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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Othello

Washington · 4,638 residents · 4.102 sq mi
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Othello has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,433. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 1,209 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $47,200. At a median age of 28.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 28.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,638
−21%vs 2000
vs 5,847 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,131 / sq mi
−21%vs 2000
vs 1,425 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
28.0
+7%vs 2000
vs 26.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K5K7K8K9K1990201020202024Othello
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,433
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,291 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,337
−18%vs 2000
vs $11,409 in 2000
US average: $14,340
23.5%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$47,200
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $84,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$284
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $418 in 2000
US average: $450
57.9%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 58.6% in 2000
42.1% rent
1.9
−31%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic34.4%(2,014)
Black0.2%(11)
Hispanic / Latino63.8%(3,728)
Asian0.6%(37)
Other0%
Diversity Score58%(3,394)
1990
White, non-Hispanic52.2%(2,421)
Black0.3%(16)
Hispanic / Latino45.1%(2,093)
Asian1.9%(90)
Other45.5%(2,111)
Diversity Score84.4%(3,916)
84
+45%vs 2000
vs 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.9%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
63.4%
+5.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 58.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.7%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.8 min
−1%vs 2000
vs 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Othello, Washington?

Othello, Washington has about 4,638 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Othello, Washington?

The typical household in Othello, Washington earns about $24,433 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Othello, Washington expensive?

In Othello, Washington, the median home is worth about $47,200, and the typical rent is about $284 a month.

How educated are people in Othello, Washington?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Othello, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Othello, Washington?

About 23.5% of people in Othello, 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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