Orofino, ID Demographics

A map of Orofino's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,761	2,387	84.7%	89.9%
Multiracial	192	83	5.9%	3.1%
Hispanic	135	113	4.1%	4.3%
Native American/Other	81	45	2.5%	1.7%
Asian	71	20	2.2%	0.8%
Black	20	8	0.6%	0.3%

Orofino, Idaho has an estimated population of 3,260, a large increase from the 2,656 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.7% White, 5.9% Multiracial, 4.1% Hispanic, 2.5% Native American/Other, 2.2% Asian, and 0.6% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Orofino, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Orofino has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Idaho overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Orofino, that probability was 18.9% in 2020 and 27.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Orofino is ranked the 47th most populous place in Idaho, out of 236 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). Orofino was ranked the 55th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Orofino's White Population

2,761 residents of Orofino, or 84.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Orofino is higher than in Idaho overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Orofino ranks 67th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orofino's White population has grown by an estimated 15.7%. White residents' share of Orofino's population has decreased from 89.9% to 84.7%.

Orofino is more White than neighboring Nezperce (82.2% White), and Craigmont (80.2% White). Orofino is less White than neighboring Peck (87.1% White), Elk River (98.4% White), and Reubens (92.6% White).

Orofino's Black Population

20 residents of Orofino, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Orofino is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 0.7% of the population is Black. Orofino ranks 73rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orofino's Black population has grown by an estimated 150.0%. Black residents' share of Orofino's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Orofino is more Black than neighboring Peck (0% Black), Elk River (0% Black), Craigmont (0% Black), and Reubens (0% Black). Orofino is less Black than neighboring Nezperce (3.3% Black).

Orofino's Asian Population

71 residents of Orofino, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Orofino is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 1.3% of the population is Asian. Orofino ranks 65th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orofino's Asian population has grown by an estimated 255.0%. Asian residents' share of Orofino's population has increased from 0.8% to 2.2%.

Orofino is more Asian than neighboring Nezperce (0.6% Asian), Elk River (0% Asian), and Reubens (0% Asian). Orofino is less Asian than neighboring Peck (9.3% Asian), and Craigmont (2.9% Asian).

Orofino's Hispanic Population

135 residents of Orofino, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Orofino is lower than in Idaho overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Orofino ranks 159th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orofino's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 19.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Orofino's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.1%.

Orofino is more Hispanic than neighboring Peck (1% Hispanic), Nezperce (2.3% Hispanic), Elk River (0% Hispanic), and Reubens (0% Hispanic).

Orofino's Native American/Other Population

81 residents of Orofino, or 2.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Orofino is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 1.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Orofino ranks 63rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orofino's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 80.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Orofino's population has increased from 1.7% to 2.5%.

Orofino is more Native American/Other than neighboring Peck (1% Native American/Other), Elk River (0% Native American/Other), Craigmont (1.6% Native American/Other), and Reubens (0% Native American/Other).

Orofino's Multiracial Population

192 residents of Orofino, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Orofino is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 4.2% of the population is Multiracial. Orofino ranks 150th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orofino's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 131.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Orofino's population has increased from 3.1% to 5.9%.

Orofino is more Multiracial than neighboring Peck (1.5% Multiracial), and Elk River (1.6% Multiracial). Orofino is less Multiracial than neighboring Nezperce (9.2% Multiracial), Craigmont (11.2% Multiracial), and Reubens (7.4% 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.