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Population Review

Spokane, Washington Population 2026

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

The population of Spokane, Washington is 229,228 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 99th-largest city in the United States and the 2nd-largest in Washington. The median household income is $65,745, the median home value is $326,200, and the median age is 37.2.

The population has grown 10.1% since 2010 (209,525 → 230,609).

229,228

Population

3334

People / sq mi

$65,745

Median Income

$326,200

Median Home Value

Spokane covers 68.8 sq mi of land at 3334 people per square mile.

About Spokane, WA

Spokane is a city in Washington with a population of 229,228. It ranks #2 among cities in Washington by population. The median age is 37.2, younger than the national median. The population is 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

The median household income in Spokane is $65,745, below the US median of $74,580. 8.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $326,200, with monthly rent averaging $1,141. The homeownership rate of 58.3% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Spokane reflects 32.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 13.8% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 21.2 minutes each way.

Spokane city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Spokane city had a population of 209,525 in 2010 and 230,609 in 2024, a 10.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 230,777 in 2022. Average annual growth rate: 0.69%.

2022 · 231K20102024

230,609

Population (2024)

209,525

Population (2010)

230,777

Peak (2022)

0.69%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
2010209,525
2011209,042
2012209,304
2013210,036
2014211,095
2015212,545
2016215,191
2017217,415
2018219,332
2019222,081
2020229,205
2021230,542
2022230,777
2023230,193
2024230,609

Race & Ethnicity

White81.0%
Black or African American2.7%
Asian0.1%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)4.0%
Two or More Races0.1%

Economy & Income

$65,745

Median Household Income

$38,200

Per Capita Income

8.4%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$326,200

Median Home Value

$1,141

Median Rent

58.3%

Owner-Occupied

Education

93.4%

High School+

32.6%

Bachelor's+

Commute

2.9%

Drive Alone

68.3%

Public Transit

13.8%

Work From Home

21.2 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

38.5%

Foreign Born

91.5%

Non-English at Home

9.1%

Veterans

16.9%

With Disability

94.8%

Health Insurance

94.8%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management26.9%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate11.9%
Education, Health Care & Social Services10.3%
Information7.0%
Manufacturing6.7%
Construction5.5%
Retail Trade5.2%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.8%
Public Administration4.4%
Transportation & Warehousing1.6%
Agriculture & Mining1.1%

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Common questions about Spokane, WA

Frequently Asked Questions

Spokane, Washington has a population of 229,228 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 99th-largest city in the United States and the 2nd-largest in Washington.

The median household income in Spokane, Washington is $65,745, with 8.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Spokane, Washington is $326,200, with median monthly rent at $1,141 and a homeownership rate of 58.3%.

The median age in Spokane, Washington is 37.2 years. The population is 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

The population has grown 10.1% since 2010 (209,525 → 230,609).

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

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