South Oroville CDP, Butte County, California Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for South Oroville CDP, California, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in South Oroville CDP, California. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in South Oroville CDP, California. The estimated population of South Oroville CDP, California is 2,668 people, with a median age of 39.3.

We can look at the total population in South Oroville CDP over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,668
+2.38%
-12.87%
2020
2,606
-10.32% -
2019
2,906
-8.65% -
2018
3,181
+3.89%
-
2017
3,062
- -

Population of South Oroville CDP, California by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
58.3%
47.6%
+22.48%
Black/African American
0.4%
0.7%
-42.86%
Native
1.3%
2.7%
-51.85%
Hispanic
19.5%
32.2%
-39.44%
Asian
8.4%
10.8%
-22.22%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.4%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
11.5%
6%
+91.67%
Other
0.1%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of South Oroville CDP, California by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.3 -1.75% 40.8 -0.24% 33.5 -4.29%
2020 40 +13.31% 40.9 +20.65% 35 -1.41%
2019 35.3 +16.89% 33.9 +14.14% 35.5 +16.39%
2018 30.2 -1.31% 29.7 +9.59% 30.5 -13.11%
2017 30.6 - 27.1 - 35.1 -

The median age of South Oroville CDP, California gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 226 -40.71% 184 +16.89% 118 190
10 to 19 339 -95.87% 168 1.38% 101 121
20 to 29 287 -2.49% 243 -2.49% 244 220
30 to 39 198 29.09% 190 -13.59% 193 155
40 to 49 109 +114.91% 158 +13.81% 266 166
50 to 59 240 +20.58% 255 -45.64% 261 144
60 to 69 123 +51.38% 116 +43.3% 178 157
70+ 120 -56.28% 106 -3.63% 64 90

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of South Oroville CDP, California is $57,013.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for South Oroville CDP.

  • Under 25
    $62,167.00
  • 25 to 44
    $71,250.00
  • 45 to 64
    $56,676.00
  • 65 and over
    $35,365.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in South Oroville CDP, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in South Oroville CDP, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of South Oroville CDP, California is currently $67,664.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

0.82% of households in South Oroville CDP are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of South Oroville CDP against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.83%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    18.43%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    40.27%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.89%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9.17%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.59%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.82%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in South Oroville CDP is $24,835.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of South Oroville CDP by the total population of South Oroville CDP.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in South Oroville CDP, California, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in South Oroville CDP to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    3.60%
  • Bachelor's degree
    13.54%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    29.04%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    50.33%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.49%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in South Oroville CDP that are over the age of 16.

The total population of South Oroville CDP over the age of 16 is 2,237.

Of those people, a total of 58.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in South Oroville CDP is 56.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 99 50.50% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 306 74.20% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 158 96.80% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 267 59.20% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 243 71.20% 8.10%
45 to 54 years 478 55.60% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 197 66.00% 19.20%
60 to 64 years 96 68.80% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 301 28.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 92 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in South Oroville CDP. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 1,489 58.60% 3.20%
Black or African American 12 50.00% 100.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 141 48.20% 0.00%
Asian 187 61.00% 4.40%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 18 0.00% 0.00%
Other 97 46.40% 0.00%
Two or more races 293 69.30% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 384 56.50% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,376 57.70% 3.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in South Oroville CDP as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in South Oroville CDP is 1,270, with median earnings of $32,016.00.

Women in South Oroville CDP, California earning approximately 66.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,270 $32,016.00
Male 727 $36,875.00
Female 543 $24,519.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 66 $52,500.00
Business and Financial 15 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 20 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 45 $43,185.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 119 $70,063.00
Healthcare Support 92 $23,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 12 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 83 $21,417.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 54 $14,429.00
Personal Care and Service 50 $27,500.00
Sales 90 $12,583.00
Office and Administrative Support 123 $31,292.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 14 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 67 $56,875.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 120 $27,407.00
Production 133 $38,208.00
Transportation and Material Moving 52 $47,679.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 38 $52,917.00 28 $52,000.00
Business and Financial 9 $0.00 6 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 14 $0.00 6 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 37 $0.00 8 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 43 $0.00 76 $52,300.00
Healthcare Support 37 $48,512.00 55 $17,841.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 71 $22,417.00 12 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 54 $14,429.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 6 $0.00 44 $24,792.00
Sales 25 $0.00 65 $13,281.00
Office and Administrative Support 34 $50,875.00 89 $29,779.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 14 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 39 $55,284.00 28 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 120 $27,407.00 0 $0.00
Production 45 $0.00 88 $21,042.00
Transportation and Material Moving 48 $47,857.00 4 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 971 households in South Oroville CDP, with an average household size of 2.63 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 593 families in South Oroville CDP with an average family size of 2.77 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 311 122 160 378
Average Household Size 3.29 3.21 2.84 1.82
Total Families 311 122 160 0
Average Household Size 3.29 2.43 2 0

Poverty

Of the 593 families in South Oroville CDP, 9.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in South Oroville CDP:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,234 housing units in South Oroville CDP, California.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 971 78.69%
Vacant 263 21.31%

35.33% of the total 1,234 housing units in South Oroville CDP are rental units. This is approximately 436 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 535 are occupied by the owner - or 43.35% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in South Oroville CDP is $1,122.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in South Oroville CDP that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    0
  • Less than $500
    9
  • $500 to $999
    136
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    237
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    39
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    15

Property Value

The median value of a property in South Oroville CDP is $176,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in South Oroville CDP that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    29
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    30
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    96
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    215
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    165
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    0
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in South Oroville CDP. The chart below shows the number of properties in South Oroville CDP that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    68
  • 1940 to 1949
    85
  • 1950 to 1959
    170
  • 1960 to 1969
    114
  • 1970 to 1979
    428
  • 1980 to 1989
    303
  • 1990 to 1999
    61
  • 2000 to 2009
    5
  • 2010 to 2013
    0
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in South Oroville CDP that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    74
  • 1 vehicle available
    266
  • 2 vehicles available
    427
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    204

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in South Oroville CDP get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in South Oroville CDP that commute to work in a particular way.

22.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in South Oroville CDP.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    7
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    303
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    285
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    162
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    103
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    40
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    96
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    33
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    38
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    12
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    26
  • 90 or more minutes
    80

Summary

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