Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA

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2021 Population

128,801

3.04% 1-year growth

US Senator

Patty Murray

Democratic Party

US Senator

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

36.6

0.274% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

16.2%

1.76% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$59,394

8.16% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$276,400

11.8% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

59,210

3.42% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA had a population of 129k people with a median age of 36.6 and a median household income of $59,394. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA grew from 124,999 to 128,801, a 3.04% increase and its median household income grew from $54,913 to $59,394, a 8.16% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA are White (Non-Hispanic) (80.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.57%), White (Hispanic) (3.01%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.79%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.41%).

8.2% of the households in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.3% of the residents in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Spokane County (South Central)--Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA are Gonzaga University (2,266 degrees awarded in 2021), Spokane Community College (2,020 degrees), and Spokane Falls Community College (1,209 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA was $276,400, and the homeownership rate was 53.3%.

Most people in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA was 2 cars per household.

Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA borders Spokane City (North) PUMA, WA, Greater Spokane Valley City PUMA, WA, and Cheney City PUMA, WA.

United States Washington

Population & Diversity

Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA is home to a population of 129k people, from which 97.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.81% of Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA residents were born outside of the country (7.48k people).

In 2021, there were 14.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (104k people) in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.17k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 3.87k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA are Spanish (3,480 households), Russian (921 households), and Arabic (609 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

64,771

Women

50.2%

64,289

Men

49.8%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 129,060 inhabitants, with 49.8% men, and 50.2% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

97.3%

2021 Citizenship

97.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.3% of Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA was 97.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA

White (Non-Hispanic)
104k ± 2.49k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
7.17k ± 774
White (Hispanic)
3.87k ± 655

6.55%

Hispanic Population

8.44k people

6.55% of the people in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA are hispanic (8.44k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
605 ± 602 people
Russia
493 ± 544 people
Canada
478 ± 536 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA was Mexico, the natal country of 605 Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA residents, followed by Russia with 493 and Canada with 478.

Foreign-Born Population

5.81%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

7.48k people

5.77%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

7.22k people

As of 2021, 5.81% of Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA residents (7.48k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA was 5.77%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,480 households (2.85%)
Russian
921 households (0.755%)
Arabic
609 households (0.499%)

8.2% of the households in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA was Spanish. 2.85% of the households in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,344 ± 431
Gulf War (2001-)
2,021 ± 428
Gulf War (1990s)
1,550 ± 283

Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.65 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA employs 59.2k people. The largest industries in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA are Restaurants & Food Services (3,964 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,429 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,080 people), and the highest paying industries are Nonmetallic mineral mining & quarrying ($311,111), Offices of physicians ($177,114), and Offices of dentists ($176,721).

Males in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA have an average income that is 1.3 times higher than the average income of females, which is $59,266. The income inequality in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.488, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

27,777

Women

48.5%

29,476

Men

51.5%

The workforce of Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA in 2020 was 57,253 people, with 48.5% woman, and 51.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA.

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Occupations

59.2k

2021 Value

3.42%

1 Year growth

± 3.42%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA grew at a rate of 3.42%, from 57.3k employees to 59.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA, are Registered nurses (1,506 people), Other managers (1,392 people), and Personal care aides (1,238 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Washington (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

59.2k

2021 Value

3.42%

1 Year growth

± 3.42%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA grew at a rate of 3.42%, from 57.3k employees to 59.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA, are Restaurants & Food Services (3,964 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,429 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,080 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA, though some of these residents may live in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,096

Median earning men ± $1,996

$35,997

Median earning women ± $1,704

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($69,067), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,296), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($58,963).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($57,278), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,509), and Construction ($50,288).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Washington. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Washington.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Washington to other states, or from other states to Washington.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Washington product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $42.2B, followed by Mixed freight ($36.4B) and Electronics ($33.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Washington products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$416B

2020 Value in Washington

$982B

Projected 2050 Value in Washington

136% growth

In 2020, total outbound Washington trade was $416B. This is expected to increase 136% to $982B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Washington trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Washington to other states, or from other states to Washington.

