South Oroville is a CDP located in Butte County California. South Oroville has a 2024 population of 1,716. South Oroville is currently declining at a rate of -14.33% annually and its population has decreased by -34.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,606 in 2020.
The average household income in South Oroville is $74,353 with a poverty rate of 15.8%. The median age in South Oroville is 37 years: 37.2 years for males, and 36.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Oroville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,343 | 58.62% |
| Asian | 274 | 11.96% |
| Two or more races | 272 | 11.87% |
| Other race | 233 | 10.17% |
| Native American | 151 | 6.59% |
| Black or African American | 18 | 0.79% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 895 | 2.56 | 66.8 | 33.2 |
| Non Family | 444 | 1.67 | 56.3 | 43.7 |
| Married | 346 | 3.36 | 77.2 | 22.8 |
| Female | 60 | 3.05 | 60 | 40 |
| Male | 45 | 4.49 | 100 | 0 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
66.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 89 | 5.35% |
| Associates Degree | 163 | 9.8% |
| Bachelors Degree | 110 | 6.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 31 | 1.86% |
| High School Graduate | 566 | 34.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 132 | 7.94% |
| Some College | 572 | 34.4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 968 | 872 | 111 |
| Hispanic | 384 | 321 | 0 |
| Asian | 219 | 170 | 30 |
| 2+ Races | 151 | 146 | 0 |
| Native American | 118 | 74 | 0 |
| Other Race | 110 | 92 | 0 |
| Black | 18 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 96.69%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 13.7%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,000 | $63,750 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $37,230 | $38,700 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $46,000 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,431 | $45,875 | $34,861 |
| Some College | $48,030 | $47,955 | $50,167 |
$42,431
Average Earnings
$45,875
Average Male
$34,861
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
75.93% of South Oroville residents speak only English, while 24.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.03% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,198 | 230 | 19.2% |
| Asian | 274 | 65 | 23.72% |
| Multiple | 272 | 33 | 12.13% |
| Hispanic | 581 | 25 | 4.3% |
| Native | 151 | 9 | 5.96% |
15.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.38%
Male Poverty Rate
17.48%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in South Oroville is Asian, with 23.72% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South Oroville is Hispanic, with 4.3% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.4%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 16.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.93% |
| High School | 12.37% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 14.33% |
| Female Employed | 14.29% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,250 | $92,034 |
| Households | $66,150 | $74,353 |
| Married Families | $79,700 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $55,500 | $55,221 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.1%
Male Marriage Rate
40.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
178
Number of Veterans
151
Male Veterans
27
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 48 |
| Second Gulf War | 43 |
| Vietnam | 23 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 68 |
| 75+ | 52 |
| 18 to 34 | 23 |
| 65 to 74 | 23 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 164 | 13.93% |
| Asian | 10 | 4.02% |
| Black | 4 | 22.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.1%
Labor Force Participation
62%
Employment Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
73.33%
Born in South Oroville
88.83%
Native Born
11.17%
Foreign Born
4.19%
Non Citizen
6.98%
Naturalized
88.83% of South Oroville residents were born in the United States, with 73.33% having been born in California. 4.19% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,716 | -287 | -14.33% |
| 2023 | 2,003 | -288 | -12.57% |
| 2022 | 2,291 | -377 | -14.13% |
| 2021 | 2,668 | 62 | 2.38% |
| 2020 | 2,606 | -300 | -10.32% |
| 2019 | 2,906 | -275 | -8.65% |
| 2018 | 3,181 | 119 | 3.89% |
| 2017 | 3,062 | -419 | -12.04% |
| 2016 | 3,481 | -2,643 | -43.16% |
| 2015 | 6,124 | 66 | 1.09% |
| 2014 | 6,058 | 252 | 4.34% |
| 2013 | 5,806 | -417 | -6.7% |
| 2012 | 6,223 | 241 | 4.03% |
| 2011 | 5,982 | 240 | 4.18% |
| 2010 | 5,742 | 0 | 0% |