Orosi, CA Demographics
A map of Orosi's Population by Race
Orosi, California has an estimated population of 8,966, an increase from the 8,329 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.9% Hispanic, 4.7% Asian, 3.0% White, 0.3% Multiracial, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Orosi, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Orosi 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 Orosi, that probability was 20.0% in 2020 and 15.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Orosi is ranked the 520th 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). Orosi was ranked the 532nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Orosi's White Population
265 residents of Orosi, or 3.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Orosi is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Orosi ranks 1564th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Orosi's White population has grown by an estimated 35.9%. White residents' share of Orosi's population has increased from 2.3% to 3.0%.
Orosi is more White than neighboring Cutler (1.1% White), East Orosi (0% White), Sultana (1.5% White), Monson (0% White), and Yettem (0% White).
Orosi's Black Population
0 residents of Orosi, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Orosi is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Orosi ranks 1325th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Orosi's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Orosi's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Orosi's Asian Population
424 residents of Orosi, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Orosi is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Orosi ranks 363rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Orosi's Asian population has declined by an estimated 34.6%. Asian residents' share of Orosi's population has decreased from 7.8% to 4.7%.
Orosi is more Asian than neighboring Cutler (0.5% Asian), East Orosi (0% Asian), Sultana (0.8% Asian), Monson (0% Asian), and Yettem (0% Asian).
Orosi's Hispanic Population
8,237 residents of Orosi, or 91.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Orosi is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Orosi ranks 80th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Orosi's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 11.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Orosi's population has increased from 89.1% to 91.9%.
Orosi is more Hispanic than neighboring Yettem (0% Hispanic). Orosi is less Hispanic than neighboring Cutler (98.3% Hispanic), East Orosi (100% Hispanic), Sultana (97.6% Hispanic), and Monson (100% Hispanic).
Orosi's Native American/Other Population
14 residents of Orosi, 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 Orosi is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Orosi ranks 1511th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Orosi's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 17.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Orosi's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.
Orosi is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cutler (0% Native American/Other), East Orosi (0% Native American/Other), Sultana (0% Native American/Other), Monson (0% Native American/Other), and Yettem (0% Native American/Other).
Orosi's Multiracial Population
26 residents of Orosi, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Orosi is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Orosi ranks 1533rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Orosi's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 39.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Orosi's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.
Orosi is more Multiracial than neighboring Cutler (0% Multiracial), East Orosi (0% Multiracial), Sultana (0.1% Multiracial), Monson (0% Multiracial), and Yettem (0% 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.