South Oroville, CA Demographics

A map of South Oroville's Population by Race

South Oroville, California has an estimated population of 2,846, a large decrease from the 3,235 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 45.4% White, 33.6% Hispanic, 15.2% Asian, 4.4% Multiracial, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 0.6% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Oroville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Oroville has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 South Oroville, that probability was 63.7% in 2020 and 65.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Oroville is ranked the 805th 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). South Oroville was ranked the 780th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Oroville's White Population

1,291 residents of South Oroville, or 45.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Oroville is considerably higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. South Oroville ranks 868th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Oroville's White population has declined by an estimated 27.2%. White residents' share of South Oroville's population has decreased from 54.8% to 45.4%.

South Oroville is less White than neighboring Oroville (54.6% White), Palermo (62.5% White), Oroville East (71.5% White), Thermalito (50.1% White), and Kelly Ridge (72.1% White).

South Oroville's Black Population

17 residents of South Oroville, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Oroville is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. South Oroville ranks 451st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Oroville's Black population has declined by an estimated 72.6%. Black residents' share of South Oroville's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.6%.

South Oroville is more Black than neighboring Oroville East (0% Black), and Thermalito (0.3% Black). South Oroville is less Black than neighboring Oroville (3.5% Black), Palermo (3.8% Black), and Kelly Ridge (6% Black).

South Oroville's Asian Population

434 residents of South Oroville, or 15.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Oroville is comparable to the share in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. South Oroville ranks 252nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Oroville's Asian population has grown by an estimated 12.1%. Asian residents' share of South Oroville's population has increased from 12.0% to 15.2%.

South Oroville is more Asian than neighboring Oroville (10.2% Asian), Palermo (3.9% Asian), Oroville East (2.1% Asian), and Kelly Ridge (2.4% Asian). South Oroville is less Asian than neighboring Thermalito (23.8% Asian).

South Oroville's Hispanic Population

957 residents of South Oroville, or 33.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Oroville is lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. South Oroville ranks 859th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Oroville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 47.7%. Hispanic residents' share of South Oroville's population has increased from 20.0% to 33.6%.

South Oroville is more Hispanic than neighboring Oroville (21.7% Hispanic), Palermo (22.4% Hispanic), Oroville East (15.6% Hispanic), Thermalito (16.7% Hispanic), and Kelly Ridge (12.6% Hispanic).

South Oroville's Native American/Other Population

22 residents of South Oroville, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Oroville is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. South Oroville ranks 176th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Oroville's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 81.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Oroville's population has decreased from 3.7% to 0.8%.

South Oroville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oroville (2.4% Native American/Other), Palermo (1.3% Native American/Other), Oroville East (4.1% Native American/Other), Thermalito (2.6% Native American/Other), and Kelly Ridge (1.5% Native American/Other).

South Oroville's Multiracial Population

125 residents of South Oroville, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Oroville is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. South Oroville ranks 174th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Oroville's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 49.0%. Multiracial residents' share of South Oroville's population has decreased from 7.6% to 4.4%.

South Oroville is less Multiracial than neighboring Oroville (7.5% Multiracial), Palermo (6.1% Multiracial), Oroville East (6.6% Multiracial), Thermalito (6.6% 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.