Oroville East, CA Demographics

A map of Oroville East's Population by Race

Oroville East, California has an estimated population of 7,504, a decrease from the 8,038 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic, 6.6% Multiracial, 4.1% Native American/Other, 2.1% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Oroville East, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Oroville East has become slightly 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 Oroville East, that probability was 46.4% in 2020 and 45.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oroville East is ranked the 556th 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 East was ranked the 543rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oroville East's White Population

5,365 residents of Oroville East, or 71.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oroville East is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Oroville East ranks 527th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oroville East's White population has declined by an estimated 6.9%. White residents' share of Oroville East's population has remained roughly unchanged at 71.5%.

Oroville East is more White than neighboring South Oroville (45.4% White), Palermo (62.5% White), Oroville (54.6% White), and Thermalito (50.1% White). Oroville East is less White than neighboring Kelly Ridge (72.1% White).

Oroville East's Black Population

3 residents of Oroville East, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oroville East is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Oroville East ranks 724th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oroville East's Black population has declined by an estimated 96.3%. Black residents' share of Oroville East's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Oroville East is less Black than neighboring Kelly Ridge (6% Black), South Oroville (0.6% Black), Palermo (3.8% Black), Oroville (3.5% Black), and Thermalito (0.3% Black).

Oroville East's Asian Population

159 residents of Oroville East, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oroville East is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Oroville East ranks 550th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oroville East's Asian population has declined by an estimated 50.9%. Asian residents' share of Oroville East's population has decreased from 4.0% to 2.1%.

Oroville East is less Asian than neighboring Kelly Ridge (2.4% Asian), South Oroville (15.2% Asian), Palermo (3.9% Asian), Oroville (10.2% Asian), and Thermalito (23.8% Asian).

Oroville East's Hispanic Population

1,174 residents of Oroville East, or 15.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oroville East is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Oroville East ranks 1196th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oroville East's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 29.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Oroville East's population has increased from 11.3% to 15.6%.

Oroville East is more Hispanic than neighboring Kelly Ridge (12.6% Hispanic). Oroville East is less Hispanic than neighboring South Oroville (33.6% Hispanic), Palermo (22.4% Hispanic), Oroville (21.7% Hispanic), and Thermalito (16.7% Hispanic).

Oroville East's Native American/Other Population

306 residents of Oroville East, or 4.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Oroville East is slightly higher than in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Oroville East ranks 115th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oroville East's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 22.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oroville East's population has decreased from 4.9% to 4.1%.

Oroville East is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kelly Ridge (1.5% Native American/Other), South Oroville (0.8% Native American/Other), Palermo (1.3% Native American/Other), Oroville (2.4% Native American/Other), and Thermalito (2.6% Native American/Other).

Oroville East's Multiracial Population

497 residents of Oroville East, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oroville East is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Oroville East ranks 244th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oroville East's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 13.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Oroville East's population has decreased from 7.1% to 6.6%.

Oroville East is more Multiracial than neighboring Kelly Ridge (5.4% Multiracial), South Oroville (4.4% Multiracial), and Palermo (6.1% Multiracial). Oroville East is less Multiracial than neighboring Oroville (7.5% 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.