multiracial), and Dinuba (0.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.