Okanogan County, WA population by race
The table below shows Okanogan County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,643 | 67.66% |
| Black or African American | 571 | 1.35% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3,827 | 9.04% |
| Asian | 247 | 0.58% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 54 | 0.13% |
| Some other race | 4,831 | 11.41% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 4,163 | 9.83% |
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Okanogan County population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Okanogan County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Okanogan County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Okanogan County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 67.66% are white, 1.35% are Black or African American, 9.04% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.58% are Asian, 0.13% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 11.41% are some other race and 9.83% are multiracial.
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Okanogan County, WA population by race.
The largest racial group in Okanogan County is White with a population of 28,643 (67.66% of the total population).
Okanogan County 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Okanogan County is White with a population of 28,643 (67.66% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 4,163 (9.83% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Okanogan County, WA
By ethnicity, 9,220 (21.78% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 33,116 (78.22% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Okanogan County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 26,540 (80.14% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Okanogan County, WA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Okanogan County's Non-Hispanic population.
Okanogan County Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 26,540 | 80.14% |
| Black or African American alone | 571 | 1.72% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 3,422 | 10.33% |
| Asian alone | 247 | 0.75% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 54 | 0.16% |
| Some other race alone | 137 | 0.41% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,145 | 6.48% |
Among the Hispanic population in Okanogan County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 8,433 (91.46% of the total Hispanic population).
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Okanogan County, WA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Okanogan County's Hispanic population.
Okanogan County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 8,433 | 91.46% |
| Puerto Rican | 178 | 1.93% |
| Cuban | 10 | 0.11% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 599 | 6.50% |
Things to know
What percentage of Okanogan County, WA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 21.78% of Okanogan County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Okanogan County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 8,433 (91.46% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Okanogan County, WA have?
Okanogan County, WA has 571 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.35% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Okanogan County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Okanogan County, WA?
With 78.22% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Okanogan County.
That being said, with a 11.41% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Okanogan County.
What is the majority race in Okanogan County, WA?
With a population of 28,643 (67.66% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Okanogan County.
Some other races are second largest race in Okanogan County, with 11.41% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
