City profile · Washington · Census ACS 2023

Sprague, WA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Sprague - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

619
Residents
$66,500
Median income
$112,500
Median home
$1,021
Median rent (state)

Sprague - the verdict

Sprague ranks in the 45th percentile for household income nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS.

45th
percentile, household income
14th
percentile, home value
22nd
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Sprague, WA

619 people live in Sprague, Washington - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Sprague households earn a median of $66,500 annually, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 6.1%. Typical homes in Sprague are valued around $112,500, and the median resident age is 43.2 years. About 9.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 51.8% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The city is served by 2 public schools according to NCES Common Core of Data.

Washington carries a cost-of-living premium: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Washington scores 107.0 (Above Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,021 per month. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Washington run around $188, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. The average commute for Sprague workers runs 25.8 minutes, with 59.4% driving alone and 2.9% working from home. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 54.9 out of 100 (Low).

Population

619 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Washington

Median Household Income

$66,500 /yr

Poverty 6.1%

Cost of Living Index (state)

107.0 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Washington average

How does Sprague compare to other US cities?

Here's how Sprague stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 45% higher than other cities
Home value 14% pricier than other cities
Median rent 22% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Sprague against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Washington only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Washington-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent places Sprague near the bottom of Washington's cities

Among the 599 Washington cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Sprague ranks #582 - the 2nd percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Sprague only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#405 of 565
28th percentile in Washington
Median Gross Rent
#582 of 599
2nd percentile in Washington
Median Home Value
#556 of 565
2nd percentile in Washington
Poverty Rate
#282 of 598
53rd percentile in Washington
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#546 of 599
9th percentile in Washington

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Washington only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

45thIncome percentile

45th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Sprague's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$112,500 Among the most affordable more affordable than 86% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). This entry sits in this band. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Sprague $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Sprague, WA Sprague, WA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Sprague, WA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Sprague, WA median $66,500/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Sprague, WA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Sprague, WA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 9.7%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 6.1%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 51.8%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
619
Median Income
$66,500
Median Home Value
$112,500
Median Age
43.2
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Labor force participation
51.8%
Bachelor's Degree+
9.7%

Schools

Total Schools
2
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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500 residents510 residents520 residents530 residents540 residents 202020212022202320242025 505 residents 526 residents ▲ +4.2%
Sprague's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
25.8 minutes
Drive Alone
59.4%
Carpool
17.6%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
6.7%
Work from Home
2.9%
Other
13.4%

Based on 239 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Washington - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$85
avg/month
Natural Gas
$48
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$55
avg/month
Total Utilities
$188
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Washington state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Washington state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Sprague sits in

Cost of Living Index
107.0
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,021/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
54.9 / 100
Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Washington

Port Gamble Tribal Community
614 people
Bay View
626 people
Rosalia
628 people
Carbonado
631 people
Fairfield
607 people
Mesa
631 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Sprague's 619 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Danforth, IL
619 people
West Warren, MA
619 people
Beaver, WV
619 people
Bruno, WV
619 people
Winchester, WI
619 people
Graham, GA
618 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Sprague's $66,500 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Fontanelle, IA
$66,500 median income
Silver Creek, MN
$66,500 median income
Sturgeon, MO
$66,500 median income
Maywood, IL
$66,498 median income
Coralville, IA
$66,508 median income
Austin, MN
$66,488 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Sprague, WA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Sprague, WA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 94.8% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 3.1% White 94.8% Black or African American 0.0% Asian 0.7% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.5% Some other race 0.3% Two or more races 3.7% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Sprague compares to nearby Washington cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Sprague (this city) 619 $66,500
Port Gamble Tribal Community 614 $65,000
Bay View 626 $98,571
Rosalia 628 $75,417
Census ACS 5-year FIPS WA NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Sprague, WA?

What is the population of Sprague, WA? +

619 people live in Sprague, WA according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Sprague, WA? +

The median household income in Sprague is $66,500 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Sprague? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Sprague; the closest available measure is the Washington state average, a cost of living index of 107.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Washington vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Sprague, WA? +

Homes in Sprague carry a median value of $112,500, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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