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Spokane Valley

Washington · 89,755 residents · 37.72 sq mi
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Spokane Valley has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,819. Population has held roughly steady since 2009. Median home value is $180,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
89,755
+6%since 2009
from 84,540 in 2009
2009 – 2025
Population density
2,380 / sq mi
+6%since 2009
from 2,241 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
37.3
+1%since 2009
from 36.9 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
82K89K95K102K109K200920202024Spokane Valley
2024106K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,819
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $44,248 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,982
Unchangedsince 2009
from $22,935 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$180,200
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $169,900 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$719
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $693 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.0%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
38.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+2%since 2009
from 3.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(75,186)
Black1.2%(1,016)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(3,327)
Asian2%(1,683)
Other3.9%(3,328)
Diversity Score25.7%(21,707)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(79,467)
Black1.1%(982)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(4,130)
Asian1.7%(1,528)
Other4.6%(4,100)
Diversity Score27.4%(24,612)
Diversity Score
27
+7%since 2009
from 26 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 90.4% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.4%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.4%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spokane Valley, Washington?

Spokane Valley, Washington has about 89,755 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Spokane Valley, Washington?

The typical household in Spokane Valley, Washington earns about $45,819 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Spokane Valley, Washington expensive?

In Spokane Valley, Washington, the median home is worth about $180,200, and the typical rent is about $719 a month.

How educated are people in Spokane Valley, Washington?

About 20.1% of adults age 25 and over in Spokane Valley, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Spokane Valley, Washington?

About 12.0% of people in Spokane Valley, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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

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