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Bemiss

Washington · Spokane · 9,395 residents · 1.705 sq mi
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The short version

Bemiss has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,964. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $244,327. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Bemiss; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
67% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,395
Population density
5,510 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,964
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$28,840
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$244,327
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,236
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.3%
32.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic81%(7,610)
Black2.5%(236)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(736)
Asian0.7%(63)
Other8%(750)
Diversity Score41.3%(3,884)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81%(7,610)
Black2.5%(236)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(736)
Asian0.7%(63)
Other8%(750)
Diversity Score41.3%(3,884)
Diversity Score
41
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
Female
48.0%
Foreign born
5.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bemiss, Spokane, Washington?

Bemiss, Spokane, Washington has about 9,395 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bemiss, Spokane, Washington earns about $59,964 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bemiss, Spokane, Washington expensive?

In Bemiss, Spokane, Washington, the median home is worth about $244,327, and the typical rent is about $1,236 a month.

How educated are people in Bemiss, Spokane, Washington?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Bemiss, Spokane, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bemiss, Spokane, Washington?

About 16.2% of people in Bemiss, Spokane, 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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