Okanogan, WA Demographics

A map of Okanogan's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,772	1,650	71.7%	69.4%
Hispanic	306	359	12.4%	15.1%
Multiracial	295	164	11.9%	6.9%
Native American/Other	60	177	2.4%	7.4%
Black	37	9	1.5%	0.4%
Asian	0	20	0.0%	0.8%

Okanogan, Washington has an estimated population of 2,470, an increase from the 2,379 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.7% White, 12.4% Hispanic, 11.9% Multiracial, 2.4% Native American/Other, 1.5% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Okanogan, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Okanogan has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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, that probability was 48.6% in 2020 and 45.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Okanogan is ranked the 286th most populous place in Washington, out of 639 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Okanogan was ranked the 292nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Okanogan's White Population

1,772 residents of Okanogan, or 71.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Okanogan is higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Okanogan ranks 439th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Okanogan's White population has grown by an estimated 7.4%. White residents' share of Okanogan's population has increased from 69.4% to 71.7%.

Okanogan is more White than neighboring Omak (65.6% White), North Omak (35.1% White), and Riverside (62% White). Okanogan is less White than neighboring Malott (75.6% White), and Conconully (75.3% White).

Okanogan's Black Population

37 residents of Okanogan, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Okanogan is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Okanogan ranks 410th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Okanogan's Black population has grown by an estimated 311.1%. Black residents' share of Okanogan's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.5%.

Okanogan is more Black than neighboring Omak (0.4% Black), North Omak (0% Black), Riverside (0% Black), and Conconully (0% Black). Okanogan is less Black than neighboring Malott (2.2% Black).

Okanogan's Asian Population

0 residents of Okanogan, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Okanogan is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Okanogan ranks 424th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Okanogan's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Okanogan's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Okanogan is less Asian than neighboring Omak (1.3% Asian), and Riverside (0.4% Asian).

Okanogan's Hispanic Population

306 residents of Okanogan, or 12.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Okanogan is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Okanogan ranks 140th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Okanogan's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 14.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Okanogan's population has decreased from 15.1% to 12.4%.

Okanogan is more Hispanic than neighboring Malott (5.6% Hispanic), and North Omak (7.9% Hispanic). Okanogan is less Hispanic than neighboring Omak (14.3% Hispanic), Riverside (20.8% Hispanic), and Conconully (22% Hispanic).

Okanogan's Native American/Other Population

60 residents of Okanogan, or 2.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Okanogan is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Okanogan ranks 44th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Okanogan's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 66.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Okanogan's population has decreased from 7.4% to 2.4%.

Okanogan is more Native American/Other than neighboring Malott (0% Native American/Other), and Conconully (0% Native American/Other). Okanogan is less Native American/Other than neighboring Omak (8.7% Native American/Other), North Omak (52.6% Native American/Other), and Riverside (9.6% Native American/Other).

Okanogan's Multiracial Population

295 residents of Okanogan, or 11.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Okanogan is higher than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Okanogan ranks 235th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Okanogan's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 79.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Okanogan's population has increased from 6.9% to 11.9%.

Okanogan is more Multiracial than neighboring Omak (9.7% Multiracial), North Omak (4.3% Multiracial), Riverside (7.2% Multiracial), and Conconully (2.7% Multiracial). Okanogan is less Multiracial than neighboring Malott (16.6% 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.