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Spokane, Washington
Spokane, city, in Spokane County, Washington. Spokane had 230,783 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 228,989 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 230,293 (±108). GEOID 5367000.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
230,783
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 228,989 · ACS 2020-2024: 230,293 ±108
Median household income
$70,064
±$1,594 (90% margin)
Washington: $98,141
Median home value
$363,500
±$4,510 (90% margin)
Washington: $564,600
Median gross rent
$1,215
±$20 (90% margin)
Washington: $1,760
Where is Spokane and what county is it in?
Spokane is a city in Spokane County, Washington. It covers 68.8 square miles of land, 3,330 residents per square mile in 2020.
Spokane 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, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 230,783 people lived in Spokane on July 1, 2025, up 0.8% since 2020, slower than Washington (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 228,989 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 230,293 (±108).
| Measure | Spokane | Spokane County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 230,293 ±108 | 549,056 | +12,940 |
| Households | 97,446 ±1,156 | 218,395 | +6,118 |
| Average household size | 2.29 ±0.03 | 2.44 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 102,834 ±1,015 | 231,205 | +4,111 |
Spokane's population since 2000
From 195,629 in 2000 to 230,783 in 2025: up 18.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Spokane 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?
The median resident of Spokane is 37.2 years old; 20.4% are under 18 and 16.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 77.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 8.4%. 6.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Spokane | Spokane County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.2 ±0.4 | 38.5 | +1.0 |
| Under 18 years | 20.4% ±0.5 pts | 21.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.6% ±0.5 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Male | 50.1% ±0.6 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.4% ±0.5 pts | 7.1% | +2.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 77.6% ±0.7 pts | 80.9% | −3.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.8% ±0.3 pts | 1.9% | +0.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.5% ±0.3 pts | 2.2% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.7% ±0.5 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.0% ±0.6 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.4% ±0.7 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.5% ±0.5 pts | 9.5% | – |
| With a disability | 17.0% ±0.7 pts | 16.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.4% ±0.4 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.0% ±0.5 pts | 94.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 33.9% ±0.9 pts | 33.1% | +2.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.7% ±0.8 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.2% ±1.1 pts | 85.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.0% ±0.5 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 earn?
Half of Spokane's 97,446 households earn less than $70,064 a year (±$1,594), against $78,582 in Spokane County and $98,141 in Washington. In 2015-2019 the median was $61,911 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $8,153 after inflation. 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Spokane | Spokane County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,064 ±$1,594 | $78,582 | +$8,153 |
| Mean household income | $92,799 ±$1,817 | $103,315 | – |
| Per capita income | $40,080 ±$802 | $41,897 | +$3,864 |
| People below the poverty line | 13.8% ±0.9 pts | 11.7% | −3.5 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.7% ±2.4 pts | 12.6% | −6.4 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.1% ±1.0 pts | 15.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.3% ±0.6 pts | 96.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.9% ±0.7 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?
Owners occupy 58.8% of Spokane's occupied homes and renters 41.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $363,500 by its owner (±$4,510). The median renter pays $1,215 a month including utilities, and 43.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Spokane | Spokane County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $363,500 ±$4,510 | $410,700 | +$132,622 |
| Median gross rent | $1,215 ±$20 | $1,283 | +$149 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.6% ±2.3 pts | 42.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,753 ±$33 | $1,875 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 58.8% ±1.1 pts | 64.5% | +3.6 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 41.2% ±1.1 pts | 35.5% | – |
| Housing units | 102,834 ±1,015 | 231,205 | +4,111 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5% ±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.8% ±0.8 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 64.2% ±1.1 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.3% ±0.2 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8% ±0.2 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.5% ±0.8 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 26.2% ±1.1 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.5% ±0.6 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 building?
Builders took permits for 692 new housing units in Spokane in 2025 (167 in single-family houses), 3.0 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 work and get to work?
67.2% of Spokane's workers drive alone and 15.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.7%.
| Measure | Spokane | Spokane County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.2% ±0.9 pts | 62.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.7% ±0.6 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 67.2% ±1.3 pts | 69.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.2% ±1.0 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.7% ±0.4 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Walked | 3.8% ±0.6 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.0% ±0.8 pts | 15.5% | +9.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.6 min ±0.5 | 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?
60 census tracts lie mostly in Spokane, and 14 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $18,929 (Tract 35) to $136,679 (Tract 107.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 14Spokane County | 7,069 | $62,946 |
| Tract 9Spokane County | 6,355 | $82,288 |
| Tract 15Spokane County | 6,021 | $64,271 |
| Tract 10Spokane County | 5,735 | $93,571 |
| Tract 31Spokane County | 5,343 | $77,274 |
| Tract 8Spokane County | 5,291 | $111,728 |
| Tract 144Spokane County | 5,219 | $77,969 |
| Tract 7Spokane County | 5,170 | $68,193 |
| Tract 42Spokane County | 5,069 | $114,410 |
| Tract 26Spokane County | 5,016 | $65,750 |
| Tract 23Spokane County | 4,991 | $64,752 |
| Tract 107.01Spokane County | 5,023 | $136,679 |
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) · Census block assignment files
How does Spokane compare with other places in Washington?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Spokane is the 103rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 2nd-most populous of 281 in Washington.
Spokane ranks 305th 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 | 2nd | 281 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 144th | 203 |
| Residents per square mile | 69th | 394 |
| Median household income | 305th | 387 |
| Per capita income | 252nd | 393 |
| Median home value | 301st | 384 |
| Median gross rent | 260th | 351 |
| Poverty rate | 78th | 281 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 155th | 382 |
| Median age | 257th | 394 |
| Owner-occupied share | 308th | 388 |
| Work from home | 170th | 307 |
| Travel time to work | 318th | 394 |
Spokane's figures with every place in Washington (CSV)
Every place in Washington, sortable · Compare Spokane 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?
Every figure for Spokane on this page has a coefficient of variation under 40%, the Census Bureau's threshold for a usable estimate.
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 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.