Othello is a city located in Adams County Washington. Othello has a 2024 population of 8,985. Othello is currently growing at a rate of 1.21% annually and its population has increased by 5.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,555 in 2020.
The average household income in Othello is $77,913 with a poverty rate of 21.85%. The median age in Othello is 25.2 years: 24.2 years for males, and 26 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Othello was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,447 | 51.82% |
| Two or more races | 2,098 | 24.45% |
| Other race | 1,803 | 21.01% |
| Native American | 126 | 1.47% |
| Asian | 97 | 1.13% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,554 | 3.32 | 52 | 48 |
| Married | 1,240 | 4.07 | 69 | 31 |
| Non Family | 616 | 1.13 | 34.3 | 65.7 |
| Female | 575 | 3.67 | 39.8 | 60.2 |
| Male | 123 | 5.01 | 26 | 74 |
3.84
Average Family Size
3.32
Average Household Size
52.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 217 | 5.02% |
| Associates Degree | 388 | 8.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 332 | 7.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 200 | 4.63% |
| High School Graduate | 1,455 | 33.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 950 | 21.99% |
| Some College | 779 | 18.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,970 | 1,868 | 183 |
| White | 1,221 | 1,156 | 313 |
| Other Race | 1,064 | 642 | 36 |
| 2+ Races | 797 | 574 | 123 |
| Native American | 79 | 11 | 0 |
| Asian | 61 | 61 | 15 |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 25.63%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,593 | $66,944 | $65,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $102,188 | $106,531 | $94,375 |
| High School Graduate | $29,391 | $45,750 | $26,484 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,683 | $29,115 | $17,750 |
| Overall | $39,430 | $45,375 | $29,245 |
| Some College | $42,218 | $53,375 | $36,786 |
$39,430
Average Earnings
$45,375
Average Male
$29,245
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
43.22% of Othello residents speak only English, while 56.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 55.41% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6,574 | 1,621 | 24.66% |
| Other | 1,803 | 400 | 22.19% |
| Multiple | 2,098 | 391 | 18.64% |
| White | 1,676 | 173 | 10.32% |
| Asian | 97 | 46 | 47.42% |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 100% |
21.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.31%
Male Poverty Rate
23.37%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Othello is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Othello is White, with 10.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.05%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.38% |
| High School | 18.59% |
| Some College | 16.91% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 26.47% |
| Male Employed | 10.98% |
| Female Employed | 7.87% |
| Male Unemployed | 6.57% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,683 | $88,313 |
| Households | $63,824 | $77,913 |
| Married Families | $83,467 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $15,641 | $37,137 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.2%
Male Marriage Rate
47.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
193
Number of Veterans
193
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 74 |
| First Gulf War | 65 |
| Vietnam | 19 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 74 |
| 35 to 54 | 53 |
| 65 to 74 | 45 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 75+ | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 121 | 4.56% |
| Hispanic | 104 | 2.7% |
| 2+ Races | 64 | 5.32% |
| Other Race | 8 | 0.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.7%
Labor Force Participation
57.3%
Employment Rate
8.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
55%
Born in Othello
76.36%
Native Born
23.64%
Foreign Born
17%
Non Citizen
6.64%
Naturalized
76.36% of Othello residents were born in the United States, with 55% having been born in Washington. 17% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,523 | 107 | 1.14% |
| 2028 | 9,416 | 108 | 1.16% |
| 2027 | 9,308 | 108 | 1.17% |
| 2026 | 9,200 | 107 | 1.18% |
| 2025 | 9,093 | 108 | 1.2% |
| 2024 | 8,985 | 107 | 1.21% |
| 2023 | 8,878 | 3 | 0.03% |
| 2022 | 8,875 | 182 | 2.09% |
| 2021 | 8,693 | 138 | 1.61% |
| 2020 | 8,555 | 177 | 2.11% |
| 2019 | 8,378 | 179 | 2.18% |
| 2018 | 8,199 | 58 | 0.71% |
| 2017 | 8,141 | 140 | 1.75% |
| 2016 | 8,001 | 329 | 4.29% |
| 2015 | 7,672 | 77 | 1.01% |
| 2014 | 7,595 | 67 | 0.89% |
| 2013 | 7,528 | 82 | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 7,446 | 28 | 0.38% |
| 2011 | 7,418 | 54 | 0.73% |
| 2010 | 7,364 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,847 | 1,209 | 26.07% |
| 1990 | 4,638 | 184 | 4.13% |
| 1980 | 4,454 | 332 | 8.05% |
| 1970 | 4,122 | 1,453 | 54.44% |
| 1960 | 2,669 | -6,854 | -71.97% |