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Spokane County, Washington
Spokane County, Washington. Spokane County had 558,344 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.5% since 2020, in line with Washington (+3.8%). It holds 21 places (13 cities, villages and boroughs and 8 census-designated) and 130 census tracts. GEOID 53063.
Spokane County is one of the 2 counties of the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
558,344
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 539,339 · ACS 2020-2024: 549,056
Median household income
$78,582
±$1,591 (90% margin)
Washington: $98,141
Median home value
$410,700
±$4,858 (90% margin)
Washington: $564,600
Median gross rent
$1,283
±$20 (90% margin)
Washington: $1,760
How many people live in Spokane County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 539,339 residents in Spokane County. The Census Bureau estimates 558,344 for July 1, 2025, up 3.5% since 2020, in line with Washington (+3.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 549,056 over 1,764 square miles of land.
| Measure | Spokane County | Washington | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 549,056 | 7,816,116 | +43,551 |
| Households | 218,395±980 | 3,064,820 | +15,584 |
| Average household size | 2.44±0.01 | 2.50 | +0.03 |
| Housing units | 231,205±135 | 3,306,620 | +14,334 |
Spokane County's population since 2000
From 417,939 in 2000 to 558,344 in 2025: up 33.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Spokane County?
Spokane County holds 21 places: 13 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 8 census-designated places. The largest is Spokane with 230,783 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Spokane | 228,989 | $70,064 |
|---|---|---|
| Spokane Valley | 102,976 | $74,042 |
| Cheney | 13,255 | $54,503 |
| Liberty Lake | 12,003 | $118,723 |
| Airway Heights | 10,757 | $62,874 |
| Fairwood (Spokane County) | 10,541 | $91,988 |
| Mead | 7,576 | $77,045 |
| Otis Orchards-East Farms | 6,299 | $97,500 |
| Country Homes | 6,251 | $84,653 |
| Town and Country | 5,068 | $92,652 |
| Medical Lake | 4,874 | $79,989 |
| Deer Park | 4,383 | $54,391 |
| Fairchild AFB | 2,695 | $69,917 |
| Millwood | 1,881 | $83,068 |
| Green BluffGEOID 5328590 | 697 | $116,250 |
| Fairfield | 589 | $81,923 |
| Four LakesGEOID 5325300 | 537 | $80,951 |
| Rockford | 522 | $73,661 |
| Spangle | 280 | $74,145 |
| LatahGEOID 5338495 | 185 | $56,875 |
| WaverlyGEOID 5376720 | 121 | $65,909 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Spokane County?
The median resident of Spokane County is 38.5 years old; 21.5% are under 18 and 17.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 80.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.1%. 5.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Spokane County | Washington | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.5±0.2 | 38.3 | +0.9 |
| Under 18 years | 21.5% | 21.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.4%±0.1 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.1% | 14.4% | +1.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 80.9%±0.2 pts | 63.1% | −3.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.9%±0.1 pts | 3.8% | +0.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.2%±0.2 pts | 9.7% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.0%±0.3 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.4%±0.3 pts | 15.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.8%±0.4 pts | 21.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.5%±0.3 pts | 7.8% | – |
| With a disability | 16.1%±0.4 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.1%±0.3 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.8%±0.3 pts | 92.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 33.1%±0.7 pts | 39.6% | +2.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.1%±0.5 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.8%±0.3 pts | 2.9% | – |
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 County earn?
Half of Spokane County's 218,395 households earn less than $78,582 a year (±$1,591), against $98,141 in Washington. In 2015-2019 the median was $70,031 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $8,551 after inflation. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Spokane County | Washington | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $78,582±$1,591 | $98,141 | +$8,551 |
| Mean household income | $103,315±$1,670 | $134,588 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,897±$653 | $53,744 | +$3,566 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.7%±0.6 pts | 9.9% | −2.0 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.6%±1.6 pts | 11.6% | −3.8 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.8%±0.6 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.0%±0.5 pts | 93.6% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 64.5% of Spokane County's occupied homes and renters 35.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $410,700 by its owner (±$4,858). The median renter pays $1,283 a month including utilities, and 42.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Spokane County | Washington | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $410,700±$4,858 | $564,600 | +$134,040 |
| Median gross rent | $1,283±$20 | $1,760 | +$159 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.6%±1.5 pts | 40.1% | +2.6 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,875±$22 | $2,445 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.5%±0.8 pts | 63.8% | +2.1 pts |
| Housing units | 231,205±135 | 3,306,620 | +14,334 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.9%±0.8 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.3%±0.8 pts | 61.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.0%±0.4 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.9%±0.2 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 14.2%±0.5 pts | 9.6% | – |
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 County building?
Builders took permits for 2,976 new housing units across Spokane County in 2025 (1,375 single-family), 5.3 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Spokane County get to work?
69.8% of Spokane County's workers drive alone and 15.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.3%.
| Measure | Spokane County | Washington | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.0%±0.6 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3%±0.4 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 69.8%±1.1 pts | 63.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.5%±0.6 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.8%±0.2 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Walked | 2.7%±0.3 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.5%±0.7 pts | 19.8% | +9.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.5 min±0.4 | 26.6 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 are Spokane County's census tracts?
Spokane County is divided into 130 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $18,929 (Tract 35) to $176,786 (Tract 130.01).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Spokane County compare with Washington's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 4th of 39 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 26th of 39 |
| Residents per square mile | 8th of 39 |
| Median household income | 17th of 39 |
| Median home value | 19th of 39 |
| Median gross rent | 16th of 39 |
| Poverty rate | 22nd of 39 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13th of 39 |
| Median age | 28th of 39 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 County 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' school search.