Oronoco, MN Demographics

A map of Oronoco's Population by Race

Oronoco, Minnesota has an estimated population of 1,679, a decrease from the 1,802 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.8% White, 4.3% Hispanic, 2.7% Asian, 2.3% Multiracial, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 0.2% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Oronoco, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Oronoco has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Oronoco, that probability was 13.2% in 2020 and 19.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oronoco is ranked the 290th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 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). Oronoco was ranked the 275th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oronoco's White Population

1,507 residents of Oronoco, or 89.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oronoco is considerably higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Oronoco ranks 236th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oronoco's White population has declined by an estimated 10.2%. White residents' share of Oronoco's population has decreased from 93.1% to 89.8%.

Oronoco is more White than neighboring Rochester (70.6% White), and Byron (89% White). Oronoco is less White than neighboring Pine Island (98.1% White), Mazeppa (93.7% White), and Zumbro Falls (96.8% White).

Oronoco's Black Population

4 residents of Oronoco, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oronoco is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Oronoco ranks 413th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oronoco's Black population has declined by an estimated 55.6%. Black residents' share of Oronoco's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Oronoco is more Black than neighboring Pine Island (0% Black), Mazeppa (0% Black), and Zumbro Falls (0% Black). Oronoco is less Black than neighboring Rochester (9.8% Black), and Byron (1.5% Black).

Oronoco's Asian Population

46 residents of Oronoco, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oronoco is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Oronoco ranks 137th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oronoco's Asian population has grown by an estimated 17.9%. Asian residents' share of Oronoco's population has increased from 2.2% to 2.7%.

Oronoco is more Asian than neighboring Pine Island (0.3% Asian), Mazeppa (0% Asian), and Zumbro Falls (0% Asian). Oronoco is less Asian than neighboring Rochester (7.8% Asian), and Byron (2.8% Asian).

Oronoco's Hispanic Population

72 residents of Oronoco, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oronoco is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Oronoco ranks 783rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oronoco's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 323.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Oronoco's population has increased from 0.9% to 4.3%.

Oronoco is more Hispanic than neighboring Pine Island (0% Hispanic), Mazeppa (3.3% Hispanic), Byron (2.3% Hispanic), and Zumbro Falls (0% Hispanic). Oronoco is less Hispanic than neighboring Rochester (6.6% Hispanic).

Oronoco's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Oronoco, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Oronoco is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Oronoco ranks 416th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oronoco's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 7.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oronoco's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Oronoco is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pine Island (0.5% Native American/Other), Rochester (0.6% Native American/Other), Byron (0% Native American/Other), and Zumbro Falls (0% Native American/Other). Oronoco is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mazeppa (1.2% Native American/Other).

Oronoco's Multiracial Population

38 residents of Oronoco, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oronoco is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Oronoco ranks 639th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oronoco's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 17.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Oronoco's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.3%.

Oronoco is more Multiracial than neighboring Pine Island (1.1% Multiracial), and Mazeppa (1.8% Multiracial). Oronoco is less Multiracial than neighboring Rochester (4.7% Multiracial), Byron (4.4% Multiracial), and Zumbro Falls (3.2% 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.