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Oak Harbor Micro

Oak Harbor, WA · 1 counties · 86,857 residents · 208.474 sq mi
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Oak Harbor has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,765. Population has grown 21% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $382,900. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% 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
86,857
+21%since 2000
from 71,558 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
417 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 343 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.8
+24%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
58K66K74K82K90K1990201020202024Oak Harbor
202487K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,765
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,513 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,769
+81%since 2000
from $21,472 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.7%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$382,900
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $168,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,260
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $684 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
26.3% rent
Afford Score
5.4
+46%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(60,929)
Black2.3%(1,634)
Hispanic / Latino4%(2,843)
Asian4.1%(2,941)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.1%(17,991)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(65,856)
Black2.6%(2,265)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(7,118)
Asian4.5%(3,916)
Other6%(5,219)
Diversity Score47.1%(40,928)
Segregation Score37.2%(32,324)
Diversity Score
47
+87%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
37
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 27.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 92.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+26%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.5%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
7.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−85.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Principal cities

Oak HarborCENTRAL24,083
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1 component county

Island CountyCENTRAL85,657
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oak Harbor, WA?

Oak Harbor, WA has about 86,857 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oak Harbor, WA?

The typical household in Oak Harbor, WA earns about $70,765 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oak Harbor, WA expensive?

In Oak Harbor, WA, the median home is worth about $382,900, and the typical rent is about $1,260 a month.

How educated are people in Oak Harbor, WA?

About 34.1% of adults age 25 and over in Oak Harbor, WA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oak Harbor, WA?

About 7.6% of people in Oak Harbor, WA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oak Harbor, WA grown since 1990?

Yes, Oak Harbor, WA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 26,662 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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