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NEIGHBORHOOD

Northwest

Washington · Spokane · 20,663 residents · 4.825 sq mi
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The short version

Northwest has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $84,837. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $343,332. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Northwest; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
79% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,663
Population density
4,282 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,837
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$36,939
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.347
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$343,332
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,471
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.6%
21.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(16,693)
Black0.8%(161)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(2,106)
Asian0.5%(103)
Other7.7%(1,600)
Diversity Score41.4%(8,546)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(16,693)
Black0.8%(161)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(2,106)
Asian0.5%(103)
Other7.7%(1,600)
Diversity Score41.4%(8,546)
Diversity Score
41
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
Female
50.5%
Foreign born
2.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Neighborhoods in Spokane

BemissCliff-CannonComstockEast CentralEmerson-GarfieldHillyardLincoln HeightsLoganMoran PrairieNevada-LidgerwoodNorth HillNorth Indian TrailRiversideWest HillsNeighborhoods in Spokane
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Places similar to Northwest

Port Richmond
Pop 20,577
Hollis
Pop 22,264
South Richmond Hill
Pop 23,493
Ozone Park
Pop 23,862
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NORTHWEST VS
Port Richmond
Income$81,775−4%
Home value$583,202+70%
Population20,577same
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NORTHWEST VS
Hollis
Income$86,006+1%
Home value$762,853+122%
Population22,264+8%
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NORTHWEST VS
South Richmond Hill
Income$85,222same
Home value$779,256+127%
Population23,493+14%
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NORTHWEST VS
Ozone Park
Income$86,536+2%
Home value$764,829+123%
Population23,862+15%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northwest, Spokane, Washington?

Northwest, Spokane, Washington has about 20,663 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Northwest, Spokane, Washington earns about $84,837 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Northwest, Spokane, Washington expensive?

In Northwest, Spokane, Washington, the median home is worth about $343,332, and the typical rent is about $1,471 a month.

How educated are people in Northwest, Spokane, Washington?

About 29.2% of adults age 25 and over in Northwest, Spokane, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 9.1% of people in Northwest, 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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