Tonasket, Washington Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 993, Tonasket'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

Tonasket is a small community located in Washington, within Okanogan County. The total population is 993. It ranks as the 396th most populous out of 628 Census-designated places in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in Tonasket is 49.5 years. This is 29% higher than the state median of 38.3 years. 15.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Tonasket is $37,591. This is 62% lower than the state median of $98,141. It is also 53% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 26.7%. This is 170% 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 6.1%. This is 19% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $210,600. Housing costs are 63% lower than the state median of $564,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.6x. 43.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 33% lower than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Tonasket is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.7%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 9.7%.

Education

24.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% 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 86.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Tonasket, 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.