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Okanogan County

Washington · 42,104 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 $48,528. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% 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 $205,300. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 37% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
42,104
+6%since 2000
from 39,564 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 8 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.8
+17%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
32K35K38K41K44K1990201020202024Okanogan County
202443K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,528
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,726 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,216
+69%since 2000
from $14,900 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction15.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$205,300
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$741
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $423 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
30.4% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+39%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic63%(26,522)
Black0.4%(159)
Hispanic / Latino19.5%(8,197)
Asian0.6%(268)
Other14.2%(5,989)
Diversity Score65.4%(27,543)
Segregation Score38.3%(16,113)
Diversity Score
65
+81%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
38
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+35%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 56.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.5%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
9.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.3%
−66.4 ptssince 2013
from 77.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Okanogan County, Washington?

Okanogan County, Washington has about 42,104 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Okanogan County, Washington earns about $48,528 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 $205,300, and the typical rent is about $741 a month.

How educated are people in Okanogan County, Washington?

About 20.2% 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 20.6% of people in Okanogan County, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Okanogan County, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Okanogan County, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,754 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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