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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Sprague

Washington · 401 residents · 1.052 sq mi
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Sprague has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,094. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 89 residents. Median home value is $25,900. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents. Households here earn about 32% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 33.0
Average education
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

401
−18%vs 2000
vs 490 in 2000
1990 – 2025
381 / sq mi
−18%vs 2000
vs 466 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
45.2
+5%vs 2000
vs 43.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3784475175866551990201020202024Sprague
2024583
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,094
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,079 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,859
−19%vs 2000
vs $15,912 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.5%
−7.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$25,900
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $56,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$289
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $553 in 2000
US average: $450
80.5%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.4% in 2000
19.5% rent
1.2
−37%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(453)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(13)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.8%(38)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(379)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.5%(22)
Diversity Score17.8%(71)
18
+128%vs 2000
vs 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.1%
+5.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
64.8%
−15.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.9%
+2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.0 min
+2%vs 2000
vs 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Sprague, Washington?

Sprague, Washington has about 401 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Sprague, Washington?

The typical household in Sprague, Washington earns about $21,094 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sprague, Washington expensive?

In Sprague, Washington, the median home is worth about $25,900, and the typical rent is about $289 a month.

How educated are people in Sprague, Washington?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in Sprague, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sprague, Washington?

About 5.5% of people in Sprague, 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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