East Orosi, California Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, East Orosi, California had a total population of 324, the 1305th largest community in California. The poverty rate is 44.8%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (44.8%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
- Only 3.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
- Unemployment rate of 34.1% is notably above the national average.
East Orosi Quick Facts
How East Orosi Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 413 | 324 | -21.5% |
How East Orosi Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 70 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
East Orosi Rankings in California
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Other Cities in Tulare County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visalia | 143,939 | $81,989 | 11.5% | $371,500 |
| Tulare | 70,945 | $72,410 | 17.9% | $329,800 |
| Porterville | 63,157 | $60,461 | 17.3% | $285,700 |
| Dinuba | 25,475 | $59,484 | 26.8% | $275,000 |
| Lindsay | 12,643 | $53,201 | 33.1% | $286,400 |
| Farmersville | 10,397 | $60,804 | 22.9% | $248,500 |
| Exeter | 10,258 | $75,769 | 14.2% | $307,600 |
| Orosi | 8,966 | $54,604 | 22.0% | $227,100 |
| Woodlake | 7,702 | $46,266 | 25.3% | $300,200 |
| Earlimart | 7,214 | $52,881 | 21.8% | $264,200 |
Cities Similar to East Orosi
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield | 324 | $142,422 | $1,294,800 | 65.4% | 3.4% |
| Mountain Ranch | 324 | $163,120 | $464,100 | 50.5% | 9.9% |
| Aspen Springs | 325 | $131,673 | N/A | 49.3% | 0.0% |
| Sunny Slopes | 323 | $203,698 | $679,700 | 40.6% | 0.0% |
| Valley Home | 328 | $102,500 | $832,000 | 25.2% | 27.1% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 324, East Orosi's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
East Orosi is a small community located in California, within Tulare County. The total population is 324. It ranks as the 1305th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.
Age Demographics
The median age in East Orosi is 28.4 years. This is 25% lower than the state median of 37.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The poverty rate stands at 44.8%. This is 273% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 34.1%. This is 416% higher than the state rate of 6.6%. 68.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 55.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in East Orosi was recorded as Hispanic or Latino. A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
3.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 91% lower than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 25.5%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for East Orosi, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of East Orosi, California?
East Orosi, California has a population of 324 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in East Orosi, CA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for East Orosi — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in East Orosi, CA?
The poverty rate in East Orosi is 44.8%. This means approximately 145 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of East Orosi, California?
East Orosi's population is 0.0% White, 0.0% Black, 100.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in East Orosi, CA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for East Orosi — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is East Orosi, California?
3.2% of adults (25+) in East Orosi hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.