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Oso

Washington · 180 residents · 2.804 sq mi
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Oso has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,896. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 66 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $348,800. Households here earn about 39% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
180
−27%since 2000
from 246 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
64 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 88 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.0
+3%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
511462423374322000201020202024Oso
2024245
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,896
−63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,315 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$8,753
−63%since 2000
from $23,700 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.256
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade70%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade15%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$348,800
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $162,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
54.8%
−31.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
27.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
50.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
10.0
+363%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(167)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5%(9)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other20%(36)
Diversity Score45.1%(81)
Diversity Score
45
+2133%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 95.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
65.0%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
35.0%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.0%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
41.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oso, Washington?

Oso, Washington has about 180 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oso, Washington?

The typical household in Oso, Washington earns about $34,896 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 $348,800.

How educated are people in Oso, Washington?

About 12.4% 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 8.7% 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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