Okanogan County Demographics

A map of Okanogan County's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	27,099	26,522	62.4%	63.0%
Hispanic	9,128	8,197	21.0%	19.5%
Native American/Other	3,857	4,899	8.9%	11.6%
Multiracial	2,521	2,059	5.8%	4.9%
Black	559	159	1.3%	0.4%
Asian	261	268	0.6%	0.6%

Okanogan County, Washington has an estimated population of 43,425, an increase from the 42,104 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.4% White, 21.0% Hispanic, 8.9% Native American/Other, 5.8% Multiracial, 1.3% Black, and 0.6% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Okanogan County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Okanogan has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly less diverse than Washington overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Okanogan County, that probability was 54.9% in 2020 and 55.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Okanogan County is ranked the 26th most populous county in Washington, out of 39 counties. Okanogan County was ranked the 26th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Okanogan County's White Population

27,099 residents of Okanogan County, or 62.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Okanogan County is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Okanogan County ranks 32nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 39 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Okanogan County's White population has grown by an estimated 2.2%. White residents' share of Okanogan County's population has decreased from 63.0% to 62.4%.

Okanogan County is more White than neighboring Douglas County (57.9% White), and Grant County (49.2% White). Okanogan County is less White than neighboring Chelan County (65% White), Ferry County (71.3% White), and Lincoln County (88.7% White).

Okanogan County's Black Population

559 residents of Okanogan County, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Okanogan County is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Okanogan County ranks 29th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 39 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Okanogan County's Black population has grown by an estimated 251.6%. Black residents' share of Okanogan County's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.3%.

Okanogan County is more Black than neighboring Douglas County (0.4% Black), Chelan County (0.4% Black), Ferry County (0.3% Black), Grant County (1.2% Black), and Lincoln County (0.5% Black).

Okanogan County's Asian Population

261 residents of Okanogan County, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Okanogan County is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Okanogan County ranks 31st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 39 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Okanogan County's Asian population has declined by an estimated 2.6%. Asian residents' share of Okanogan County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Okanogan County is more Asian than neighboring Lincoln County (0.5% Asian). Okanogan County is less Asian than neighboring Douglas County (0.8% Asian), Chelan County (0.8% Asian), Ferry County (0.7% Asian), and Grant County (0.8% Asian).

Okanogan County's Hispanic Population

9,128 residents of Okanogan County, or 21.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Okanogan County is higher than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Okanogan County ranks 9th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 39 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Okanogan County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 11.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Okanogan County's population has increased from 19.5% to 21.0%.

Okanogan County is more Hispanic than neighboring Ferry County (3.6% Hispanic), and Lincoln County (4.2% Hispanic). Okanogan County is less Hispanic than neighboring Douglas County (35.5% Hispanic), Chelan County (29% Hispanic), and Grant County (43.9% Hispanic).

Okanogan County's Native American/Other Population

3,857 residents of Okanogan County, or 8.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Okanogan County is higher than in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Okanogan County ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 39 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Okanogan County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 21.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Okanogan County's population has decreased from 11.6% to 8.9%.

Okanogan County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Douglas County (1.1% Native American/Other), Chelan County (1.3% Native American/Other), Grant County (0.8% Native American/Other), and Lincoln County (2% Native American/Other). Okanogan County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ferry County (15.8% Native American/Other).

Okanogan County's Multiracial Population

2,521 residents of Okanogan County, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Okanogan County is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Okanogan County ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 39 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Okanogan County's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 22.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Okanogan County's population has increased from 4.9% to 5.8%.

Okanogan County is more Multiracial than neighboring Douglas County (4.4% Multiracial), Chelan County (3.4% Multiracial), Grant County (4.1% Multiracial), and Lincoln County (4.2% Multiracial). Okanogan County is less Multiracial than neighboring Ferry County (8.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.