Oroville, California
Oroville: county seat of Butte County, California, USA
About
Oroville is a city located in the county of Butte in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 15,546. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 20,237 inhabitants.
The city was created 120 years ago in 1906.
Quick Facts about Oroville
| Population | 20,237 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | California (United States) |
| County | Butte County |
| Phone Area Codes | 530 |
| Has part | Memorial Park Cemetery |
| Water as percent of area | 0.14% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.86% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.5139,-121.5578 |
| Altitude | 167 feet / 51 meters |
| Capital city | Oroville is capital of Butte County |
| Establishment | January 03, 1906 (120 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 21:00:37 (22nd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 95965 |
| Population growth | 23.18% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 49℉ Showers And Thunderstorms then Light Rain 7-days weather |
Geography
Oroville is located at 39°30'50"N 121°33'28"W (39.5139400, -121.5577600).
Oroville map
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Weather
Showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Oroville increased by 23.18% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15,546 | - | census |
| 2011 | 18,604 | 16.44% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 18,640 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 18,750 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 18,945 | 1.03% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 18,956 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 18,996 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 19,103 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 19,130 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 20,737 | 7.75% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 20,237 | -2.47% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Oroville
1City of Oroville
1735 Montgomery St, Oroville, CA 95965, United States View details
Phone: +15305382401 | Website available
2Oroville City Clerk
1735 Montgomery St, Oroville, CA 95965, United States View details
Phone: +15305382535 | Website available
3City Hall
1735 Montgomery St, Oroville, CA 95965, United States View details
Phone: +15305382401
4Huber Scott
1735 Montgomery St, Oroville, CA 95965, United States View details
Phone: +15305382533
5Oroville Human Resources
1735 Montgomery St, Oroville, CA 95965, United States View details
Phone: +15305382407 | Website available
6Oroville Mayor
1735 Montgomery St, Oroville, CA 95965, United States View details
Phone: +15305382535 | Website available
7Oroville City Adm
1735 Montgomery St, Oroville, CA 95965, United States View details
Phone: +15305382407 | Website available
8Oroville Building & Permits
1735 Montgomery St, Oroville, CA 95965, United States View details
Phone: +15305382425 | Website available
9Oroville Housing Department
1735 Montgomery St, Oroville, CA 95965, United States View details
Phone: +15305382495
People born in Oroville (14)
People born in Oroville, including sprinter Jack Yerman, U.S. Representative from California Doug LaMalfa, British diplomat Barbara Salt, .
More notable people
- Bev Hansen (American politician) she was born in 18/08/1944
- Dave Hudgens (American baseball player and coach) he was born in 05/12/1956
- Kevin Brown (American baseball player (1966-)) he was born in 05/03/1966
- Robert H. Young (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 04/03/1929
- Rocky Smith (basketball player) he was born in 24/10/1954
- Ted R. Smith (American businessman) he was born in 05/11/1906
- Ray E. Johnson (California politician) he was born in 22/03/1911
- Jay Johnson (baseball coach) he was born in 20/04/1977
- Toyo Suyemoto (American poet) she was born in 14/01/1916
- Hartford H Keifer (American entomologist) he was born in 24/01/1902
- Benito Lopez (American mixed martial arts fighter) he was born in 06/04/1994
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Oroville, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110246 | Butte College | Oroville (CA) | 95965-8399 |
| 487773 | Butte County Regional Occupational Program | Chico (CA) | 95928-7191 |
| 110538 | California State University-Chico | Chico (CA) | 95929-0150 |
| 446093 | Cambridge Junior College-Yuba City | Yuba City (CA) | 95993 |
| 126119 | Yuba College | Marysville (CA) | 95901 |
Nearby Transit Stations (15)
Rail and bus stations connected to Oroville, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORV | Oroville, California | Hwy 70 and Grand Ave. | BUS |
| CIC | Chico station | West 5th and Orange Streets | RAIL |
| MRV | Marysville, California | I Street between 8th and 9th | BUS |
| GRS | Grass Valley, California | 125 E. Main Street | BUS |
| COX | Colfax | 99 Railroad St. at Church St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Oroville.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Orovill Post Office | Oroville (CA) | 95965 |
| Ophir Post Office | Oroville (CA) | 95966 |
| Palerm Post Office | Palermo (CA) | 95968 |
| Berry Creek Post Office | Berry Creek (CA) | 95916 |
| Bigg Post Office | Biggs (CA) | 95917 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Oroville, Washington city in Okanogan County, Washington, United States with a population of 1,688 people.
Other cities in Butte County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Butte County , CA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Chico | 102,867 | The most populous city in Butte County, California. |
| Magalia | 11,310 | Census-designated place in Butte County, California |
| Gridley | 7,397 | City in California |
| Thermalito | 6,646 | Census-designated place in Butte County, California |
| South Oroville | 5,742 | Census designated place |
| Paradise | 4,329 | City in Butte County, California |
| Biggs | 2,025 | City in California, USA |
| Concow | 710 | Census-designated place in Butte County, California |
Distance to Other Cities
Oroville distances to largest California cities