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Greater Omak
Omak, WA Urban Cluster | |
|---|---|
 Omak | |
 Okanogan | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Okanogan |
| Principal city | Omak |
| Other cities | Okanogan |
| Area | |
| • Urban | 4.83 sq mi (12.5 km2) |
| • Metro | 1,037 sq mi (2,690 km2) |
| Elevation | 843 ft (257 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Urban | 8,229 |
| • Urban density | 1,737/sq mi (671/km2) |
| • Metro | 15,690 |
| • Metro density | 15/sq mi (5.8/km2) |
| • Demonym | Omakian |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP codes | 98829, 98840, 98841, 98849 |
| Area code | 509 |
Greater Omak is an urbanized area consisting of central Okanogan County, Washington, anchored by the cities of Omak and Okanogan. According to the 2000 census, the urban cluster had a population of 8,466 people. The 2010 census showed the "Omak, WA Urban Cluster", as defined by the United States Census Bureau, had a population decrease of 0.28 percent to 8,229 people, serving as the commercial center of its region. The surrounding metropolitan region had 15,690 inhabitants, although it has not officially been designated as a statistical area.
Geography[edit]
The Okanogan River, coming out of the town of Riverside, defines the central portion of the Greater Omak Area; the terrain here is mountainous and hilly.[1] The identity of the term is used to denote the consolidated area, ranging from Riverside to Malott. According to the United States Census Bureau, the statistical region known as the "Omak, WA Urban Cluster" comprises a total area of 4.83 square miles (12.5 km2), of which 4.74 square miles (12.3 km2) or 98.14 percent is land and 0.09 square miles (0.23 km2) or 1.86 percent is water. Greater Omak is the only urbanized area in Okanogan County, comprising 0.09 percent of the county's total area.[2] The surrounding metropolitan region comprises 19.51 percent of the overall area.[3] Elevations around the area range from 780 feet (240 m) above sea level at the mouth of Okanogan River to 6,774 feet (2,065 m) above sea level at the Moses Mountain. However, the average elevation is 843 feet (257 m) above sea level according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).[4]
The Omak urban cluster consists of the urbanized centers of Omak and Okanogan, as well as North Omak.[5] It is home to approximately 20 percent of the county's residents.[6][7] The surrounding metropolitan region includes the less densely populated areas, such as Disautel, that make up the boundaries of the ZIP codes of Riverside, Omak, Okanogan and Malott with a combined area of 1,037 square miles (2,690 km2). Covering 37.89 percent of the county's inhabitants, there are six municipalities or census-designated places (CDP) in this area.[3]
Communities[edit]
| Name | Type | Population (2011) |
Area (2011) | Density (2011) (Pop./mi2) |
Incorporated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disautel | Town | 78 | 3.80 sq mi (9.8 km2) | 20.7 | — |
| Malott | Town | 487 | 1.80 sq mi (4.7 km2) | 264.5 | — |
| North Omak | Town | 688 | 11.2 sq mi (29.0 km2) | 23.7 | — |
| Okanogan | City | 2,568 | 2.00 sq mi (5.2 km2) | 1,308.7 | 1888 |
| Omak | City | 4,881 | 3.50 sq mi (9.1 km2) | 1,412.5 | 1911 |
| Riverside | Town | 282 | 0.99 sq mi (2.6 km2) | 111.5 | 1913 |
Demographics[edit]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 8,466 | — | |
| 2010 | 8,229 | −2.8% | |
| Sources: United States Census Bureau[6] | |||
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 8,229 people, 3,339 households, and 2,077 families residing in the Greater Omak Area. The population density was 1,737 inhabitants per square mile (670.7/km2). There were 3,560 housing units at an average population of two people. The racial makeup of the area was 81.3 percent White, 10.9 percent Indian, 0.4 percent African American, 0.3 percent Asian, 0.1 percent Native Hawaiian, 4.3 percent from other races, and 2.7 percent from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino of any race made up 7.5 percent of the population.[6]
There were 3,339 households out of which several had children under the age of 18 living with them, 16.17 percent were married couples living together, 25.1 percent had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.34 percent were non-families. Approximately 13 percent of all households were made up of individuals, 27.69 percent had two or more inhabitants, and 16.98 percent had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.02.[6]
In the Greater Omak Area, the population was spread out with 24.78 percent under the age of 18. The median age in the area was 38.7, while the gender makeup was ruled by female at 51 percent to 49 percent.[6] The United States Census Bureau's 2005–2009 American Community Survey showed that the median household income was $36,601 and the median family income was $41,900. Males had a median earning of $37,610 versus $27,708 for females.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ Google (February 23, 2013). "Omak, Okanogan, Washington" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved February 23, 2013.
- ^ "National 2010 urban area file containing a list of all urbanized areas and urban clusters (including Puerto Rico and the Island Areas) sorted by UACE code" (TXT). United States Census Bureau. April 1, 2010. Retrieved November 21, 2012.
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. 2013. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
- ^ "Published Soil Surveys for Washington". Natural Resources Conservation Service. United States Department of Agriculture. 1923. p. 23. Retrieved March 15, 2013.
- ^ "Urban Cluster Reference Map" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 1, 2010. Retrieved May 17, 2013.
- ^ a b c d e "Summary File 1 – Omak, WA Urban Cluster" (PDF). Washington Office of Financial Management. United States Census Bureau. April 1, 2010. Retrieved May 17, 2013.
- ^ "National 2011 file containing population estimates for counties". United States Census Bureau. July 1, 2011. Retrieved May 17, 2013.
- ^ "Selected Economic Characteristics: 2005–2009 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates – Omak, WA Urban Cluster". United States Census Bureau. April 1, 2010. Retrieved May 17, 2013.
