Okanogan County, Washington Demographics 2026
Okanogan County, Washington has a population of 42,811, the 26th most populous county in Washington. The median household income is $60,293 and the median home value is $284,200. The poverty rate is 18.5%.
Okanogan County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 55 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Okanogan County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omak | 4,931 | $75,911 | 22.0% | $240,400 |
| Okanogan | 2,477 | $73,273 | 11.9% | $238,500 |
| Brewster | 1,737 | $52,885 | 27.1% | $237,800 |
| Oroville | 1,686 | $35,560 | 29.2% | $175,300 |
| Twisp | 997 | $44,607 | 13.5% | $332,400 |
| Tonasket | 976 | $38,273 | 16.5% | $206,300 |
| Malott | 708 | $51,658 | 11.9% | $314,100 |
| Pateros | 648 | $66,333 | 23.0% | $234,700 |
| Riverside | 452 | $34,271 | 36.3% | $198,800 |
| Winthrop | 404 | $63,750 | 3.5% | $471,000 |
| North Omak | 368 | $89,276 | 12.0% | $430,200 |
| Nespelem Community | 322 | $97,143 | 5.8% | $149,400 |
| Elmer City | 297 | $60,250 | 15.6% | $180,500 |
| Conconully | 202 | N/A | 30.7% | $216,100 |
| Nespelem | 155 | $50,938 | 23.2% | $89,000 |
| Loomis | 102 | $37,281 | 0.0% | N/A |
| Methow | 91 | $39,219 | 13.2% | N/A |
| Disautel | 46 | N/A | 13.0% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Okanogan County is located in Washington with a total population of 42,811. It is the 26th most populous county out of 39 in Washington. The county encompasses 18 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Okanogan County is 43.4 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 38.2 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Okanogan County is $60,293. This is 37% lower than the state median of $94,952. It is also 23% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 18.5%. This is 87% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 4% lower than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $284,200. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $519,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.7x. 71.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 63.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Okanogan County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 63.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 20.3%. The Black or African American population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 9.3%.
Education
24.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 38.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.7%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Okanogan County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Washington and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Okanogan County, Washington?
Okanogan County has a population of 42,811, making it the 26th most populous county in Washington.
What is the median income in Okanogan County?
The median household income in Okanogan County is $60,293 with a poverty rate of 18.5%.
How many cities are in Okanogan County, Washington?
Okanogan County contains 18 Census-designated places.