Okanogan County, Washington Demographics 2026

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.

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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 23% lower. 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%.