Spokane County, WA

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Population

514,631

1.68% 1-year growth

US Senator

Patty Murray

Democratic Party

US Senator

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Party

Median Age

37.8

Poverty Rate

14.4%

Median Household Income

$59,783

12% 1-year growth

Median Property Value

$243,400

9.54% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

239,469

0.433% 1-year growth

About

In 2018, Spokane County, WA had a population of 515k people with a median age of 37.8 and a median household income of $59,783. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Spokane County, WA grew from 506,152 to 514,631, a 1.68% increase and its median household income grew from $53,360 to $59,783, a 12% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Spokane County, WA are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.11%), White (Hispanic) (2.86%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.19%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.95%). 0% of the households in Spokane County, WA speak a non-English language at home as their primary language, and 97.8% of the residents in Spokane County, WA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Spokane County, WA are Eastern Washington University (2,985 degrees awarded in 2019), Gonzaga University (2,361 degrees), and Spokane Community College (2,001 degrees).

In 2018, the median property value in Spokane County, WA was $243,400, and the homeownership rate was 63.4%. Most people in Spokane County, WA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20 minutes. The average car ownership in Spokane County, WA was 2 cars per household.

Spokane County, WA borders Benewah County, ID, Bonner County, ID, Kootenai County, ID, Lincoln County, WA, Pend Oreille County, WA, Stevens County, WA, and Whitman County, WA.

About the photo: The Bowl & Pitcher at Riverside State Park, Spokane, WA

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United States Washington Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Washington, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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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.

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Employment by Industry Sector

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-5.78%

Year-over-year decline

Employment change between November 2019 and November 2020

As of November 2020, there are 145M people employed in Washington. This represents a -5.78% decrease in employment when compared to November 2019.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Washington across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Spokane County, WA went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (41.3%), followed by Other (8.82%). The most partisan county was King County, WA with 71.9% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

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 Popular Vote Over Time

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.9%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (41.3%)
Democratic Party
Other (8.82%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (41.3%), followed by Other (8.82%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Washington for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Washington.

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Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Spokane County, WA

49.9% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Washington

King County, WA
71.9% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Lincoln County, WA
71.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Columbia County, WA
68.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Washington was King County, WA with 71.9% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in Washington colored by their party leaning.

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 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.

Diversity

Spokane County, WA is home to a population of 515k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2018, 5.22% of Spokane County, WA residents were born outside of the country (26.9k people).

In 2018, there were 20.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (433k people) in Spokane County, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 21.2k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 14.7k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Spokane County, WA

White (Non-Hispanic)
433k ± 331
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
21.2k ± 3.18k
White (Hispanic)
14.7k ± 2.47k

5.92%

Hispanic Population

30.5k people

5.92% of the people in Spokane County, WA are hispanic (30.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Spokane County, WA as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

5.22%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

26.9k people

5.27%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

26.7k people

As of 2018, 5.22% of Spokane County, WA residents (26.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2017, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Spokane County, WA was 5.27%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 4.7

In 2018, the median age of all people in Spokane County, WA was 37.8. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 38, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 42. But people in Spokane County, WA are getting getting older. In 2017, the average age of all Spokane County, WA residents was 38.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Washington.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
253,578 ± 12,156 people
India
93,291 ± 7,453 people
China
86,178 ± 7,166 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Washington was Mexico, the natal country of 253,578 Washington residents, followed by India with 93,291 and China with 86,178.

Citizenship

97.8%

2018 Citizenship

97.4%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 97.8% of Spokane County, WA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Spokane County, WA was 97.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Spokane County, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
14,854 ± 1,788
Gulf War (2001-)
10,065 ± 1,999
Gulf War (1990s)
7,383 ± 1,345

Spokane County, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.48 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Spokane County, WA is $59,783. In 2018, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Spokane County, WA was Census Tract 107 with a value of $103,531, followed by Census Tract 134.01 and Census Tract 135, with respective values of $99,871 and $97,028.

Males in Washington have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $61,170. The income inequality in Washington (measured using the Gini index) is 0.464, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Spokane County, WA employs 239k people. The largest industries in Spokane County, WA are Health Care & Social Assistance (40,096 people), Retail Trade (26,942 people), and Educational Services (20,900 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($96,742), Utilities ($68,690), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($59,521).

Wages

Median Household Income

$59,783

2018 value

± $2,297

12%

1 Year Growth

± 4.61%

Households in Spokane County, WA have a median annual income of $59,783, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $53,360 in 2017, which represents a 12% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Spokane County, WA compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Washington.

$82,309

Average Male Salary in Washington

± $1,502

$61,170

Average Female Salary in Washington

± $1,233

In 2019, full-time male employees in Washington made 1.35 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Washington by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Washington.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Washington

Asian
$79,822 ± $3,211
White
$65,272 ± $1,054
Two or More Races
$53,997 ± $3,446

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Washington workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.22 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Washington.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Washington by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Spokane County, WA is from Washington.

0.464

2019 Wage GINI in Washington

0.469

2018 Wage GINI in Washington

In 2019, the income inequality in Washington was 0.464 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.12% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Washington was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Washington in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Washington across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 107
Census Tract 134.01
Census Tract 135

In 2018, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Spokane County, WA was Census Tract 107 with a value of $103,531, followed by Census Tract 134.01 and Census Tract 135, with respective values of $99,871 and $97,028.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Spokane County, WA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

14.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Spokane County, WA (69.7k out of 483k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 18 - 24.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
56,384 ± 1,738
Hispanic
5,911 ± 538
Two Or More
5,024 ± 500

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

239k

2018 Value

± 8,218

0.433%

1 Year growth

± 4.84%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Spokane County, WA grew at a rate of 0.433%, from 238k employees to 239k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Spokane County, WA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (31,320 people), Sales & Related Occupations (24,839 people), and Management Occupations (23,358 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Spokane County, WA.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Spokane County, WA, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (31,320 people), Sales & Related Occupations (24,839 people), and Management Occupations (23,358 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Spokane County, WA has an unusually high number of residents working as Community & Social Service Occupations (1.47 times higher than expected), Healthcare Support Occupations (1.27 times), and Health Technologists & Technicians (1.19 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Spokane County, WA, by median earnings, are Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($75,085), Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($72,494), and Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($70,269).

