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Oroville, Washington
Oroville, city, in Okanogan County, Washington. Oroville had 1,935 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,795 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,605 (±329). GEOID 5351970.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,935
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,795 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,605 ±329
Median household income
$39,755
±$5,797 (90% margin)
Washington: $98,141
Median home value
$175,200
±$20,421 (90% margin)
Washington: $564,600
Median gross rent
$738
±$31 (90% margin)
Washington: $1,760
Where is Oroville and what county is it in?
Oroville is a city in Okanogan County, Washington. It covers 1.7 square miles of land, 1,062 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Oroville, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,935 people lived in Oroville on July 1, 2025, up 6.6% since 2020, faster than Washington (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 1,795 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,605 (±329).
| Measure | Oroville | Okanogan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,605 ±329 | 43,425 | no clear change |
| Households | 815 ±174 | 17,540 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 1.86 ±0.17 | 2.32 | −0.44 |
| Housing units | 871 ±180 | 22,156 | no clear change |
Oroville's population since 2000
From 1,653 in 2000 to 1,935 in 2025: up 17.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Oroville as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Oroville?
The median resident of Oroville is 49.3 years old; 14.3% are under 18 and 24.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 56.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 24.0%. 22.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Oroville | Okanogan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.3 ±7.5 | 43.2 | +11.7 |
| Under 18 years | 14.3% ±4.6 pts | 21.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.2% ±6.2 pts | 23.2% | – |
| Male | 54.8% ±4.6 pts | 51.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 24.0% ±8.4 pts | 21.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 56.2% ±6.9 pts | 62.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.7% ±2.9 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 4.0% ±5.6 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 12.2% ±4.8 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 22.6% ±7.7 pts | 13.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 19.4% ±8.2 pts | 18.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.8% ±4.0 pts | 9.0% | – |
| With a disability | 29.0% ±7.0 pts | 16.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 16.5% ±4.8 pts | 14.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 79.9% ±7.6 pts | 85.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 8.5% ±4.2 pts | 24.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 1.8% ±1.4 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.6% ±5.0 pts | 90.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Oroville earn?
Half of Oroville's 815 households earn less than $39,755 a year (±$5,797), against $63,207 in Okanogan County and $98,141 in Washington. In 2015-2019 it was $40,118 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 26.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Oroville | Okanogan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $39,755 ±$5,797 | $63,207 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $67,253 ±$22,007 | $83,721 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,122 ±$9,833 | $33,889 | +$10,540 |
| People below the poverty line | 26.9% ±7.5 pts | 20.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 23.6% ±16.3 pts | 28.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 24.0% ±7.7 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.3% ±4.9 pts | 93.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 78.2% ±8.1 pts | 86.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Oroville?
Owners occupy 62.2% of Oroville's occupied homes and renters 37.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $175,200 by its owner (±$20,421). The median renter pays $738 a month including utilities, and 40.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Oroville | Okanogan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $175,200 ±$20,421 | $299,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $738 ±$31 | $887 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.7% ±13.4 pts | 34.0% | +18.1 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,174 ±$243 | $1,675 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.2% ±10.0 pts | 72.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 37.8% ±10.0 pts | 27.6% | – |
| Housing units | 871 ±180 | 22,156 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.9% ±3.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.8% ±4.6 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.7% ±8.0 pts | 72.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.8% ±4.6 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±4.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.7% ±1.7 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 19.6% ±7.7 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.4% ±5.0 pts | 4.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Oroville building?
Builders took permits for 1 new housing units in Oroville in 2025 (1 in single-family houses), 0.5 per 1,000 residents against 4.4 across Washington.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Oroville work and get to work?
61.6% of Oroville's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 10.6 minutes.
| Measure | Oroville | Okanogan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.3% ±7.4 pts | 55.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5% ±5.3 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 61.6% ±11.0 pts | 60.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 16.0% ±11.5 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.9% ±6.6 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Walked | 7.2% ±7.4 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.7% ±7.9 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 10.6 min ±2.4 | 18.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Oroville?
No census tract lies mostly in Oroville; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9703.01Okanogan County | 3,243 | $53,173 |
| Tract 9703.02Okanogan County | 2,279 | $43,155 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Oroville) · Census block assignment files
How does Oroville compare with other places in Washington?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Oroville is the 7,812th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 169th-most populous of 281 in Washington.
Oroville ranks 384th of 387 places in Washington with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 169th | 281 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 62nd | 203 |
| Residents per square mile | 248th | 394 |
| Median household income | 384th | 387 |
| Per capita income | 339th | 393 |
| Median home value | 384th | 384 |
| Median gross rent | 349th | 351 |
| Poverty rate | 11th | 281 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 377th | 382 |
| Median age | 47th | 394 |
| Owner-occupied share | 273rd | 388 |
| Travel time to work | 390th | 394 |
Oroville's figures with every place in Washington (CSV)
Every place in Washington, sortable · Compare Oroville with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Oroville?
18 of the 57 figures for Oroville on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Oroville are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Oroville.