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Population Review

Spanaway, Washington Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Spanaway, Washington is 34,322 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 40th-largest city in Washington. The median household income is $94,028, the median home value is $401,000, and the median age is 32.5.

34,322

Population

3925

People / sq mi

$94,028

Median Income

$401,000

Median Home Value

Spanaway covers 8.7 sq mi of land at 3925 people per square mile.

About Spanaway, WA

Spanaway is a city in Washington with a population of 34,322. It ranks #40 among cities in Washington by population. The median age is 32.5, younger than the national median. The population is 51.2% male and 48.8% female.

The median household income in Spanaway is $94,028, above the US median of $74,580. 7.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $401,000, with monthly rent averaging $1,782. The homeownership rate of 72.8% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Spanaway reflects 15.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 8.7% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 37.4 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White52.0%
Black or African American10.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)4.2%
Two or More Races0.2%

Economy & Income

$94,028

Median Household Income

$36,609

Per Capita Income

7.5%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$401,000

Median Home Value

$1,782

Median Rent

72.8%

Owner-Occupied

Education

90.6%

High School+

15.6%

Bachelor's+

Commute

2.5%

Drive Alone

78.0%

Public Transit

8.7%

Work From Home

37.4 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

34.6%

Foreign Born

76.2%

Non-English at Home

14.9%

Veterans

14.0%

With Disability

92.8%

Health Insurance

96.6%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management19.1%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate10.4%
Retail Trade10.3%
Construction10.3%
Education, Health Care & Social Services10.2%
Manufacturing7.0%
Public Administration6.0%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.5%
Information4.0%
Transportation & Warehousing1.4%
Agriculture & Mining1.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Spanaway, Washington has a population of 34,322 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 40th-largest city in Washington.

The median household income in Spanaway, Washington is $94,028, with 7.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Spanaway, Washington is $401,000, with median monthly rent at $1,782 and a homeownership rate of 72.8%.

The median age in Spanaway, Washington is 32.5 years. The population is 51.2% male and 48.8% female.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.