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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Oak Harbor

Washington · 17,176 residents · 9.651 sq mi
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Oak Harbor has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,556. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value is $86,800. At a median age of 26.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 26.5
US median: 33.0
Average education
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

17,176
−13%vs 2000
vs 19,795 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,780 / sq mi
−13%vs 2000
vs 2,051 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
26.5
−6%vs 2000
vs 28.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$25,556
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,641 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,252
−33%vs 2000
vs $16,830 in 2000
US average: $14,340
8.4%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$86,800
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $140,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$458
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $629 in 2000
US average: $450
39.8%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 43.3% in 2000
60.2% rent
3.4
−11%vs 2000
vs 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.1%(14,263)
Black5.2%(1,036)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(1,309)
Asian9.4%(1,862)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.2%(9,535)
1990
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(14,570)
Black4.5%(775)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(840)
Asian8.4%(1,448)
Other2.2%(383)
Diversity Score41.9%(7,193)
42
−13%vs 2000
vs 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.4%
−4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
87.6%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.7%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.5 min
+5%vs 2000
vs 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Oak Harbor, Washington?

Oak Harbor, Washington has about 17,176 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Oak Harbor, Washington?

The typical household in Oak Harbor, Washington earns about $25,556 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oak Harbor, Washington expensive?

In Oak Harbor, Washington, the median home is worth about $86,800, and the typical rent is about $458 a month.

How educated are people in Oak Harbor, Washington?

About 17.4% of adults age 25 and over in Oak Harbor, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oak Harbor, Washington?

About 8.4% of people in Oak Harbor, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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