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Oso

Washington · 172 residents · 2.804 sq mi
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Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 74 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $435,500. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
172
−30%since 2000
from 246 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
61 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 88 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+8%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
511462423374322000201020202024Oso
2024245
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$32,887
+39%since 2000
from $23,700 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.9%
+35.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing27.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction27.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade22.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information22.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food11.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$435,500
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $162,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
7.9% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(144)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(10)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score18%(31)
Diversity Score
18
+789%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.3%
−21.6 ptssince 2000
from 95.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
45.7 min
+22%since 2000
from 37.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
60.4%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.2%
−17.1 ptssince 2011
from 85.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
59.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−74.1 ptssince 2013
from 77.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oso, Washington?

Oso, Washington has about 172 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Oso, Washington expensive?

In Oso, Washington, the median home is worth about $435,500.

How educated are people in Oso, Washington?

About 0.0% 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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