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Spanaway

Washington · 27,227 residents · 8.745 sq mi
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Spanaway is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,090. Population has grown 26% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $222,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,227
+26%since 2000
from 21,588 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,113 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 2,469 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.4
+2%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K19K25K31K38K1990201020202024Spanaway
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,090
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,210 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,851
+27%since 2000
from $17,928 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.349
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$222,200
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,096
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $651 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.2%
−16.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
29.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+32%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(14,867)
Black8.9%(1,931)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(1,185)
Asian6.2%(1,345)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.7%(10,518)
2010
White, non-Hispanic60%(16,325)
Black10.4%(2,822)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(2,899)
Asian6.4%(1,736)
Other11.3%(3,072)
Diversity Score73.8%(20,096)
Diversity Score
74
+51%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.3 min
+52%since 2000
from 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.8%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
7.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.9%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spanaway, Washington?

Spanaway, Washington has about 27,227 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Spanaway, Washington?

The typical household in Spanaway, Washington earns about $61,090 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Spanaway, Washington expensive?

In Spanaway, Washington, the median home is worth about $222,200, and the typical rent is about $1,096 a month.

How educated are people in Spanaway, Washington?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in Spanaway, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Spanaway, Washington?

About 9.6% of people in Spanaway, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Spanaway, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Spanaway, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12,226 residents, a change of about 82 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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