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Okanogan

Washington · 2,494 residents (2025 est.) · 2.011 sq mi
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Okanogan has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,611. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $248,400. Households here earn about 30% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,470
−1%since 2000
from 2,484 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,228 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,235 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.0
+17%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,494 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Okanogan
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,611
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,994 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,396
+148%since 2000
from $13,849 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.7%
+24.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
−14.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
+3%since 2010
from 0.426 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information26%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services7.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$248,400
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,054
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $421 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
40.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.3%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+20%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
68
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(1,954)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(251)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.9%(668)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.7%(1,772)
Black1.5%(37)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(306)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.4%(355)
Diversity Score56.1%(1,387)
Diversity Score
56
+109%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.0%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+99%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
26.8%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2011
from 47.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.0%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.4%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2012
from 22.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.4%
−67.6 ptssince 2013
from 75.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.9%
+16.1 ptssince 2017
from 70.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2016
from 87.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2016
from 10.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Okanogan, Washington?

Okanogan, Washington has about 2,470 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Okanogan, Washington?

The typical household in Okanogan, Washington earns about $68,611 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Okanogan, Washington expensive?

In Okanogan, Washington, the median home is worth about $248,400, and the typical rent is about $1,054 a month.

How educated are people in Okanogan, Washington?

About 24.9% of adults age 25 and over in Okanogan, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Okanogan, Washington?

About 10.3% of people in Okanogan, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Okanogan, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Okanogan, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 100 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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