According to the 2010 Chinese Census, there are 8,659 Oroqen people in China, largely concentrated in the provinces of Heilongjiang and Inner Mongolia.[1]: 1.6 China's Oroqen population is fairly rural, with just 2,298 Oroqen (26.54%) living in cities,[1]: 1.6a 2,794 (32.27%) living in towns,[1]: 1.6b and 3,567 (41.19%) living outside of cities and towns.[1]: 1.6c