Spokane, Washington

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
227,922
Population
$63,316
Median Income
$286,900
Home Value
37.0
Median Age

Demographics

Spokane has a population of 227,922 with a median age of 37.0. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
82.0%
Hispanic
7.2%
Other
5.6%
Black
2.6%
Asian
2.6%
Demographic Value
Total Population227,922
Median Age37.0
White82.0%
Black or African American2.6%
Asian2.6%
Hispanic or Latino7.2%
Other / Two or More Races5.6%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Spokane is $63,316, which is 15.7% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $36,513. The poverty rate is 14.8%.

$63,316
Median Household Income
$36,513
Per Capita Income
14.8%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Spokane is 6.2%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Spokane, 93.2% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12.0% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
93.2%
Bachelor's+
32.7%
Graduate+
12.0%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher93.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher32.7%
Graduate or Professional Degree12.0%

Housing

The median home value in Spokane is $286,900, above the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $1,060. The homeownership rate is 57.5%.

$286,900
Median Home Value
$1,060/mo
Median Rent
57.5%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$286,900
Median Monthly Rent$1,060
Homeownership Rate57.5%
Vacancy Rate5.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Spokane, Washington?
The population of Spokane, Washington is 227,922 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Spokane, Washington?
The median household income in Spokane, Washington is $63,316. This is 15.7% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Spokane, Washington?
The median home value in Spokane, Washington is $286,900. The median monthly rent is $1,060.
What percentage of people in Spokane have a college degree?
In Spokane, Washington, 32.7% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 93.2% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Spokane, Washington an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Spokane, Washington is 4.5x (median home value $286,900 vs. median income $63,316), making it moderately affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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