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Oak Harbor, WA is a beautiful location to live with a population of 24,267 and a population density of 2,458 people per square mile. Situated in the northwestern part of Washington State, this town is full of life and culture. Its proximity to Puget Sound means that opportunities for outdoor recreation are plentiful year round. From visiting local attractions like Deception Pass State Park or Fort Ebey State Park to exceptional sport fishing or kayaking on Oak Harbor Bay, there is something for everyone here.
Local businesses in Oak Harbor include The Wildflower Café, Molly’s Pub & Eatery, Funky Monkey Wine Company & Bistro as well as many other restaurants and stores around town. The Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce is also another great resource for information about local activities and businesses. Year-round outdoor activities can be found in the area such as camping at one of the nearby national forests or enjoying trails for hiking or biking throughout Whidbey Island. Other organizations in the city include the Whidbey Island Naval Air Station Museum which preserves military artifacts from WWII or volunteering with the local animal rescue organization Friends of Coupeville Animals (FOCA). Local sporting events are held at Wildcat Memorial Stadium which hosts football games for both high school teams every fall as well as various community events throughout the year.

The population in Oak Harbor is 24,267. There are 2,523 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Oak Harbor is 31.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Oak Harbor is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Oak Harbor
- 58.7% are married
- 12.2% are divorced
- 38.6% are married with children
- 16.7% have children, but are single
Race in Oak Harbor

- 62.8% are White
- 6.6% are Black
- 9.9% are Asian
- 2.3% are Native American
- 0.3% claim Other
- 11.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 5.9% Two or more races
- 0.7% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

   Estimated Total Population by Age

  PeopleOak Harbor, WashingtonUnited States
  24,267.0329,725,481.0
  52.7%50.5%
  47.3%49.5%
  31.138.4
 
  23,358.0326,569,308.0
  22,212.0309,327,143.0
  19,795.0285,036,114.0
  17,176.0251,960,433.0
  19.4%15.6%
  37.7%30.8%
 
  2522.893.4
  9.6193531905.423
  0.012264836.791
 
  59.7%59.4%
  5.2%12.2%
  8.7%5.6%
  1.3%0.6%
  0.5%0.2%
  0.4%0.4%
  8.1%3.2%
  16.1%18.4%
 
  58.7%49.8%
  56.8%48.0%
  1.9%1.8%
  41.3%50.2%
  25.0%33.8%
  11.2%10.8%
  5.1%5.6%
 
  2.522.6
  9,593.0124,010,992.0
  6,346.080,755,759.0
  38.8%30.5%
  38.3%42.9%
  3,247.043,255,233.0
  15.8%15.8%
  7.1%10.8%
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The new high school addition looks great, but the quality of the education is lacking. The worst I would have to say, is the English dept. All of the senior parents were  More

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Over 16 years ago

I have found Oak Harbor to be a nice place to live in general, but still feel it is too secluded for me personally. There is not a lot to do as far as night life or  More

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Over 16 years ago

Windy, dreary, wet and noisy. A great place if you're a slug or  More

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