South Oroville, CA Demographics

A map of South Oroville's Population by Race

South Oroville, California had a population of 3,235 in 2020. It was 54.8% White, 1.9% Black, 12.0% Asian, 20.0% Hispanic, 3.7% Native American/Other, and 7.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of South Oroville, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, South Oroville is the 780th most populous. 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's White Population

1,774 residents of South Oroville identify as White, or 54.8%. This makes the White share of the population of South Oroville considerably larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, South Oroville is ranked #868 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

South Oroville is less White than neighboring Oroville (58.2% White), Palermo (58.6% White), Oroville East (71.7% White), Thermalito (58.3% White), and Kelly Ridge (75.9% White).

South Oroville's Black Population

62 residents of South Oroville identify as Black, or 1.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of South Oroville roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, South Oroville is ranked #449 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

South Oroville is more Black than neighboring Palermo (1.1% Black), Oroville East (1% Black), Thermalito (1% Black), and Kelly Ridge (1% Black). South Oroville is less Black than neighboring Oroville (3.5% Black).

South Oroville's Asian Population

387 residents of South Oroville identify as Asian, or 12.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of South Oroville roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, South Oroville is ranked #251 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

South Oroville is more Asian than neighboring Oroville (9.7% Asian), Palermo (5% Asian), Oroville East (4% Asian), and Kelly Ridge (2.6% Asian). South Oroville is less Asian than neighboring Thermalito (19.9% Asian).

South Oroville's Hispanic Population

648 residents of South Oroville identify as Hispanic, or 20.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of South Oroville less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, South Oroville is ranked #859 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

South Oroville is more Hispanic than neighboring Oroville (16.3% Hispanic), Oroville East (11.3% Hispanic), Thermalito (11.2% Hispanic), and Kelly Ridge (10.9% Hispanic). South Oroville is less Hispanic than neighboring Palermo (25.2% Hispanic).

South Oroville's Native American/Other Population

119 residents of South Oroville identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 3.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of South Oroville roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, South Oroville is ranked #169 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

South Oroville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Oroville (3.4% Native American/Other), Thermalito (3.5% Native American/Other), and Kelly Ridge (2.8% Native American/Other). South Oroville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oroville East (4.9% Native American/Other).

South Oroville's Multiracial Population

245 residents of South Oroville identify as Multiracial, or 7.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of South Oroville roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, South Oroville is ranked #166 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

South Oroville is more Multiracial than neighboring Palermo (6.4% Multiracial), Oroville East (7.1% Multiracial), Thermalito (6.2% Multiracial), and Kelly Ridge (6.7% Multiracial). South Oroville is less Multiracial than neighboring Oroville (9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.