Spokane, WA

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2021 Population
225,709
2.98% 1-year growth
US Senator
Patty Murray
Democratic Party
US Senator
Maria Cantwell
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
36.4
0.275% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
15.6%
5.05% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$56,977
8.32% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$236,300
15% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
106,041
2.28% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Spokane, WA had a population of 226k people with a median age of 36.4 and a median household income of $56,977. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Spokane, WA grew from 219,185 to 225,709, a 2.98% increase and its median household income grew from $52,600 to $56,977, a 8.32% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Spokane, WA are White (Non-Hispanic) (80.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.42%), White (Hispanic) (2.8%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.79%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.39%).

None of the households in Spokane, 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.

97.1% of the residents in Spokane, WA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Spokane, 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, WA was $236,300, and the homeownership rate was 56.9%.

Most people in Spokane, WA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Spokane, WA was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Spokane, WA is home to a population of 226k people, from which 97.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 6% of Spokane, WA residents were born outside of the country (13.6k people).

In 2021, there were 14.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (181k people) in Spokane, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.2k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 6.33k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

97.1%
2021 Citizenship
97.1%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.1% of Spokane, WA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Spokane, WA was 97.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Spokane, WA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    181k ± 1.86k
  2. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    12.2k ± 1.05k
  3. White (Hispanic)
    6.33k ± 915
6.8%
Hispanic Population
15.3k people

In 2021, there were 14.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (181k people) in Spokane, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.2k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 6.33k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

6.8% of the people in Spokane, WA are hispanic (15.3k people).

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

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    242,407 ± 11,894 people
  2. India
    95,173 ± 7,527 people
  3. China
    81,169 ± 6,957 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Washington was Mexico, the natal country of 242,407 Washington residents, followed by India with 95,173 and China with 81,169.

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Foreign-Born Population

6%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
13.6k people
5.93%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
13k people

As of 2021, 6% of Spokane, WA residents (13.6k 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, WA was 5.93%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    5,984 ± 515
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    3,836 ± 553
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    3,394 ± 419

Spokane, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.56 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Spokane, WA employs 106k people. The largest industries in Spokane, WA are Health Care & Social Assistance (19,930 people), Retail Trade (12,062 people), and Educational Services (9,393 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($106,615), Utilities ($83,864), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($63,828).

Males in Washington have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $65,962. The income inequality in Washington (measured using the Gini index) is 0.468, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

106k
2021 Value
± 2,633
2.28%
1 Year growth
± 3.42%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Spokane, WA grew at a rate of 2.28%, from 104k employees to 106k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Spokane, WA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (12,359 people), Sales & Related Occupations (10,216 people), and Management Occupations (9,202 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Spokane, WA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

106k
2021 Value
± 2,633
2.28%
1 Year growth
± 3.42%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Spokane, WA grew at a rate of 2.28%, from 104k employees to 106k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Spokane, WA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (19,930 people), Retail Trade (12,062 people), and Educational Services (9,393 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Spokane, WA, though some of these residents may live in Spokane, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$42,188
Median earning men ± $988
$34,170
Median earning women ± $939

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($69,135), Information ($58,724), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($53,213).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($55,460), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,996), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($45,682).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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 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
  1. $42.2B
  2. $36.4B
  3. $33.3B

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.

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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.

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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
  1. $34.7B
  2. $26.5B
  3. $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).

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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.

US Senators from Washington

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Patty Murray
Senator from Washington3
Assumed office on January 3, 1993
Maria Cantwell
Senator from Washington1
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.

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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.

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

Most students graduating from Universities in Spokane, 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, 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, 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, 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.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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In 2021 in Spokane, 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, 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.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 1,164 degree-majors awarded
  2. 88 degree-majors awarded
  3. 58 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Spokane, 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, WA according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 2,266 degrees awarded
  2. 2,020 degrees awarded
  3. 1,209 degrees awarded

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

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,586 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Spokane, 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.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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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.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.864% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.881% of women were in the same situation.

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

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were Some college (1.41M), High School or Equivalent (1.38M), and Bachelors Degree (1.29M).

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Spokane, WA was $236,300 in 2021, which is 0.965 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $205,500 to $236,300, a 15% increase. The homeownership rate in Spokane, WA is 56.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Spokane, WA have an average commute time of 20.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Spokane, WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Spokane, WA is $56,977. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Spokane, WA was Census Tract 134.01 with a value of $135,493, followed by Census Tract 42 and Census Tract 49, with respective values of $103,417 and $99,925.

Property

$236,300
Median Property Value 2021
±$4,909
$53,550
Median Property Taxes
±$1,597

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, WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

56.9%
Homeownership
2021
66.8%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 56.9% of the housing units in Spokane, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 56%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 134.01
  2. Census Tract 42
  3. Census Tract 49

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Spokane, WA was Census Tract 134.01 with a value of $135,493, followed by Census Tract 42 and Census Tract 49, with respective values of $103,417 and $99,925.

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

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$56,977
Median Household Income
± $1,602
94.1k
Number of Households
± 2,413

In 2021, the median household income of the 94.1k households in Spokane, WA grew to $56,977 from the previous year's value of $52,600.

The following chart displays the households in Spokane, 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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Spokane, WA is from Washington.
0.468
2021 Wage GINI in Washington
0.466
2020 Wage GINI in Washington

In 2021, the income inequality in Washington was 0.468 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.488% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less 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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (72%)
  2. Carpooled (10.2%)
  3. Worked At Home (9.57%)

In 2021, 72% of workers in Spokane, WA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.2%) and those who worked at home (9.57%).

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Commute Time

20.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Spokane, WA have a shorter commute time (20.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.38% of the workforce in Spokane, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Poverty & Diversity

15.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Spokane, WA (34.4k out of 220k 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 Females 18 - 24 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Spokane, 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.

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94.4% of the population of Spokane, WA has health coverage, with 42.6% on employee plans, 25.8% on Medicaid, 10.9% on Medicare, 12.8% on non-group plans, and 2.17% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Spokane County, WA see 1122 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.06% decrease from the previous year (1134 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1246 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 209 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,122 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Spokane County, WA

Primary care physicians in Spokane County, WA see an average of 1,122 patients per year. This represents a 1.06% decrease from the previous year (1,134 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.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.5% under 18 years, 25.6% between 18 and 34 years, 36.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

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Uninsured People

5.65%
Uninsured
42.6%
Employer Coverage
25.8%
Medicaid
10.9%
Medicare
12.8%
Non-Group
2.17%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Spokane, WA grew by 0.59% from 5.62% to 5.65%.

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