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CITY · 2020 ACS

Spokane

Washington · 228,989 residents · 68.76 sq mi
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Spokane has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,600. Population has grown 17% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $205,500. Households here earn about 32% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
228,989
+17%since 2000
from 195,629 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,330 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 2,845 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.6
+5%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
172K188K204K220K236K1990201020202024Spokane
2024230K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,600
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,273 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,791
+67%since 2000
from $18,451 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.1%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$205,500
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$905
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $509 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.8% in 2000
44.0% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+31%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(171,918)
Black2%(3,898)
Hispanic / Latino3%(5,857)
Asian2.2%(4,343)
Other0%
Diversity Score18%(35,179)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77%(176,397)
Black2.6%(5,921)
Hispanic / Latino7%(16,058)
Asian2.8%(6,407)
Other7.7%(17,727)
Diversity Score44.8%(102,598)
Diversity Score
45
+149%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+75%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.9%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−79.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spokane, Washington?

Spokane, Washington has about 228,989 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Spokane, Washington?

The typical household in Spokane, Washington earns about $52,600 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 $205,500, and the typical rent is about $905 a month.

How educated are people in Spokane, Washington?

About 31.9% 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 16.5% 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 51,793 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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

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