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Okanogan, Washington
Okanogan, city, in Okanogan County, Washington. Okanogan had 2,494 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,379 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,470 (±547). GEOID 5350920.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,494
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,379 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,470 ±547
Median household income
$68,611
±$23,675 (90% margin)
Washington: $98,141
Median home value
$248,400
±$52,618 (90% margin)
Washington: $564,600
Median gross rent
$1,054
±$240 (90% margin)
Washington: $1,760
Where is Okanogan and what county is it in?
Okanogan is a city in Okanogan County, Washington. It covers 2.0 square miles of land, 1,183 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 Okanogan, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,494 people lived in Okanogan on July 1, 2025, up 5.0% since 2020, faster than Washington (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 2,379 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,470 (±547).
| Measure | Okanogan | Okanogan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,470 ±547 | 43,425 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,016 ±248 | 17,540 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.32 ±0.24 | 2.32 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,110 ±256 | 22,156 | no clear change |
Okanogan's population since 2000
From 2,484 in 2000 to 2,494 in 2025: up 0.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Okanogan 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 Okanogan?
The median resident of Okanogan is 43.0 years old; 26.0% are under 18 and 21.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 71.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 12.4%.
| Measure | Okanogan | Okanogan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.0 ±6.4 | 43.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.0% ±5.1 pts | 21.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.9% ±9.7 pts | 23.2% | – |
| Male | 47.4% ±4.4 pts | 51.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.4% ±7.1 pts | 21.0% | −13.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 71.7% ±8.6 pts | 62.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.5% ±2.6 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 2.4% ±2.1 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 11.9% ±6.1 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.9% ±2.8 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.2% ±4.3 pts | 18.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.4% ±6.1 pts | 9.0% | – |
| With a disability | 21.3% ±7.4 pts | 16.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.4% ±5.3 pts | 14.9% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.0% ±5.1 pts | 85.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.9% ±7.8 pts | 24.7% | +9.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.3% ±4.4 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.3% ±5.8 pts | 90.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.3% ±5.1 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 Okanogan earn?
Half of Okanogan's 1,016 households earn less than $68,611 a year (±$23,675), against $63,207 in Okanogan County and $98,141 in Washington. In 2015-2019 it was $56,582 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Okanogan | Okanogan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,611 ±$23,675 | $63,207 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $87,057 ±$17,909 | $83,721 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,396 ±$8,625 | $33,889 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.3% ±5.0 pts | 20.7% | −16.9 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.0% ±7.1 pts | 28.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 31.2% ±12.1 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.1% ±5.5 pts | 93.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.9% ±7.8 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 Okanogan?
Owners occupy 59.7% of Okanogan's occupied homes and renters 40.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $248,400 by its owner (±$52,618). The median renter pays $1,054 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Okanogan | Okanogan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $248,400 ±$52,618 | $299,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,054 ±$240 | $887 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.3% ±23.8 pts | 34.0% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,631 ±$224 | $1,675 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 59.7% ±12.2 pts | 72.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 40.3% ±12.2 pts | 27.6% | – |
| Housing units | 1,110 ±256 | 22,156 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±6.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.2% ±5.4 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.7% ±9.3 pts | 72.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 14.7% ±8.0 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±3.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.9% ±11.2 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 19.5% ±7.7 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.0% ±2.9 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 Okanogan building?
Builders took permits for 13 new housing units in Okanogan in 2025 (3 in single-family houses), 5.2 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 Okanogan work and get to work?
67.2% of Okanogan's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 20.4 minutes.
| Measure | Okanogan | Okanogan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 52.9% ±11.1 pts | 55.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.5% ±5.9 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 67.2% ±14.4 pts | 60.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 26.8% ±15.1 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.2 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Walked | 3.1% ±3.8 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.0% ±3.4 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.4 min ±9.9 | 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 Okanogan?
1 census tract lies mostly in Okanogan, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9707Okanogan County | 4,239 | $67,986 |
| Tract 9402Okanogan County | 3,211 | $60,600 |
| Tract 9706.02Okanogan County | 3,519 | $81,132 |
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 Okanogan) · Census block assignment files
How does Okanogan compare with other places in Washington?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Okanogan is the 6,913th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 157th-most populous of 281 in Washington.
Okanogan ranks 315th 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 | 157th | 281 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 88th | 203 |
| Residents per square mile | 227th | 394 |
| Median household income | 315th | 387 |
| Per capita income | 309th | 393 |
| Median home value | 358th | 384 |
| Median gross rent | 302nd | 351 |
| Poverty rate | 139th | 281 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 252nd | 382 |
| Median age | 128th | 394 |
| Owner-occupied share | 297th | 388 |
| Travel time to work | 320th | 394 |
Okanogan's figures with every place in Washington (CSV)
Every place in Washington, sortable · Compare Okanogan 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 Okanogan?
19 of the 57 figures for Okanogan 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 Okanogan 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 Okanogan.