Okanogan County Demographics

A map of Okanogan County's Population by Race

Okanogan County, Washington had a population of 42,104 in 2020. It was 63.0% White, 0.4% Black, 0.6% Asian, 19.5% Hispanic, 11.6% Native American/Other, and 4.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Okanogan County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Okanogan County is the 26th most populous county of the 39 counties in Washington.

Okanogan County's White Population

26,522 residents of Okanogan County identify as White, or 63.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Okanogan County roughly similar to the White share of the population of Washington (63.8% White). Of the 39 counties in Washington, Okanogan County is ranked #32 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Okanogan County is more White than neighboring Douglas County (59.3% White), and Grant County (50.7% White). Okanogan County is less White than neighboring Chelan County (65.9% White), Ferry County (70.4% White), and Lincoln County (88% White).

Okanogan County's Black Population

159 residents of Okanogan County identify as Black, or 0.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Okanogan County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Washington (3.8% Black). Of the 39 counties in Washington, Okanogan County is ranked #29 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Okanogan County is more Black than neighboring Douglas County (0.3% Black), Chelan County (0.3% Black), Ferry County (0.3% Black), and Lincoln County (0.1% Black). Okanogan County is less Black than neighboring Grant County (0.7% Black).

Okanogan County's Asian Population

268 residents of Okanogan County identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Okanogan County slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Washington (9.4% Asian). Of the 39 counties in Washington, Okanogan County is ranked #31 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Okanogan County is less Asian than neighboring Douglas County (0.9% Asian), Chelan County (1% Asian), and Grant County (1.2% Asian).

Okanogan County's Hispanic Population

8,197 residents of Okanogan County identify as Hispanic, or 19.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Okanogan County slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Washington (13.7% Hispanic). Of the 39 counties in Washington, Okanogan County is ranked #9 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Okanogan County is more Hispanic than neighboring Ferry County (2.9% Hispanic), and Lincoln County (3.5% Hispanic). Okanogan County is less Hispanic than neighboring Douglas County (34.1% Hispanic), Chelan County (28% Hispanic), and Grant County (42.8% Hispanic).

Okanogan County's Native American/Other Population

4,899 residents of Okanogan County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 11.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Okanogan County slightly larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of Washington (2.6% Native American/Other). Of the 39 counties in Washington, Okanogan County is ranked #2 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Okanogan County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Douglas County (1.4% Native American/Other), Chelan County (1.1% Native American/Other), Grant County (1.3% Native American/Other), and Lincoln County (2.5% Native American/Other). Okanogan County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ferry County (18.7% Native American/Other).

Okanogan County's Multiracial Population

2,059 residents of Okanogan County identify as Multiracial, or 4.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Okanogan County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Washington (6.6% Multiracial). Of the 39 counties in Washington, Okanogan County is ranked #32 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Okanogan County is more Multiracial than neighboring Douglas County (4% Multiracial), Chelan County (3.7% Multiracial), and Grant County (3.4% Multiracial). Okanogan County is less Multiracial than neighboring Ferry County (7.1% Multiracial), and Lincoln County (5.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.