Omak, WA

Census Place

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Population

4,794

0.503% 1-year growth

US Senator

Patty Murray

Democratic Party

US Senator

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Party

Median Age

37.1

Poverty Rate

21.3%

Median Household Income

$44,943

5.51% 1-year decline

Median Property Value

$110,000

21.8% 1-year decline

Number of Employees

1,830

5.08% 1-year decline

About

In 2018, Omak, WA had a population of 4.79k people with a median age of 37.1 and a median household income of $44,943. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Omak, WA grew from 4,770 to 4,794, a 0.503% increase and its median household income declined from $47,565 to $44,943, a -5.51% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Omak, WA are White (Non-Hispanic) (63.2%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (13%), White (Hispanic) (9.41%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (7.05%), and Other (Hispanic) (6.47%). 0% of the households in Omak, WA speak a non-English language at home as their primary language, and 94.9% of the residents in Omak, WA are U.S. citizens.

In 2018, the median property value in Omak, WA was $110,000, and the homeownership rate was 49%. Most people in Omak, WA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 14.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Omak, WA was 2 cars per household.

United States Washington Okanogan County, WA Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA

COVID-19

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industry Sector

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-5.78%

Year-over-year decline

Employment change between November 2019 and November 2020

As of November 2020, there are 145M people employed in Washington. This represents a -5.78% decrease in employment when compared to November 2019.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Washington.

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Community Mobility

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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Okanogan County, WA went to Donald J. Trump with 56.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (36.8%), followed by Other (6.92%). The most partisan county was King County, WA with 71.9% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing the state of Washington. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Omak, WA. Showing the available data for Okanogan County, WA.

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2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.2%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (36.8%)
Democratic Party
Other (6.92%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Donald J. Trump with 56.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (36.8%), followed by Other (6.92%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Washington for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

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Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Okanogan County, WA

56.2% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Washington

King County, WA
71.9% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Lincoln County, WA
71.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Columbia County, WA
68.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Washington was King County, WA with 71.9% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in Washington colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Washington

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Patty Murray

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 1993

Maria Cantwell

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing Washington.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Washington over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Washington

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Washington have changed over time starting in 2008.

Diversity

Omak, WA is home to a population of 4.79k people, from which 94.9% are citizens. As of 2018, 8.53% of Omak, WA residents were born outside of the country (409 people).

In 2018, there were 4.88 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.03k people) in Omak, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 621 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 451 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Omak, WA

White (Non-Hispanic)
3.03k ± 420
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
621 ± 259
White (Hispanic)
451 ± 405

16.4%

Hispanic Population

787 people

16.4% of the people in Omak, WA are hispanic (787 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Omak, WA as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

8.53%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

409 people

11.9%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

566 people

As of 2018, 8.53% of Omak, WA residents (409 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2017, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Omak, WA was 11.9%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Omak, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 9.9

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 13.3

In 2018, the median age of all people in Omak, WA was 37.1. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 35, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 49. But people in Omak, WA are getting getting younger. In 2017, the average age of all Omak, WA residents was 38.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Washington.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
247,214 ± 12,002 people
India
80,685 ± 6,936 people
China
72,521 ± 6,579 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Washington was Mexico, the natal country of 247,214 Washington residents, followed by India with 80,685 and China with 72,521.

Citizenship

94.9%

2018 Citizenship

93.1%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 94.9% of Omak, WA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Omak, WA was 93.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Omak, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
108 ± 71
Gulf War (1990s)
40 ± 49
Gulf War (2001-)
34 ± 56

Omak, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.7 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Omak, WA is $44,943. In 2018, the place with the highest Median Household Income in Omak, WA was Census Tract 9705 with a value of $54,318, followed by Census Tract 9706 and Census Tract 9707, with respective values of $49,360 and $39,293.

Males in Washington have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,599. The income inequality in Washington (measured using the Gini index) is 0.468, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Omak, WA employs 1.83k people. The largest industries in Omak, WA are Health Care & Social Assistance (384 people), Public Administration (233 people), and Educational Services (197 people), and the highest paying industries are Retail Trade ($110,394), Construction ($83,548), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($60,767).

Wages

Median Household Income

$44,943

2018 value

± $13,959

-5.51%

1 Year Growth

± 44.3%

Households in Omak, WA have a median annual income of $44,943, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $47,565 in 2017, which represents a -5.51% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Omak, WA compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Washington.

$79,606

Average Male Salary in Washington

± $1,492

$58,599

Average Female Salary in Washington

± $1,218

In 2019, full-time male employees in Washington made 1.36 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Washington by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Washington

Asian
$74,594 ± $3,333
White
$62,706 ± $1,032
Two or More Races
$50,542 ± $3,350

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Washington workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.19 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Washington.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Washington by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Omak, WA is from Washington.

