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Omak

Washington · 4,845 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 $30,393. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $121,400. The poverty rate of 23.3% 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: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,845
+3%since 2000
from 4,721 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,286 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,253 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.6
+10%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Omak
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,393
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,089 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,893
+33%since 2000
from $13,472 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade13%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,400
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$573
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $447 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.9%
−27.3 ptssince 2000
from 61.2% in 2000
41.6% rent
Vacancy rate
14.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+26%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic67.4%(3,264)
Black0.4%(21)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(611)
Asian0.6%(27)
Other18.4%(892)
Diversity Score61.3%(2,968)
Diversity Score
61
+69%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.2 min
+12%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.7%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Omak, Washington?

Omak, Washington has about 4,845 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Omak, Washington?

The typical household in Omak, Washington earns about $30,393 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 $121,400, and the typical rent is about $573 a month.

How educated are people in Omak, Washington?

About 10.5% 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 23.3% 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 728 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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