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Brewster, Washington
Brewster, city, in Okanogan County, Washington. Brewster had 2,093 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,983 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,653 (±381). GEOID 5307835.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,093
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,983 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,653 ±381
Median household income
$39,241
±$11,274 (90% margin)
Washington: $98,141
Median home value
$239,600
±$55,561 (90% margin)
Washington: $564,600
Median gross rent
$1,005
±$189 (90% margin)
Washington: $1,760
Where is Brewster and what county is it in?
Brewster is a city in Okanogan County, Washington. It covers 1.2 square miles of land, 1,721 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Brewster, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,093 people lived in Brewster on July 1, 2025, up 5.5% since 2020, faster than Washington (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 1,983 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,653 (±381).
| Measure | Brewster | Okanogan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,653 ±381 | 43,425 | −714 |
| Households | 617 ±135 | 17,540 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.59 ±0.37 | 2.32 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 711 ±137 | 22,156 | no clear change |
Brewster's population since 2000
From 2,189 in 2000 to 2,093 in 2025: down 4.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Brewster as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Brewster?
The median resident of Brewster is 26.8 years old; 35.7% are under 18 and 19.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 78.5%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 17.7%. 33.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Brewster | Okanogan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 26.8 ±12.3 | 43.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 35.7% ±7.6 pts | 21.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.1% ±5.9 pts | 23.2% | – |
| Male | 46.6% ±9.0 pts | 51.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 78.5% ±8.7 pts | 21.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 17.7% ±8.8 pts | 62.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±1.8 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±2.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 33.0% ±8.7 pts | 13.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 65.9% ±10.8 pts | 18.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.7% ±2.4 pts | 9.0% | – |
| With a disability | 18.1% ±7.6 pts | 16.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 24.1% ±7.5 pts | 14.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 54.2% ±10.2 pts | 85.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 4.9% ±3.2 pts | 24.7% | −14.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.5% ±2.6 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 81.2% ±11.7 pts | 90.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Brewster earn?
Half of Brewster's 617 households earn less than $39,241 a year (±$11,274), against $63,207 in Okanogan County and $98,141 in Washington. In 2015-2019 it was $55,736 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 24.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Brewster | Okanogan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $39,241 ±$11,274 | $63,207 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $53,844 ±$8,825 | $83,721 | – |
| Per capita income | $19,278 ±$3,424 | $33,889 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 24.6% ±12.5 pts | 20.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 28.8% ±22.0 pts | 28.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 31.4% ±11.9 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 89.0% ±8.5 pts | 93.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.6% ±8.3 pts | 86.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Brewster?
Owners occupy 44.9% of Brewster's occupied homes and renters 55.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $239,600 by its owner (±$55,561). The median renter pays $1,005 a month including utilities, and 45.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Brewster | Okanogan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $239,600 ±$55,561 | $299,800 | +$91,178 |
| Median gross rent | $1,005 ±$189 | $887 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.6% ±17.9 pts | 34.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,646 ±$716 | $1,675 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 44.9% ±12.0 pts | 72.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 55.1% ±12.0 pts | 27.6% | – |
| Housing units | 711 ±137 | 22,156 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 7.4% ±8.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.1% ±2.3 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 46.6% ±11.1 pts | 72.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 18.1% ±9.8 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±5.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.2% ±7.0 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.2% ±5.3 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 13.3% ±9.0 pts | 4.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Brewster building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Brewster in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 4.4 across Washington.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Brewster work and get to work?
70.6% of Brewster's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 13.7 minutes.
| Measure | Brewster | Okanogan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.9% ±9.2 pts | 55.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7% ±5.9 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 70.6% ±11.8 pts | 60.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.1% ±8.7 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.7% ±1.2 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Walked | 5.8% ±5.4 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.1% ±8.2 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 13.7 min ±2.6 | 18.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Brewster?
No census tract lies mostly in Brewster; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9708Okanogan County | 4,667 | $62,730 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Brewster) · Census block assignment files
How does Brewster compare with other places in Washington?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Brewster is the 7,524th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 165th-most populous of 281 in Washington.
Brewster ranks 385th of 387 places in Washington with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 165th | 281 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 78th | 203 |
| Residents per square mile | 168th | 394 |
| Median household income | 385th | 387 |
| Per capita income | 387th | 393 |
| Median home value | 363rd | 384 |
| Median gross rent | 312th | 351 |
| Poverty rate | 15th | 281 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 381st | 382 |
| Median age | 379th | 394 |
| Owner-occupied share | 374th | 388 |
| Travel time to work | 381st | 394 |
Brewster's figures with every place in Washington (CSV)
Every place in Washington, sortable · Compare Brewster with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Brewster?
21 of the 57 figures for Brewster on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Brewster are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Brewster.