Oroville
City in Butte County, California
Oroville is a city in Butte County, California, with 20,042 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 167 ft (51 m) above sea level. The nearest town is South Oroville, 1.5 miles SE.
- 20,042residents (2020 Census)
- 167 ftelevation · 51 m
- 13.9 sq miland area · 36.0 km²
- 1,442 / sq mipopulation density
- 95968ZIP code
About Oroville
Oroville (Oro, Spanish for "Gold" and Ville, French for "town") is a city in and the county seat of Butte County of the U.S. state of California. As of the 2020 census, Oroville had a population of 20,042. After the 2018 Camp Fire that destroyed much of the town of Paradise, Oroville's population increased as many people who lost their homes moved there.
Oroville is considered the gateway to Lake Oroville and Feather River recreational areas. The Berry Creek Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California is headquartered in Oroville.
Oroville is adjacent to State Route 70 and in close proximity to State Route 99, which connects Butte County with Interstate 5. The city of Chico is about 23 miles (37 kilometers) northwest of the city, and the state capital, Sacramento, around 70 miles (110 kilometers) to the south.
Oroville's nickname is the "City of Gold", which is essentially the Spanish name of the city in English. The National Arbor Day Foundation has declared Oroville a Tree City USA for 41 years.
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- Median household income
- $52,270
- Median home value
- $311,600
- Median rent
- $1,093/mo
- Median age
- 35.8
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Oroville had 20,042 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 20,042 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,442 per sq mi (557 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Oroville at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Butte County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 20,042 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.90 sq mi (36.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.4952° N, 121.5599° W |
| ZIP code | 95968 |
| Official website | cityoforoville.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0654386 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Oroville
- South Oroville1.5 mi SE
- Thermalito2.4 mi NW
- Oroville East4.1 mi E
- Palermo4.9 mi SE
- Kelly Ridge5.5 mi NE
- Biggs9.9 mi SW
- Richvale10.2 mi W
- Cherokee10.8 mi N
- Honcut11.3 mi S
- Bangor11.4 mi SE
- Gridley11.7 mi SW
- Rackerby12.0 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Oroville
What county is Oroville in?
Oroville is in Butte County, California.
What is the population of Oroville, CA?
20,042 people lived in Oroville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Oroville, CA?
The ZIP code of Oroville is 95968.
What is the elevation of Oroville?
167 feet (51 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Oroville?
South Oroville (1.5 mi), Thermalito (2.4 mi), Oroville East (4.1 mi), Palermo (4.9 mi), Kelly Ridge (5.5 mi).
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