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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Othello

Washington · 5,847 residents · 4.102 sq mi
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Othello has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,291. Population has grown 26% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $84,800. At a median age of 26.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 34% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 26.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,847
+26%since 1990
from 4,638 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,425 / sq mi
+26%since 1990
from 1,131 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
26.2
−6%since 1990
from 28.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K7K8K9K1990201020202024Othello
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,291
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,433 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,409
+22%since 1990
from $9,337 in 1990
US average: $21,522
24.0%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 23.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$84,800
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$418
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $284 in 1990
US average: $602
58.6%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 57.9% in 1990
41.4% rent
2.8
+45%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic52.2%(2,421)
Black0.3%(16)
Hispanic / Latino45.1%(2,093)
Asian1.9%(90)
Diversity Score84.4%(3,916)
2000
White, non-Hispanic34.4%(2,014)
Black0.2%(11)
Hispanic / Latino63.8%(3,728)
Asian0.6%(37)
Diversity Score58%(3,394)
58
−31%since 1990
from 84 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.9%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 12.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
58.0%
−5.4 ptssince 1990
from 63.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.0%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.8 min
+1%since 1990
from 13.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Othello, Washington?

Othello, Washington has about 5,847 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Othello, Washington?

The typical household in Othello, Washington earns about $30,291 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 $84,800, and the typical rent is about $418 a month.

How educated are people in Othello, Washington?

About 11.9% 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 24.0% of people in Othello, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Othello, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Othello, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,209 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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

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