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Omak, Washington
Omak, city, in Okanogan County, Washington. Omak had 5,185 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 4,860 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,036 (±23). GEOID 5351340.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,185
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,860 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,036 ±23
Median household income
$76,544
±$14,122 (90% margin)
Washington: $98,141
Median home value
$248,900
±$36,477 (90% margin)
Washington: $564,600
Median gross rent
$1,002
±$259 (90% margin)
Washington: $1,760
Where is Omak and what county is it in?
Omak is a city in Okanogan County, Washington. It covers 3.8 square miles of land, 1,290 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 Omak, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 5,185 people lived in Omak on July 1, 2025, up 6.7% since 2020, faster than Washington (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 4,860 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 5,036 (±23).
| Measure | Omak | Okanogan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,036 ±23 | 43,425 | +262 |
| Households | 2,019 ±250 | 17,540 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.44 ±0.29 | 2.32 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,400 ±300 | 22,156 | no clear change |
Omak's population since 2000
From 4,721 in 2000 to 5,185 in 2025: up 9.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Omak 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 Omak?
The median resident of Omak is 39.7 years old; 28.1% are under 18 and 18.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 65.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 14.3%. 6.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Omak | Okanogan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.7 ±5.8 | 43.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 28.1% ±5.5 pts | 21.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.0% ±5.0 pts | 23.2% | – |
| Male | 47.1% ±4.6 pts | 51.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 14.3% ±7.4 pts | 21.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 65.6% ±8.6 pts | 62.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±1.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 8.4% ±3.9 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 9.7% ±5.5 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.0% ±2.8 pts | 13.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.0% ±6.3 pts | 18.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.6% ±2.7 pts | 9.0% | – |
| With a disability | 16.3% ±4.6 pts | 16.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 15.0% ±4.6 pts | 14.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.0% ±4.4 pts | 85.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.7% ±6.2 pts | 24.7% | +13.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.9% ±5.7 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.5% ±4.4 pts | 90.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±0.8 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 Omak earn?
Half of Omak's 2,019 households earn less than $76,544 a year (±$14,122), against $63,207 in Okanogan County and $98,141 in Washington. In 2015-2019 the median was $50,106 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $26,438 after inflation. 26.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Omak | Okanogan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $76,544 ±$14,122 | $63,207 | +$26,438 |
| Mean household income | $88,727 ±$17,918 | $83,721 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,709 ±$8,978 | $33,889 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 26.1% ±10.5 pts | 20.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 38.1% ±18.3 pts | 28.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 28.1% ±10.1 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.2% ±3.2 pts | 93.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.0% ±4.4 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 Omak?
Owners occupy 58.9% of Omak's occupied homes and renters 41.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $248,900 by its owner (±$36,477). The median renter pays $1,002 a month including utilities, and 22.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Omak | Okanogan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $248,900 ±$36,477 | $299,800 | +$110,324 |
| Median gross rent | $1,002 ±$259 | $887 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 22.6% ±11.4 pts | 34.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,624 ±$79 | $1,675 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 58.9% ±9.4 pts | 72.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 41.1% ±9.4 pts | 27.6% | – |
| Housing units | 2,400 ±300 | 22,156 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.5% ±2.8 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 61.0% ±9.0 pts | 72.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 15.8% ±7.1 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8% ±1.1 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.0% ±2.0 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 12.8% ±5.8 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.7% ±3.5 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 Omak building?
Builders took permits for 6 new housing units in Omak in 2025 (6 in single-family houses), 1.2 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 Omak work and get to work?
61.7% of Omak's workers drive alone and 8.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 11.1 minutes.
| Measure | Omak | Okanogan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.7% ±6.6 pts | 55.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% ±3.5 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 61.7% ±12.1 pts | 60.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 18.2% ±9.6 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.9% ±1.5 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Walked | 10.9% ±9.3 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.3% ±5.2 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 11.1 min ±2.5 | 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 Omak?
1 census tract lies mostly in Omak, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9706.02Okanogan County | 3,519 | $81,132 |
| Tract 9706.01Okanogan County | 3,980 | $52,644 |
| Tract 9402Okanogan County | 3,211 | $60,600 |
| Tract 9705Okanogan County | 2,372 | $60,938 |
| Tract 9707Okanogan County | 4,239 | $67,986 |
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 Omak) · Census block assignment files
How does Omak compare with other places in Washington?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Omak is the 4,787th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 122nd-most populous of 281 in Washington.
Omak ranks 281st 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 | 122nd | 281 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 60th | 203 |
| Residents per square mile | 211th | 394 |
| Median household income | 281st | 387 |
| Per capita income | 307th | 393 |
| Median home value | 357th | 384 |
| Median gross rent | 314th | 351 |
| Poverty rate | 13th | 281 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 276th | 382 |
| Median age | 194th | 394 |
| Owner-occupied share | 307th | 388 |
| Work from home | 268th | 307 |
| Travel time to work | 388th | 394 |
Omak's figures with every place in Washington (CSV)
Every place in Washington, sortable · Compare Omak 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 Omak?
12 of the 57 figures for Omak 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 Omak 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 Omak.