Most Common Trade Partners

Oregon
$34.7B
California
$26.5B
Texas
$12.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Washington domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Oregon with $34.7B, followed by California with $26.5B and Texas and $12.9B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Washington shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.97%).

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing the state of Washington. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (58%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.97%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.97%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Washington for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Washington

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Patty Murray

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 1993

Maria Cantwell

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing Washington.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Washington over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Washington

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Washington have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA awarded 5,609 degrees. The student population of Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 7,480 male students and 10,761 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA are White (3,939 and 71.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (468 and 8.54%), Unknown (436 and 7.95%), and Two or More Races (293 and 5.35%).

The largest universities in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA by number of degrees awarded are Gonzaga University (2,266 and 40.4%), Spokane Community College (2,020 and 36%), and Spokane Falls Community College (1,209 and 21.6%).

The most popular majors in Spokane County (South Central)--Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,164 and 20.8%), Automobile Mechanics Technology (405 and 7.22%), and General Business (395 and 7.04%).

The median tuition costs in Spokane County (South Central)--Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA are $31,580 for private four year colleges, and $3,029 and $3,877 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 76.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 18,241 (41% men and 59% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 18,241 students enrolled in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA, 41% men and 59% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 11,741 records, of which 59.4% were women and 40.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
1,164 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
88 degree-majors awarded
General Business
58 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Spokane County (South Central)--Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 1,164 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Spokane County (South Central)--Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Gonzaga University
2,266 degrees awarded
Spokane Community College
2,020 degrees awarded
Spokane Falls Community College
1,209 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Gonzaga University with 2,266 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,586 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA, which is 0.855 times less than the 3,023 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,939 degrees mean that there were 8.42 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 468 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($31,580) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($910) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,134) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.619% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.388% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA in 2021 were Some college (28.7k), Bachelors Degree (23.6k), and High School or Equivalent (20k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA was $276,400 in 2021, which is 1.13 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $247,300 to $276,400, a 11.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA is 53.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA have an average commute time of 19.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA is $59,394. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA was Sammamish, Issaquah, Mercer Island & Newcastle Cities PUMA, WA with a value of $166,625, followed by Snoqualmie City, Cottage Lake, Union Hill & Novelty Hill PUMA, WA and Greater Bellevue City PUMA, WA, with respective values of $151,191 and $141,516.

Housing

Property

$276,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,808

$29,569

Median Property Taxes

±$1,150

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

53.3%

Homeownership

2021

67.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 53.3% of the housing units in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 52.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA was Sammamish, Issaquah, Mercer Island & Newcastle Cities PUMA, WA with a value of $166,625, followed by Snoqualmie City, Cottage Lake, Union Hill & Novelty Hill PUMA, WA and Greater Bellevue City PUMA, WA, with respective values of $151,191 and $141,516.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$59,394

Median Household Income

± $2,119

55.4k

Number of Households

± 1,802

In 2021, the median household income of the 55.4k households in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA grew to $59,394 from the previous year's value of $54,913.

The following chart displays the households in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.488

2021 Wage GINI in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA

0.492

2020 Wage GINI in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA

In 2021, the income inequality in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA was 0.488 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.86% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (69.6%)
Worked At Home (11.3%)
Carpooled (9.77%)

In 2021, 69.6% of workers in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.3%) and those who carpooled to work (9.77%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA have a shorter commute time (19.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.5% of the workforce in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA (20k out of 124k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.6% of the population of Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA has health coverage, with 45.7% on employee plans, 21.7% on Medicaid, 11.4% on Medicare, 13.8% on non-group plans, and 2.04% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Washington see 1176 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.676% decrease from the previous year (1184 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1196 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 229 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,176 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Washington

Primary care physicians in Washington see an average of 1,176 patients per year. This represents a 0.676% decrease from the previous year (1,184 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Washington in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.6% under 18 years, 27% between 18 and 34 years, 36.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.39%

Uninsured

45.7%

Employer Coverage

21.7%

Medicaid

11.4%

Medicare

13.8%

Non-Group

2.04%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA grew by 3.46% from 5.21% to 5.39%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Spokane City (South) PUMA, WA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.