North Omak, Washington Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 416, North Omak's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

North Omak is a small community located in Washington, within Okanogan County. The total population is 416. It ranks as the 497th most populous out of 628 Census-designated places in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in North Omak is 50.8 years. This is 33% higher than the state median of 38.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in North Omak is $66,429. This is 32% lower than the state median of $98,141. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 27.6%. This is 179% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 2.2%. This is 57% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $428,600. Housing costs are 24% lower than the state median of $564,600. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.5x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 48.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% lower than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

North Omak is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.9%.

Education

4.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 88% lower than the state rate of 39.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for North Omak, Washington is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Washington state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 628 Census-designated places in Washington. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.