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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Okanogan

Washington · 2,484 residents · 2.011 sq mi
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Okanogan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,994. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $81,300. The poverty rate of 24.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,484
+5%since 1990
from 2,370 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,235 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 1,179 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.6
+3%since 1990
from 35.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Okanogan
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,994
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,184 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,849
+32%since 1990
from $10,454 in 1990
US average: $21,522
24.3%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 23.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$81,300
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$421
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $284 in 1990
US average: $602
61.6%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 59.1% in 1990
38.4% rent
3.0
+21%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(2,207)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(113)
Asian0.5%(13)
Diversity Score25.5%(605)
2000
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(1,954)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(251)
Asian0.4%(10)
Diversity Score26.9%(668)
27
+5%since 1990
from 26 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.8%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 15.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.5%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 70.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.3%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.3 min
−26%since 1990
from 13.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Okanogan, Washington?

Okanogan, Washington has about 2,484 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Okanogan, Washington?

The typical household in Okanogan, Washington earns about $26,994 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 $81,300, and the typical rent is about $421 a month.

How educated are people in Okanogan, Washington?

About 18.8% 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 24.3% 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 114 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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