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Othello

Washington · 8,549 residents · 4.102 sq mi
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Othello has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $49,806. Population has grown 46% since 2000. 12% 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 $171,600. At a median age of 26.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 35% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 26.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,549
+46%since 2000
from 5,847 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,084 / sq mi
+46%since 2000
from 1,425 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
26.7
+2%since 2000
from 26.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K7K8K9K1990201020202024Othello
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,806
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,291 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,865
+74%since 2000
from $11,409 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.8%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing28.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction28.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade16.4%
US avg: 10%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,600
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
43.9% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+23%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic17.7%(1,512)
Black0.2%(13)
Hispanic / Latino79.7%(6,812)
Asian1.1%(92)
Other0.3%(26)
Diversity Score39.8%(3,406)
Diversity Score
40
−31%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
65.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 58.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+30%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 13.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.7%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
49.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
29.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.4%
−58.8 ptssince 2013
from 78.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Othello, Washington?

Othello, Washington has about 8,549 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Othello, Washington?

The typical household in Othello, Washington earns about $49,806 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 $171,600, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Othello, Washington?

About 12.0% 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 26.8% 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 3,911 residents, a change of about 84 percent over that period.

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

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