Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Oroville, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,605

Median Agei

49.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

56.2%902

Hispanic/Latino

24%386

Two or More

12.2%196

American Indian/Alaska Native

4%65

Black

2.7%44

Other

0.7%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.1%102

High School Diploma

29.6%371

Some College (<1 yr)

8%100

Some College (1+ yr)

16.7%210

Associate's Degree

9%113

Bachelor's Degree

6.8%85

Master's Degree

1.4%18

Doctorate

0.3%4

HS or Higher

79.9%

BA or Higher

8.5%

Graduate+

1.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$175,200

Median Renti

$738

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62.2%507

Renter-Occupied

37.8%308

Total Units

871

Homeownership

62.2%

Vacancy Rate

6.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

3%15

$50K–$100K

15.4%78

$100K–$150K

12%61

$150K–$200K

29.6%150

$200K–$300K

23.5%119

$300K–$500K

15%76

$500K–$1M

1.6%8

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

118

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

1.7%15

2000–2009

6.8%59

1990–1999

7.8%68

1980–1989

4.5%39

1970–1979

16%139

1960–1969

12.6%110

1950–1959

18.6%162

1940–1949

12.4%108

1939 or earlier

19.6%171

Heating Fuel

Electricity

74.1%604

Wood

21.8%178

Other

3.1%25

Utility Gas

1%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$39,755

Mean Household Incomei

$67,253

Per Capita Incomei

$31,122

Poverty Ratei

26.9%

Unemploymenti

5.5%

Labor Forcei

750

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.4%36

$10K–$15K

10.3%84

$15K–$20K

6.5%53

$20K–$25K

5.4%44

$25K–$30K

3.9%32

$30K–$35K

11.2%91

$35K–$40K

8.8%72

$40K–$45K

8.8%72

$45K–$50K

3.1%25

$50K–$60K

7.4%60

$60K–$75K

1.1%9

$75K–$100K

12.5%102

$100K–$125K

8.6%70

$125K–$150K

1.5%12

$150K–$200K

4.5%37

$200K+

2%16

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

36222.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

241

Germany

Canada

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

670

Avg. Commutei

10.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

709

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

108(7.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

83.5%Insured

16.5%Uninsured