98840 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 98840, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

98840 is a zip code in Okanogan County, Washington, which covers Colville Reservation CCD, Conconully-Riverside CCD, Okanogan CCD, and Omak, with a total population of 4,895 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 98840 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 98840.

The estimated population of people living in 98840 is 4,895, with a median age of 42.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 98840 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,895
+7.09%
+4.06%
2020
4,571
 -5.99% -
2019
4,862
+10.88%
-
2018
4,385
 -6.78% -
2017
4,704
 - -

Population of 98840 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 98840 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
68.9%
69.4%
 -0.72%
Black/African American
0.4%
1.5%
 -73.33%
Native
5.1%
4%
 +27.50%
Hispanic
14.5%
19.6%
 -26.02%
Asian
0.6%
0.6%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.8%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
9.2%
4.2%
 +119.05%
Other
0.6%
0.7%
 -14.29%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 98840 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 98840 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 98840 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 98840 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42 +6.33% 38.3 +4.36% 43.3 +0.23%
2020 39.5 +8.82% 36.7 +13.98% 43.2 +15.82%
2019 36.3 -4.97% 32.2 -12.97% 37.3 -6.28%
2018 38.2 -2.55% 37 -5.13% 39.8 +1.27%
2017 39.2 - 39 - 39.3 -

The median age of the 98840 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 98840 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 450 -15.01% 219 +28.27% 384 230
10 to 19 265 +12.4% 394 +11.19% 297 410
20 to 29 228 +45.25% 270 -53.45% 323 126
30 to 39 257 +18.5% 331 +9.19% 281 340
40 to 49 318 -0.039999999999999% 194 +108.38% 264 489
50 to 59 300 -30.05% 351 -85.9% 216 124
60 to 69 283 +19.55% 308 +20.33% 320 370
70+ 259 +30.63% 277 +34.9% 339 382

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 98840 zip code is $54,167.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 98840.

  • Under 25
    $3,512.00
  • 25 to 44
    $52,664.00
  • 45 to 64
    $66,571.00
  • 65 and over
    $50,625.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 98840 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 98840, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 98840 is currently $66,075.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.64% of households in 98840 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 98840 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    16.35%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.77%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.36%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    20.00%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.54%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.33%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.64%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 98840 is $25,702.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 98840 by the total population of 98840.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 98840 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 98840 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    8.09%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.66%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    26.63%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    43.78%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.84%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 98840 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 98840 zip over the age of 16 is 3,883.

Of those people, a total of 48.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 98840 is 47.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 98840 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 309 22.30% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 209 72.20% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 240 76.30% 15.80%
30 to 34 years 255 47.80% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 639 79.30% 2.00%
45 to 54 years 672 77.50% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 148 51.40% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 350 31.10% 5.50%
65 to 74 years 738 18.30% 6.70%
75 years and over 323 8.40% 11.10%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 98840. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 3,108 47.20% 1.70%
Black or African American 36 75.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 242 50.40% 2.50%
Asian 27 77.80% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 31 100.00% 0.00%
Other 161 39.80% 0.00%
Two or more races 278 60.10% 17.40%
Hispanic or Latino 454 56.60% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,842 46.00% 1.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 98840 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 98840 is 1,843, with median earnings of $35,159.00.

Women in 98840 are earning approximately 66.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,843 $35,159.00
Male 880 $41,762.00
Female 963 $27,788.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 98840 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 125 $43,220.00
Business and Financial 36 $47,813.00
Computer and Mathematical 17 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 23 $0.00
Community and Social Service 50 $155,096.00
Legal 13 $0.00
Educational and Library 207 $35,938.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 27 $68,828.00
Healthcare Practitioners 114 $73,571.00
Healthcare Support 83 $33,264.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 19 $0.00
Law Enforcement 80 $50,526.00
Food Preparation and Serving 75 $18,934.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 66 $13,779.00
Personal Care and Service 19 $0.00
Sales 104 $19,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 220 $28,929.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 32 $8,750.00
Construction and Extraction 107 $26,903.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 157 $60,282.00
Production 90 $25,952.00
Transportation and Material Moving 92 $40,588.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 98840 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 98840.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 60 $44,773.00 65 $22,917.00
Business and Financial 17 $0.00 19 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 17 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 7 $0.00 16 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 50 $155,096.00
Legal 0 $0.00 13 $0.00
Educational and Library 39 $36,313.00 168 $33,500.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 21 $0.00 6 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 41 $84,191.00 73 $70,938.00
Healthcare Support 8 $0.00 75 $32,708.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 19 $0.00
Law Enforcement 78 $50,658.00 2 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 10 $0.00 65 $19,007.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 12 $0.00 54 $13,430.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 19 $0.00
Sales 29 $25,990.00 75 $17,438.00
Office and Administrative Support 35 $38,281.00 185 $26,964.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 32 $8,750.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 107 $26,903.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 157 $60,282.00 0 $0.00
Production 47 $25,655.00 43 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 76 $41,176.00 16 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,890 households in 98840, with an average household size of 2.46 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,252 families living in the 98840 zip code with an average family size of 2.94 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 98840:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 880 83 289 638
Average Household Size 3.07 2.77 2.91 1.38
Total Families 880 83 289 0
Average Household Size 3.04 2.2 2.82 0

Poverty

Of the 1,252 families living in 98840, 11.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 98840:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 2,228 housing units in 98840.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,890 84.83%
Vacant 338 15.17%

27.74% of the total 2,228 housing units in 98840 are rental units. This is approximately 618 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,162 are occupied by the owner - or 52.15% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 98840 is $803.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 98840 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    110
  • Less than $500
    152
  • $500 to $999
    274
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    175
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    17
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 98840 is $209,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 98840 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    37
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    104
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    174
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    204
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    454
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    152
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    23
  • $1,000,000 or more
    14

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 98840. The chart below shows the number of properties in 98840 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    448
  • 1940 to 1949
    389
  • 1950 to 1959
    283
  • 1960 to 1969
    199
  • 1970 to 1979
    442
  • 1980 to 1989
    155
  • 1990 to 1999
    120
  • 2000 to 2009
    84
  • 2010 to 2013
    108
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 98840 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    61
  • 1 vehicle available
    523
  • 2 vehicles available
    612
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    694

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 98840 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 98840 that commute to work in a particular way.

18.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 98840.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    181
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    267
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    552
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    244
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    164
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    83
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    19
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    28
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    82
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    67
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    30
  • 90 or more minutes
    39

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 98840 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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