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Okanogan

Washington · 2,552 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 $36,394. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $136,200. The poverty rate of 22.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,552
+3%since 2000
from 2,484 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,269 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,235 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.7
+3%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Okanogan
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,394
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,994 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,218
+39%since 2000
from $13,849 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services4.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$136,200
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$533
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $421 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.7%
−26.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
41.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+24%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic74.6%(1,905)
Black0.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(359)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other7.9%(202)
Diversity Score48.2%(1,230)
Diversity Score
48
+79%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.7 min
+14%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
28.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.6%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
49.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.2%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Okanogan, Washington?

Okanogan, Washington has about 2,552 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Okanogan, Washington?

The typical household in Okanogan, Washington earns about $36,394 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 $136,200, and the typical rent is about $533 a month.

How educated are people in Okanogan, Washington?

About 19.1% 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 22.7% 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 182 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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