Oroville, CA Demographics

A map of Oroville's Population by Race

Oroville, California has an estimated population of 19,752, a slight decrease from the 20,042 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.6% White, 21.7% Hispanic, 10.2% Asian, 7.5% Multiracial, 3.5% Black, and 2.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Oroville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Oroville has become more 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 Oroville, that probability was 61.5% in 2020 and 63.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oroville is ranked the 350th 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). Oroville was ranked the 351st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oroville's White Population

10,794 residents of Oroville, or 54.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oroville is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Oroville ranks 803rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oroville's White population has declined by an estimated 7.5%. White residents' share of Oroville's population has decreased from 58.2% to 54.6%.

Oroville is more White than neighboring South Oroville (45.4% White), and Thermalito (50.1% White). Oroville is less White than neighboring Oroville East (71.5% White), Palermo (62.5% White), and Kelly Ridge (72.1% White).

Oroville's Black Population

695 residents of Oroville, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oroville is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Oroville ranks 281st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oroville's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Oroville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.5%.

Oroville is more Black than neighboring South Oroville (0.6% Black), Thermalito (0.3% Black), and Oroville East (0% Black). Oroville is less Black than neighboring Palermo (3.8% Black), and Kelly Ridge (6% Black).

Oroville's Asian Population

2,014 residents of Oroville, or 10.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oroville is lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Oroville ranks 313th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oroville's Asian population has grown by an estimated 4.1%. Asian residents' share of Oroville's population has increased from 9.7% to 10.2%.

Oroville is more Asian than neighboring Oroville East (2.1% Asian), Palermo (3.9% Asian), and Kelly Ridge (2.4% Asian). Oroville is less Asian than neighboring South Oroville (15.2% Asian), and Thermalito (23.8% Asian).

Oroville's Hispanic Population

4,291 residents of Oroville, or 21.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oroville is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Oroville ranks 993rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oroville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 31.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Oroville's population has increased from 16.3% to 21.7%.

Oroville is more Hispanic than neighboring Thermalito (16.7% Hispanic), Oroville East (15.6% Hispanic), and Kelly Ridge (12.6% Hispanic). Oroville is less Hispanic than neighboring South Oroville (33.6% Hispanic), and Palermo (22.4% Hispanic).

Oroville's Native American/Other Population

467 residents of Oroville, or 2.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Oroville is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Oroville ranks 201st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oroville's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 30.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oroville's population has decreased from 3.4% to 2.4%.

Oroville is more Native American/Other than neighboring South Oroville (0.8% Native American/Other), Palermo (1.3% Native American/Other), and Kelly Ridge (1.5% Native American/Other). Oroville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Thermalito (2.6% Native American/Other), and Oroville East (4.1% Native American/Other).

Oroville's Multiracial Population

1,491 residents of Oroville, or 7.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oroville is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Oroville ranks 79th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oroville's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 17.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Oroville's population has decreased from 9.0% to 7.5%.

Oroville is more Multiracial than neighboring South Oroville (4.4% Multiracial), Thermalito (6.6% Multiracial), Oroville East (6.6% Multiracial), Palermo (6.1% Multiracial), and Kelly Ridge (5.4% 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.