Industries

Employment by Industries

239k

2018 Value

± 8,218

0.433%

1 Year growth

± 4.84%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Spokane County, WA grew at a rate of 0.433%, from 238k employees to 239k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Spokane County, WA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (40,096 people), Retail Trade (26,942 people), and Educational Services (20,900 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Spokane County, WA, though some of these residents may live in Spokane County, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Spokane County, WA, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (40,096 people), Retail Trade (26,942 people), and Educational Services (20,900 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Spokane County, WA has an unusually high number of Wholesale Trade (1.4 times higher than expected), Health Care & Social Assistance (1.21 times), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (1.16 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Spokane County, WA, by median earnings, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($96,742), Utilities ($68,690), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($59,521).

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 2018, the top outbound Washington product (by dollars) was Transport equip. with $79.3B, followed by Mixed freight ($39.1B) and Electronics ($32.9B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Washington.

$443B

2018 Value in Washington

$972B

Projected 2045 Value in Washington

120% growth

In 2018, total outbound Washington trade was $443B. This is expected to increase 120% to $972B by 2045.

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
$31.9B
California
$19.7B
Illinois
$10.9B

In 2018, the top outbound Washington domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Oregon with $31.9B, followed by California with $19.7B and Illinois and $10.9B.

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

Education

In 2019, universities in Spokane County, WA awarded 10,052 degrees. The student population of Spokane County, WA is skewed towards women, with 16,229 male students and 22,927 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Spokane County, WA are White (6,991 and 72%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (910 and 9.37%), Unknown (665 and 6.85%), and Two or More Races (496 and 5.11%).

The largest universities in Spokane County, WA by number of degrees awarded are Eastern Washington University (2,985 and 29.7%), Gonzaga University (2,361 and 23.5%), and Spokane Community College (2,001 and 19.9%).

The most popular majors in Spokane County, WA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,221 and 12.1%), General Business (422 and 4.2%), and Registered Nursing (406 and 4.04%).

The median tuition costs in Spokane County, WA are $43,800 for private four year colleges, and $2,875 and $3,680 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
261 degree-majorss awarded
General Business
318 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
284 degree-majorss awarded

In 2018, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Spokane County, WA was General Biological Sciences with 261 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Spokane County, WA according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Eastern Washington University
2,985 degrees awarded
Gonzaga University
2,361 degrees awarded
Spokane Community College
2,001 degrees awarded

$2,875

Median In-State Public

$43,800

Median Private

In 2019, the Spokane County, WA institution with the largest number of graduating students was Eastern Washington University with 2,985 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

4,288

Degrees Awarded to Men

5,764

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 4,288 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Spokane County, WA, which is 0.744 times less than the 5,764 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 institutions in Spokane County, WA by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
6,991 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
910 degrees awarded
Unknown
665 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Spokane County, WA was White students. These 6,991 degrees mean that there were 7.68 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 910 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Spokane County, WA was $243,400 in 2018, which is 1.06 times larger than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $222,200 to $243,400, a 9.54% increase. The homeownership rate in Spokane County, WA is 63.4%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Spokane County, WA have an average commute time of 20 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Spokane County, WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$243,400

2018 Median

± $5,499

$222,200

2017 Median

± $4,649

In 2018, the median property value in Spokane County, WA grew to to $243,400 from the previous year's value of $222,200.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Spokane County, WA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Spokane County, WA the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

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

$59,783

Median Household Income

± $2,297

206k

Number of Households

± 7,314

In 2018, the median household income of the 206k households in Spokane County, WA grew to $59,783 from the previous year's value of $53,360.

The following chart displays the households in Spokane County, 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.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Spokane County, WA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Spokane County, WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

63.4%

2018 Homeownership

62.7%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 63.4% of the housing units in Spokane County, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 62.7%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Spokane County, WA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

20 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Spokane County, WA have a shorter commute time (20 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.23% of the workforce in Spokane County, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2018

Drove Alone (76.8%)
Carpooled (8.77%)
Worked At Home (6.45%)

In 2018, 76.8% of workers in Spokane County, WA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.77%) and those who worked at home (6.45%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Spokane County, WA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Spokane County, WA have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

Health

94.5% of the population of Spokane County, WA has health coverage, with 44.7% on employee plans, 20.7% on Medicaid, 10.9% on Medicare, 15.2% on non-group plans, and 3.02% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Washington was $7,913 in 2014. This is a 4% increase from the previous year ($7,609).

Primary care physicians in Spokane County, WA see 1134 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.98% increase from the previous year (1112 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1260 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 237 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Wahkiakum County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (14.8%). Additionally, Pend Oreille County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (41.6%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,134 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Spokane County, WA

Primary care physicians in Spokane County, WA see an average of 1,134 patients per year. This represents a 1.98% increase from the previous year (1,112 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Washington.

$7,913

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Washington

$4,328

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,851

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,997

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Washington (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4%, from $7,609 to $7,913.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

5.48%

Uninsured

44.7%

Employer Coverage

20.7%

Medicaid

10.9%

Medicare

15.2%

Non-Group

3.02%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Spokane County, WA grew by 5.83% from 5.18% to 5.48%.

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