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East Central

Washington · Spokane · 13,415 residents · 5.076 sq mi
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The short version

East Central has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,607. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $339,180. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up East Central; 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 36.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
58% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,415
Population density
2,643 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,607
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$39,052
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$339,180
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,453
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.5%
41.5% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(10,382)
Black1.9%(251)
Hispanic / Latino9%(1,213)
Asian3.6%(480)
Other8.1%(1,089)
Diversity Score48.1%(6,450)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(10,382)
Black1.9%(251)
Hispanic / Latino9%(1,213)
Asian3.6%(480)
Other8.1%(1,089)
Diversity Score48.1%(6,450)
Diversity Score
48
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
Female
50.3%
Foreign born
8.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Pop 12,787
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EAST CENTRAL VS
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Income$73,153−1%
Home value$955,194+182%
Population13,660+2%
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EAST CENTRAL VS
DRNAG
Income$69,506−6%
Home value$435,063+28%
Population12,787−5%
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Income$66,906−9%
Home value$257,474−24%
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Income$66,372−10%
Home value$457,413+35%
Population13,162−2%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Central, Spokane, Washington?

East Central, Spokane, Washington has about 13,415 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Central, Spokane, Washington?

The typical household in East Central, Spokane, Washington earns about $73,607 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Central, Spokane, Washington expensive?

In East Central, Spokane, Washington, the median home is worth about $339,180, and the typical rent is about $1,453 a month.

How educated are people in East Central, Spokane, Washington?

About 37.1% of adults age 25 and over in East Central, Spokane, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Central, Spokane, Washington?

About 19.7% of people in East Central, 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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