Okanogan County, Washington Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 26th-largest in Washington
The population of Okanogan County, Washington is 42,811 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 26th-largest county in Washington. The median household income is $60,293, the median home value is $284,200, and the median age is 43.4.
The population of Okanogan County has grown 9.0% since 2010 (41,224 → 44,942), a +0.62% annualized rate.
42,811
Population
+0.62%
Annual growth
8
People / sq mi
$60,293
Median Income
$284,200
Median Home Value
Okanogan County covers 5,266 sq mi of land at 8.1 people per square mile.
About Okanogan County, WA
What sets Okanogan County apart is where people work — remote work is unusually prominent here, at 14.5% versus 14.0% nationally. With 42,811 residents, Okanogan County is a county in Washington. It ranks #26 among counties in Washington by population.
The typical household here earns about $60,293, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 13.1% of residents fall below the poverty line, above the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $284,200, with typical rent around $868.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US counties: 24.0% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. A solid 14.5% of workers are based at home, close to the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 19 minutes each way.
The remote-work concentration is telling in Okanogan County — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.
Okanogan County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Okanogan County had a population of 41,224 in 2010 and 44,942 in 2024, a 9.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 44,942 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.62%.
44,942
Population (2024)
41,224
Population (2010)
44,942
Peak (2024)
0.62%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 41,224 |
| 2011 | 41,325 |
| 2012 | 41,176 |
| 2013 | 41,044 |
| 2014 | 41,225 |
| 2015 | 41,345 |
| 2016 | 41,516 |
| 2017 | 41,802 |
| 2018 | 42,058 |
| 2019 | 42,403 |
| 2020 | 42,147 |
| 2021 | 42,785 |
| 2022 | 43,255 |
| 2023 | 43,998 |
| 2024 | 44,942 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 66.5% |
| Black or African American | 1.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 13.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Age & Sex
43.4
Median Age
48.9%
Female
51.1%
Male
23.0%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 18.3% · Seniors (65+): 23.0%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $60,293$-34,659 vs state |
| Mean household income | $77,804 |
| Per-capita income | $31,905 |
| Poverty rate | 13.1%+6.7% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7% |
| Employment-to-population | 53.3% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Okanogan County is professional & business services, accounting for 22.3% of workers.
How residents commute
1.3%
Drive alone
5.0%
Carpool
63.9%
Public transit
14.5%
Work from home
19.2 min
Avg commute
Housing
$284,200$-235,600 vs state
Median home value
$868
Median rent
71.7%
Homeownership rate
22,015
Total housing units
78.2%
Occupied
21.8%
Vacant
28.3%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
86.1%
With health insurance
93.0%
With broadband internet
25.2%
Foreign-born
9.4%
Veterans (18+)
16.4%
With a disability
82.0%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
85.7%
High School+
24.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Okanogan County, Washington has a population of 42,811 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 26th-largest county in Washington. Population density is 8 people per square mile.
The population of Okanogan County has grown 9.0% since 2010 (41,224 → 44,942), a +0.62% annualized rate.
The median household income in Okanogan County, Washington is $60,293, with mean (average) household income of $77,804 and per-capita income of $31,905. 13.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Okanogan County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (66.5%), Hispanic or Latino (13.2%), Black or African American (1.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Okanogan County, Washington is 43.4 years. Residents are 48.9% female and 51.1% male.
The median home value in Okanogan County is $284,200 and median monthly rent is $868. 71.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 22,015 total housing units, 21.8% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Okanogan County, Washington is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.
Seattle is among the largest cities associated with Okanogan County, Washington, with a population of 741,440.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.