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98844

Oroville, WA

Total Population
4,348
Median Household Income
$42,143
Median Home Value
$216,200
Median Rent
$705

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$42,143
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$216,200
100.4% above state median
Rent
$705
100% above state median
Median Age
52.2 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Oroville, WA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Mature population with median age of 52.2 years, likely more established households.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 2.8%, below national average.

Poverty rate of 28.9% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$42,143
-43.9% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-52,069,934
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.05 people

Total Households
2,068
Family Households
42.9%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
24.8%
#2 Industry
Mining
18.6%
#3 Industry
Agriculture
18.6%
Total Employed Residents:1,481

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
19.1%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
8.9%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
4.6%
65 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:1,409
Commute Insights
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
97.2%
1,608 employed
Labor Force
1,655
47 unemployed
Median Age
52.2 years
Per Capita Income
$26,166
Poverty Rate
28.9%

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