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Omak

Washington · 5,185 residents (2025 est.) · 3.767 sq mi
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Omak has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $76,544. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $248,900. The poverty rate of 26.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,036
+7%since 2000
from 4,721 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,337 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,253 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.7
+13%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,185 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Omak
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,544
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,089 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,709
+158%since 2000
from $13,472 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.5%
+42.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 25.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.479
+11%since 2010
from 0.432 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing8.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$248,900
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,002
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $447 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 61.2% in 2000
41.1% rent
Vacancy rate
15.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.2%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+3%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
86
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.7%(3,196)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino13%(614)
Asian0.9%(43)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.2%(1,708)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.6%(3,306)
Black0.4%(18)
Hispanic / Latino14.3%(721)
Asian1.3%(67)
Other18.3%(924)
Diversity Score64.3%(3,240)
Diversity Score
64
+78%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.0%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.1 min
−5%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.7%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.2%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 53.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.0%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2012
from 17.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.0%
−68.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.0%
+22.9 ptssince 2017
from 67.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.0%
+10.7 ptssince 2016
from 78.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.5%
−10.3 ptssince 2016
from 19.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Omak, Washington?

Omak, Washington has about 5,036 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Omak, Washington?

The typical household in Omak, Washington earns about $76,544 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Omak, Washington expensive?

In Omak, Washington, the median home is worth about $248,900, and the typical rent is about $1,002 a month.

How educated are people in Omak, Washington?

About 22.7% of adults age 25 and over in Omak, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Omak, Washington?

About 26.1% of people in Omak, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Omak, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Omak, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 919 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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