[2][3] Concow, or Konkow, people are the northwestern or foothill branch of the Maidu people, who traditionally spoke the Concow language[4] Mooretown Rancheria is headquartered in Oroville, California.

[5] The tribe is governed by a democratically elected, tribal council, and the current tribal chairperson is Ben Clark.

The ranchería is served by the Palermo Union Elementary School District and Oroville Union High School District.

The Mooretown Rancheria is a federally recognized ranchería with an area of 109 acres.

Other nearby communities include South Oroville and Palermo.