Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Othello, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,795

Median Agei

23.2

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

79.6%7,004

White

17.7%1,553

Two or More

1.9%168

Asian

0.3%30

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.3%25

Other

0.1%8

Black

0.1%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

10%420

High School Diploma

23.8%996

Some College (<1 yr)

4.8%199

Some College (1+ yr)

10.1%422

Associate's Degree

8%335

Bachelor's Degree

8.9%372

Master's Degree

2.7%113

Doctorate

0.2%10

HS or Higher

68.5%

BA or Higher

11.8%

Graduate+

2.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$290,700

Median Renti

$882

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

54.8%1,362

Renter-Occupied

45.2%1,122

Total Units

2,575

Homeownership

54.8%

Vacancy Rate

3.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.7%10

$50K–$100K

1.1%15

$100K–$150K

2.8%38

$150K–$200K

12%164

$200K–$300K

37%504

$300K–$500K

42.1%573

$500K–$1M

3.8%52

$1M+

0.4%6

Rent Distribution

Under $500

139

$500–$750

256

$750–$1,000

179

$1,000–$1,250

189

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

126

$2,000+

105

Year Built

2020 or later

2.8%73

2010–2019

11.4%294

2000–2009

22.3%575

1990–1999

9.3%240

1980–1989

1.7%45

1970–1979

24.5%630

1960–1969

9.3%239

1950–1959

12.3%317

1940–1949

0.7%19

1939 or earlier

5.6%143

Heating Fuel

Electricity

70.9%1,762

Utility Gas

28.1%697

Fuel Oil

0.6%15

Solar

0.4%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$65,849

Mean Household Incomei

$84,326

Per Capita Incomei

$23,066

Poverty Ratei

24%

Unemploymenti

5.5%

Labor Forcei

3,483

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.7%93

$10K–$15K

5.8%145

$15K–$20K

3.9%97

$20K–$25K

8.1%201

$25K–$30K

8.5%210

$30K–$35K

1.5%37

$35K–$40K

3.5%88

$40K–$45K

2.8%70

$45K–$50K

1.4%36

$50K–$60K

6.8%168

$60K–$75K

12.8%317

$75K–$100K

15.3%380

$100K–$125K

6.3%156

$125K–$150K

6.2%155

$150K–$200K

6.8%168

$200K+

6.6%163

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,29826.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,806

Guatemala

404

Philippines

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,174

Avg. Commutei

16.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,292

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

105(2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85.3%Insured

14.7%Uninsured