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Spokane

County:
Spokane County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
68.76
State:
Washington

Spokane is a city located in Spokane County, Washington. Spokane has a 2026 population of 231,311. It is also the county seat of Spokane County. Spokane is currently growing at a rate of 0.15% annually and its population has increased by 0.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 229,205 in 2020.

The median household income in Spokane is $70,064 with a poverty rate of 13.77%. The median age in Spokane is 37.2 years: 36.4 years for males, and 38.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 100.3 males.

231.3K
Total Population
3,364
Density (mi²)
351 0.15%
Growth

Spokane Population

Spokane Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026231,3113510.15%
2025230,9603510.15%
2024230,6094160.18%
2023230,193-584-0.25%
2022230,7772350.1%
2021230,5421,5690.69%
2020229,2057,4013.34%
2019221,8042,5361.16%
2018219,2681,8290.84%
2017217,4392,1410.99%
2016215,2982,6031.22%
2015212,6951,4770.7%
2014211,2181,0870.52%
2013210,1317600.36%
2012209,3712920.14%
2011209,079-458-0.22%
2010209,5376210.3%
2000195,62918,43310.4%
1990177,1965,8963.44%
1980171,3007840.46%
1970170,516-11,092-6.11%
1960181,60819,88712.3%
1950161,72139,72032.56%
1940122,0016,4875.62%
1930115,51411,07710.61%
1920104,437350.03%
1910104,40267,554183.33%
190036,84816,92684.96%
189019,92200%

Median Age

Overall: 37.2 years
Female: 38.1 years
Male: 36.4 years

Spokane Adults

There are 183,404 adults, (38,258 of whom are seniors) in Spokane.

Sex Ratio

Female: 114,980 (49.9%)
Male: 115,313 (50.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Spokane includes 79.82% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White183,81679.82%
Two or more races23,52710.22%
Black or African American6,8452.97%
Asian5,9882.6%
Other race5,5022.39%
Native American2,7121.18%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1,9030.83%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races8,1983.56%
White5,1092.22%
Other race4,4301.92%
Native American8130.35%
Black or African American4840.21%
Asian1490.06%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander990.04%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White178,70777.6%
Two or more races15,3296.66%
Black or African American6,3612.76%
Asian5,8392.54%
Native American1,8990.82%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1,8040.78%
Other race1,0720.47%

Spokane Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Spokane 's average per capita income is $49,013. Household income levels show a median of $70,064. The poverty rate stands at 13.77%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$112,223$135,218
Families$92,514$115,990
Households$70,064$92,799
Non Families$44,455$60,855

$49,013

Average Income

$70,064

Median Household Income

13.77%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)