0.468

2019 Wage GINI in Washington

0.469

2018 Wage GINI in Washington

In 2019, the income inequality in Washington was 0.468 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.222% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Washington was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Washington in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Washington across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9705
Census Tract 9706
Census Tract 9707

In 2018, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Omak, WA was Census Tract 9705 with a value of $54,318, followed by Census Tract 9706 and Census Tract 9707, with respective values of $49,360 and $39,293.

The following map shows all of the places in Omak, WA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

21.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Omak, WA (1k out of 4.69k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Males < 5.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
634 ± 217
Hispanic
241 ± 165
Other
169 ± 150

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Omak, WA is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

1.83k

2018 Value

± 362

-5.08%

1 Year decline

± 29.3%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Omak, WA declined at a rate of -5.08%, from 1.93k employees to 1.83k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Omak, WA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (213 people), Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (158 people), and Transportation Occupations (141 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Omak, WA.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Omak, WA, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (213 people), Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (158 people), and Transportation Occupations (141 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Omak, WA has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (8.77 times higher than expected), Community & Social Service Occupations (3.25 times), and Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (2.22 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Omak, WA, by median earnings, are Sales & Related Occupations ($110,486), Management Occupations ($84,476), and Healthcare Practitioners & Technical Occupations ($84,141).

Industries

Employment by Industries

1.83k

2018 Value

± 362

-5.08%

1 Year decline

± 29.3%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Omak, WA declined at a rate of -5.08%, from 1.93k employees to 1.83k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Omak, WA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (384 people), Public Administration (233 people), and Educational Services (197 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Omak, WA, though some of these residents may live in Omak, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Omak, WA, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (384 people), Public Administration (233 people), and Educational Services (197 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Omak, WA has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (6.54 times higher than expected), Utilities (6.07 times), and Public Administration (2.74 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Omak, WA, by median earnings, are Retail Trade ($110,394), Construction ($83,548), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($60,767).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Washington to other states, or from other states to Washington.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound Washington product (by dollars) was Transport equip. with $79.3B, followed by Mixed freight ($39.1B) and Electronics ($32.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Washington products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Washington.

$443B

2018 Value in Washington

$972B

Projected 2045 Value in Washington

120% growth

In 2018, total outbound Washington trade was $443B. This is expected to increase 120% to $972B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Washington trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Washington to other states, or from other states to Washington.

Most Common Trade Partners

Oregon
$31.9B
California
$19.7B
Illinois
$10.9B

In 2018, the top outbound Washington domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Oregon with $31.9B, followed by California with $19.7B and Illinois and $10.9B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Washington shares with each state (excluding itself).

Housing & Living

The median property value in Omak, WA was $110,000 in 2018, which is 0.479 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $140,600 to $110,000, a 21.8% decrease. The homeownership rate in Omak, WA is 49%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Omak, WA have an average commute time of 14.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Omak, WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$110,000

2018 Median

± $22,035

$140,600

2017 Median

± $30,870

In 2018, the median property value in Omak, WA declined from to $110,000 from the previous year's value of $140,600.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Omak, WA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Omak, WA the largest share of households have a property value in the $150k - $175k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$44,943

Median Household Income

± $13,959

2.05k

Number of Households

± 372

In 2018, the median household income of the 2.05k households in Omak, WA declined from $44,943 from the previous year's value of $47,565.

The following chart displays the households in Omak, WA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Omak, WA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Omak, WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

49%

2018 Homeownership

49.3%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 49% of the housing units in Omak, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 49.3%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Omak, WA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

14.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Omak, WA have a shorter commute time (14.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.3 minutes). Additionally, 1.94% of the workforce in Omak, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Omak, WA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2018

Drove Alone (83.7%)
Carpooled (7.49%)
Worked At Home (2.83%)

In 2018, 83.7% of workers in Omak, WA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.49%) and those who worked at home (2.83%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Omak, WA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Omak, WA have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

Health

89.2% of the population of Omak, WA has health coverage, with 22.6% on employee plans, 41.5% on Medicaid, 14% on Medicare, 10.1% on non-group plans, and 1.09% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Washington was $7,913 in 2014. This is a 4% increase from the previous year ($7,609).

Primary care physicians in Okanogan County, WA see 1317 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.23% decrease from the previous year (1347 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1408 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 352 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Wahkiakum County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (14.8%). Additionally, Pend Oreille County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (41.6%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Okanogan County, WA.

1,317 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Okanogan County, WA

Primary care physicians in Okanogan County, WA see an average of 1,317 patients per year. This represents a 2.23% decrease from the previous year (1,347 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Okanogan County, WA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Washington.

$7,913

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Washington

$4,328

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,851

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,997

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Washington (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4%, from $7,609 to $7,913.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

10.8%

Uninsured

22.6%

Employer Coverage

41.5%

Medicaid

14%

Medicare

10.1%

Non-Group

1.09%

Military or VA

Between 2017 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Omak, WA declined by 21.9% from 13.8% to 10.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Omak, WA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

Wahkiakum County
14.8% prevalence
Clallam County
14.2% prevalence
Pacific County
14% prevalence

Wahkiakum County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Washington, at 14.8%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Washington by county over multiple years.

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