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Spokane Valley

Washington · 102,976 residents · 37.72 sq mi
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Spokane Valley has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,351. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $226,800. Households here earn about 27% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
102,976
+6%since 2019
from 97,562 in 2019
2009 – 2025
Population density
2,730 / sq mi
+6%since 2019
from 2,586 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
+1%since 2019
from 37.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
82K89K95K102K109K200920202024Spokane Valley
2024106K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,351
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $51,961 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,816
+7%since 2019
from $27,876 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 33.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 12.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$226,800
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $204,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$969
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $946 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 57.3% in 2019
42.3% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+2%since 2019
from 3.9 in 2019
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic86%(83,917)
Black1.1%(1,098)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(6,248)
Asian1.5%(1,476)
Other4.9%(4,823)
Diversity Score31.7%(30,885)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81%(83,459)
Black1.7%(1,733)
Hispanic / Latino7%(7,253)
Asian1.9%(1,912)
Other5.9%(6,049)
Diversity Score37.4%(38,562)
Diversity Score
37
+18%since 2019
from 32 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 23.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 93.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 7.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
−3%since 2019
from 20.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 79.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 7.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 5.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 63.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 32.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 50.1% in 2019
Female
50.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 49.9% in 2019
Foreign born
5.6%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 5.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 7.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spokane Valley, Washington?

Spokane Valley, Washington has about 102,976 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Spokane Valley, Washington earns about $56,351 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 $226,800, and the typical rent is about $969 a month.

How educated are people in Spokane Valley, Washington?

About 24.6% 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 11.2% 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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