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Oso

Washington · 245 residents · 2.804 sq mi
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Oso is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $140,486. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $741,100. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 150%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
245
Unchangedsince 2000
from 246 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
87 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 88 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.2
+9%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
511462423374322000201020202024Oso
2024245
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$140,486
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,315 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,707
+38%since 2000
from $23,700 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.8%
+65.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.161
−37%since 2010
from 0.256 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance22.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical22.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food20.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction18.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade16.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$741,100
+150%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $162,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.0%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
5.3
+144%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
66
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(244)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(188)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino15.9%(39)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.3%(18)
Diversity Score47.6%(117)
Diversity Score
48
+2254%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 95.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
61.4%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
38.6%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.1%
−39.3 ptssince 2011
from 85.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.3%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.4%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
37.6%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.6%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.5%
−15.7 ptssince 2012
from 42.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−77.8 ptssince 2013
from 77.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+38.7 ptssince 2017
from 61.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oso, Washington?

Oso, Washington has about 245 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oso, Washington?

The typical household in Oso, Washington earns about $140,486 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oso, Washington expensive?

In Oso, Washington, the median home is worth about $741,100.

How educated are people in Oso, Washington?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Oso, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oso, Washington?

About 0.0% of people in Oso, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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

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