Demographics & People — Spokane, Washington
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 229,228 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~232,800 |
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| Median Age | 37.2 |
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| Total Households | 96,602 |
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| Family Households | 52,194 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.3 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2549 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 185,586 |
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| Black or African American | 6,162 |
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| Asian | 6,595 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 17,904 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 54,665 |
| Other groups | 47,421 |
| German | 44,839 |
| Irish | 30,124 |
| English | 28,825 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 16,457 |
| American | 11,868 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 11,396 |
| Norwegian | 10,531 |
| Italian | 9,821 |
Language
| English Only | 198,774 |
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| Spanish | 6,163 |
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| Population 5+ | 217,206 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 17,237 |
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| Population 18+ | 181,090 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 15.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Spokane, Washington.
