Othello, WA
Latest: 2024
Safe Republican — shifted 7.4pp toward Republicans in 2024 — 21K residents — 1 counties
Race & ancestry
| Group | % |
|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(12) | 31.1% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(6) | 64.5% |
▶Black / African American(2) | 0.2% |
▶Asian(3) | 0.6% |
▶Middle Eastern / North African(2) | 0.2% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(2) | 2.3% |
▶Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander(2) | 0.1% |
Multiracial / Other | 1.1% |
Religious adherence
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 19.4% | 36.4% |
| Evangelical Protestant | 15.2% | 28.5% |
| Other | 13.0% | 24.5% |
| LDS (Mormon) | 9.4% | 17.7% |
| Mainline Protestant | 5.6% | 10.6% |
| Non-religious | 46.8% | — |
Presidential results
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Trump+43.1 |
| 2020 | Trump+35.7 |
| 2016 | Trump+37.3 |
| 2012 | Romney+33.8 |
| 2008 | McCain+34.4 |
| 2004 | Bush+47.5 |
| 2000 | Bush+40.9 |
| 1996 | Dole+13.4 |
| 1992 | Bush+13.9 |
Othello, WA is a metro area that has a population of 20,800. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Republican with a margin of R+43.1. Akashic Edge tracks 34 presidential elections here, dating back to 1892.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27.1% | 70.2% | R+43.1 | R+7.4 |
| 2020 | 30.9% | 66.6% | R+35.7 | D+1.6 |
| 2016 | 27.2% | 64.5% | R+37.3 | R+3.5 |
| 2012 | 31.9% | 65.8% | R+33.8 | D+0.6 |
| 2008 | 31.9% | 66.3% | R+34.4 | D+13.1 |
| 2004 | 25.6% | 73.2% | R+47.5 | R+6.6 |
| 2000 | 28.3% | 69.2% | R+40.9 | R+27.5 |
| 1996 | 37.7% | 51.1% | R+13.4 | D+0.6 |
| 1992 | 31.6% | 45.5% | R+13.9 | D+9.4 |
| 1988 | 37.6% | 60.9% | R+23.3 | D+21.1 |
| 1984 | 27.3% | 71.7% | R+44.5 | R+2.1 |
| 1980 | 25.6% | 68.0% | R+42.4 | R+21.3 |
| 1976 | 37.5% | 58.6% | R+21.1 | D+22.6 |
| 1972 | 24.6% | 68.2% | R+43.7 | R+12.4 |
| 1968 | 30.8% | 62.0% | R+31.2 | R+26.2 |
| 1964 | 47.4% | 52.4% | R+5.0 | D+12.7 |
| 1960 | 41.1% | 58.8% | R+17.7 | R+2.7 |
| 1956 | 42.4% | 57.5% | R+15.1 | D+17.7 |
| 1952 | 33.6% | 66.3% | R+32.7 | R+28.0 |
| 1948 | 47.2% | 52.0% | R+4.7 | — |
What defines Othello, WA?
It has a majority-minority electorate where racial demographics are the primary driver of partisan lean.
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Counties in Othello, WA
2024 presidential results across the counties that make up this geography.
Sort:
| County | Pop. | Margin | Dem | Rep | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams | 21K | R+43.1 | 1,455 | 3,767 | 5,365 | 100.0% |
1 countiesTotal votes: 5,365
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Key Insights
High-confidence patterns distilled from this geography's election history.
- Has voted Republican in the last 5 presidential elections
- Latest election (2024) was a Republican landslide with a 43.1% margin
- College attainment is 16% — 17pp below the national average. Similar education levels correlate with Republican lean nationally
Who Lives Here
A race-first Census view with ancestry expansion where source coverage is strong enough to support detail.
Census race profile
Major Census race and ethnicity groups shown as a share of total population.
| Group | Othello, WA | National |
|---|---|---|
▶Hispanic / Latino(6) | 64.5% | 19.3% |
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(12) | 31.1% | 57.4% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(2) | 2.3% | 0.9% |
Multiracial / Other | 1.1% | 4.0% |
▶Asian(3) | 0.6% | 6.0% |
▶Black / African American(2) | 0.2% | 12.2% |
▶Middle Eastern / North African(2) | 0.2% | 0.9% |
▶Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander(2) | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Method notes
Religious Adherents
Population that are religious adherents:
53.2%
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents | US Pop | US Adherents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.4% | 36.4% | — | — | |
| 15.2% | 28.5% | — | — | |
| 13.0% | 24.5% | — | — | |
LDS (Mormon) | 9.4% | 17.7% | — | — |
| 5.6% | 10.6% | — | — | |
Non-religiousPopulation | 46.8% | — | — | — |
Who lives in the Othello, WA metro area? 20,800 residents across 1 counties.
Demographics
Read this geography's profile in three layers: local, state (where available), and national baseline.
16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree — 17pp below the national average. Places with similar education levels vote R+22 on average nationally.
Population & electorate
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Total population
21K
Share of U.S. population
0.01%
Voting-age population
63.5%
Economic profile
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Median household income
$66,136
Poverty rate
19.6%
College degree
15.7%
Homeownership
69.3%
Community profile
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.
Median age
29.3 yrs
Age 18–29
16.6%
Age 65+
12.2%
Foreign born
24.5%
Non-English at home
53.6%
English only
46.4%
Turnout in Othello, WA
Estimated using 2020 Census voting-age population.
40.6%
-3.8pp
13,207
1988–2024
How competitive is Othello, WA?
Safe RAvg margin: R+38.7 (last 3 elections)
2008
R+34.4
2012
R+33.8
2016
R+37.3
2020
R+35.7
2024
R+43.1
9.3pp
0
R+36.9
Do voters in Othello, WA split their tickets?
Divergence between offices in the same election reveals persuadable voters.
Heavy splitting (36/100)
| Offices | Margin A | Margin B | Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senate vs Governor | R+36.3 | R+46.8 | 10.5pp |
| President vs Senate | R+43.1 | R+36.3 | 6.8pp |
| President vs Governor | R+43.1 | R+46.8 | 3.7pp |
Average divergence across office pairs: 12.1pp
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