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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Omak

Washington · 4,721 residents · 3.767 sq mi
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Omak has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,089. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $76,400. The poverty rate of 25.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,721
+15%since 1990
from 4,117 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,253 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 1,093 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.0
+3%since 1990
from 33.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Omak
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,089
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,603 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,472
+14%since 1990
from $11,836 in 1990
US average: $21,522
25.3%
+8.9 ptssince 1990
from 16.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$76,400
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$447
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $297 in 1990
US average: $602
61.2%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 62.9% in 1990
38.8% rent
3.2
+31%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(3,359)
Black0.3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(186)
Asian0.7%(30)
Diversity Score45.1%(1,858)
2000
White, non-Hispanic67.7%(3,196)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino13%(614)
Asian0.9%(43)
Diversity Score36.2%(1,708)
36
−20%since 1990
from 45 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.2%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 14.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.6%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 74.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.2%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.7 min
+1%since 1990
from 11.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Omak, Washington?

Omak, Washington has about 4,721 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Omak, Washington?

The typical household in Omak, Washington earns about $24,089 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 $76,400, and the typical rent is about $447 a month.

How educated are people in Omak, Washington?

About 14.2% 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 25.3% 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 604 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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