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Spokane Valley, Washington
Spokane Valley, city, in Spokane County, Washington. Spokane Valley had 108,405 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 102,976 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 106,365 (±56). GEOID 5367167.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
108,405
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 102,976 · ACS 2020-2024: 106,365 ±56
Median household income
$74,042
±$2,587 (90% margin)
Washington: $98,141
Median home value
$382,300
±$8,087 (90% margin)
Washington: $564,600
Median gross rent
$1,353
±$44 (90% margin)
Washington: $1,760
Where is Spokane Valley and what county is it in?
Spokane Valley is a city in Spokane County, Washington. It covers 37.7 square miles of land, 2,730 residents per square mile in 2020.
Spokane Valley is in the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Spokane Valley, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 108,405 people lived in Spokane Valley on July 1, 2025, up 5.2% since 2020, faster than Washington (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 102,976 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 106,365 (±56).
| Measure | Spokane Valley | Spokane County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 106,365 ±56 | 549,056 | +8,803 |
| Households | 42,775 ±1,065 | 218,395 | +2,013 |
| Average household size | 2.45 ±0.06 | 2.44 | +0.08 |
| Housing units | 45,467 ±988 | 231,205 | +2,424 |
Spokane Valley's population since 2005
From 84,466 in 2005 to 108,405 in 2025: up 28.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Spokane Valley as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Spokane Valley?
The median resident of Spokane Valley is 38.3 years old; 21.2% are under 18 and 17.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 82.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.1%. 5.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Spokane Valley | Spokane County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.3 ±1.1 | 38.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.2% ±1.1 pts | 21.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.6% ±0.8 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Male | 49.5% ±1.1 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.1% ±1.0 pts | 7.1% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 82.5% ±1.2 pts | 80.9% | −3.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±0.4 pts | 1.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±0.4 pts | 2.2% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.6% ±0.7 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.0% ±0.7 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.1% ±1.2 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.2% ±1.0 pts | 9.5% | – |
| With a disability | 18.4% ±1.2 pts | 16.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.2% ±0.8 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.4% ±0.8 pts | 94.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.5% ±1.6 pts | 33.1% | +3.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.3% ±1.0 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 82.8% ±1.9 pts | 85.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.0% ±0.6 pts | 2.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Spokane Valley earn?
Half of Spokane Valley's 42,775 households earn less than $74,042 a year (±$2,587), against $78,582 in Spokane County and $98,141 in Washington. In 2015-2019 the median was $63,948 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $10,094 after inflation. 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Spokane Valley | Spokane County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,042 ±$2,587 | $78,582 | +$10,094 |
| Mean household income | $89,172 ±$3,378 | $103,315 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,791 ±$1,386 | $41,897 | +$2,484 |
| People below the poverty line | 12.9% ±1.5 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.9% ±4.0 pts | 12.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.7% ±1.6 pts | 15.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.7% ±1.0 pts | 96.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.3% ±1.5 pts | 92.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Spokane Valley?
Owners occupy 58.2% of Spokane Valley's occupied homes and renters 41.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $382,300 by its owner (±$8,087). The median renter pays $1,353 a month including utilities, and 42.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Spokane Valley | Spokane County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $382,300 ±$8,087 | $410,700 | +$130,377 |
| Median gross rent | $1,353 ±$44 | $1,283 | +$189 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.0% ±3.2 pts | 42.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,738 ±$56 | $1,875 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 58.2% ±1.6 pts | 64.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 41.8% ±1.6 pts | 35.5% | – |
| Housing units | 45,467 ±988 | 231,205 | +2,424 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6% ±0.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.3% ±1.4 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 59.7% ±1.8 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.2% ±0.8 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.6% ±0.6 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.4% ±1.1 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.8% ±0.8 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.9% ±1.2 pts | 6.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Spokane Valley building?
Builders took permits for 855 new housing units in Spokane Valley in 2025 (177 in single-family houses), 7.9 per 1,000 residents against 4.4 across Washington.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Spokane Valley work and get to work?
74.6% of Spokane Valley's workers drive alone and 13.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.2%.
| Measure | Spokane Valley | Spokane County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.8% ±1.4 pts | 62.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% ±1.0 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 74.6% ±1.9 pts | 69.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.2% ±1.3 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.3% ±0.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Walked | 1.5% ±0.4 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.3% ±1.3 pts | 15.5% | +7.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.8 min ±0.7 | 22.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Spokane Valley?
24 census tracts lie mostly in Spokane Valley, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $48,871 (Tract 123) to $176,786 (Tract 130.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 117.02Spokane County | 8,389 | $59,946 |
| Tract 129.02Spokane County | 8,239 | $87,981 |
| Tract 131.01Spokane County | 9,238 | $86,090 |
| Tract 114Spokane County | 6,499 | $90,913 |
| Tract 123Spokane County | 6,319 | $48,871 |
| Tract 119Spokane County | 5,208 | $65,354 |
| Tract 118Spokane County | 5,197 | $59,831 |
| Tract 131.02Spokane County | 6,692 | $96,547 |
| Tract 126Spokane County | 4,434 | $71,071 |
| Tract 127.01Spokane County | 4,352 | $67,911 |
| Tract 124.01Spokane County | 6,179 | $120,352 |
| Tract 120Spokane County | 4,302 | $48,980 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Spokane Valley) · Census block assignment files
How does Spokane Valley compare with other places in Washington?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Spokane Valley is the 301st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 8th-most populous of 281 in Washington.
Spokane Valley ranks 293rd of 387 places in Washington with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 8th | 281 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 85th | 203 |
| Residents per square mile | 109th | 394 |
| Median household income | 293rd | 387 |
| Per capita income | 284th | 393 |
| Median home value | 285th | 384 |
| Median gross rent | 231st | 351 |
| Poverty rate | 96th | 281 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 233rd | 382 |
| Median age | 223rd | 394 |
| Owner-occupied share | 311th | 388 |
| Work from home | 198th | 307 |
| Travel time to work | 315th | 394 |
Spokane Valley's figures with every place in Washington (CSV)
Every place in Washington, sortable · Compare Spokane Valley with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Spokane Valley?
1 of the 57 figures for Spokane Valley on this page carries a coefficient of variation over 40% and is marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Spokane Valley are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Spokane Valley.