Orick, CA is a small rural town located in the northern part of the state. With a population of only 300, Orick has retained its charm with many local businesses and community organizations. The town is filled with year-round outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, bird watching, kayaking, and cycling. Local businesses include Sam’s Pizza Parlor for a slice or two and the O’Ricky Cafe for delicious home-style meals. Other local organizations include the Orick Farmers Market which offers locally grown produce on Saturdays at Pioneer Park during summer months. Sporting events are available throughout the year in nearby Arcata where teams compete in baseball, soccer, and basketball tournaments.
The population in Orick is 300. There are 63 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Orick is 32.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Orick is 2.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Orick
- 23.2% are married
- 26.9% are divorced
- 21.4% are married with children
- 7.1% have children, but are single
Race in Orick
- 81.4% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 12.5% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 6.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander