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Omak

Washington · 4,860 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 $38,711. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $135,100. The poverty rate of 27.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,860
+3%since 2000
from 4,721 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,290 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,253 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.2
+12%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,711
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,089 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,803
+62%since 2000
from $13,472 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 25.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services5.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Information4.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,100
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$701
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $447 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.2% in 2000
42.7% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+10%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.9%(2,814)
Black0.9%(42)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(766)
Asian0.9%(45)
Other20%(972)
Diversity Score70.1%(3,406)
Diversity Score
70
+94%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
+30%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 53.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.6%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
56.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.8%
−71.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Omak, Washington?

Omak, Washington has about 4,860 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Omak, Washington?

The typical household in Omak, Washington earns about $38,711 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 $135,100, and the typical rent is about $701 a month.

How educated are people in Omak, Washington?

About 10.7% 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 27.4% 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 743 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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