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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Spokane

Washington · 195,629 residents · 68.76 sq mi
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Spokane has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,273. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $96,100. Households here earn about 29% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.7
US median: 35.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

195,629
+10%since 1990
from 177,196 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,845 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 2,577 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.7
+4%since 1990
from 33.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
172K188K204K220K236K1990201020202024Spokane
2024230K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,273
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,192 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,451
+49%since 1990
from $12,375 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.9%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 17.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$96,100
+45%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$509
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $344 in 1990
US average: $602
58.8%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 57.2% in 1990
41.2% rent
3.0
+32%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(165,629)
Black1.9%(3,371)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(2,820)
Asian2.2%(3,835)
Diversity Score19%(33,627)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(171,918)
Black2%(3,898)
Hispanic / Latino3%(5,857)
Asian2.2%(4,343)
Diversity Score18%(35,179)
18
−5%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.4%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 21.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.1%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 83.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.2%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.8 min
−32%since 1990
from 17.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spokane, Washington?

Spokane, Washington has about 195,629 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Spokane, Washington?

The typical household in Spokane, Washington earns about $32,273 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Spokane, Washington expensive?

In Spokane, Washington, the median home is worth about $96,100, and the typical rent is about $509 a month.

How educated are people in Spokane, Washington?

About 25.4% of adults age 25 and over in Spokane, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Spokane, Washington?

About 15.9% of people in Spokane, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Spokane, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Spokane, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 18,433 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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