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Emerson-Garfield

Washington · Spokane · 10,604 residents · 1.811 sq mi
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The short version

Emerson-Garfield has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,917. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $292,377. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Emerson-Garfield; 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 35.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
60% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,604
Population density
5,855 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,917
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$32,246
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$292,377
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,130
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.7%
40.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic77.1%(8,178)
Black1.3%(139)
Hispanic / Latino9%(959)
Asian1%(105)
Other11.5%(1,223)
Diversity Score47.9%(5,083)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.1%(8,178)
Black1.3%(139)
Hispanic / Latino9%(959)
Asian1%(105)
Other11.5%(1,223)
Diversity Score47.9%(5,083)
Diversity Score
48
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
Female
50.1%
Foreign born
6.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.5%
US average: 13.6%
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East
Pop 10,334
Stonestown
Pop 10,027
Corridor
Pop 9,184
Castle
Pop 9,711
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East
Income$65,309+4%
Home value$731,526+150%
Population10,334−3%
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EMERSON-GARFIELD VS
Stonestown
Income$66,228+5%
Home value$1,455,900+398%
Population10,027−5%
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EMERSON-GARFIELD VS
Corridor
Income$61,886−2%
Home value$469,300+61%
Population9,184−13%
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Castle
Income$65,860+5%
Home value$648,420+122%
Population9,711−8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emerson-Garfield, Spokane, Washington?

Emerson-Garfield, Spokane, Washington has about 10,604 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Emerson-Garfield, Spokane, Washington?

The typical household in Emerson-Garfield, Spokane, Washington earns about $62,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Emerson-Garfield, Spokane, Washington expensive?

In Emerson-Garfield, Spokane, Washington, the median home is worth about $292,377, and the typical rent is about $1,130 a month.

How educated are people in Emerson-Garfield, Spokane, Washington?

About 23.7% of adults age 25 and over in Emerson-Garfield, Spokane, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Emerson-Garfield, Spokane, Washington?

About 13.0% of people in Emerson-Garfield, 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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