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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Okanogan County

Washington · 33,350 residents · 5,266.193 sq mi
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Okanogan County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,303. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 6,214 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $50,600. The poverty rate of 21.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

33,350
−16%vs 2000
vs 39,564 in 2000
1990 – 2025
6 / sq mi
−16%vs 2000
vs 8 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.0
−8%vs 2000
vs 38.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
32K35K38K41K44K1990201020202024Okanogan County
202443K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,303
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,726 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,346
−31%vs 2000
vs $14,900 in 2000
US average: $14,340
21.5%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$50,600
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $90,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$277
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $423 in 2000
US average: $450
66.7%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.6% in 2000
33.3% rent
2.5
−18%vs 2000
vs 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.7%(28,362)
Black0.2%(79)
Hispanic / Latino14.4%(5,688)
Asian0.4%(172)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.1%(14,282)
1990
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(27,566)
Black0.1%(34)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(2,806)
Asian0.5%(167)
Other16.7%(5,583)
Diversity Score48.6%(16,209)
49
+35%vs 2000
vs 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.0%
−3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
71.3%
−5.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.5%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.7 min
+38%vs 2000
vs 14.3 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 Okanogan County, Washington?

Okanogan County, Washington has about 33,350 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Okanogan County, Washington?

The typical household in Okanogan County, Washington earns about $20,303 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Okanogan County, Washington expensive?

In Okanogan County, Washington, the median home is worth about $50,600, and the typical rent is about $277 a month.

How educated are people in Okanogan County, Washington?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Okanogan County, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Okanogan County, Washington?

About 21.5% of people in Okanogan County, 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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