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Sprague

Washington · 490 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 $29,079. Population has grown 22% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $56,300. With a median age of 43.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 36% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

490
+22%since 1990
from 401 in 1990
1990 – 2025
466 / sq mi
+22%since 1990
from 381 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.0
−5%since 1990
from 45.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3784475175866551990201020202024Sprague
2024583
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,079
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,094 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,912
+24%since 1990
from $12,859 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.2%
+7.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$56,300
+65%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$553
+45%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $289 in 1990
US average: $602
82.4%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 80.5% in 1990
17.6% rent
1.9
+58%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(379)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score17.8%(71)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(453)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(13)
Asian0.4%(2)
Diversity Score7.8%(38)
8
−56%since 1990
from 18 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.7%
−5.4 ptssince 1990
from 18.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.2%
+15.4 ptssince 1990
from 64.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.2%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.6 min
−2%since 1990
from 21.0 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 Sprague, Washington?

Sprague, Washington has about 490 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sprague, Washington?

The typical household in Sprague, Washington earns about $29,079 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 $56,300, and the typical rent is about $553 a month.

How educated are people in Sprague, Washington?

About 12.7% 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 13.2% of people in Sprague, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sprague, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Sprague, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 89 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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