Spokane, WA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
219,185
Unemployment
5.9%
Poverty
16.5%
Median Home
$205,500
Median Income
$52,600
Median Rent
$905
Spokane SnackAbility
6Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8
Affordability
6
Diversity
8
Safety
3
Amenities
9.5
Education
8
Commute
8.5
Spokane, WA Crime Report
12,855Total Crimes
5,751.1Total Crimes / 100k People
145.14%
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Spokane / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 12,855 | 5,751.1 | 3,026.1 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 1,341 | 599.9 | 293.7 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 19 | 8.5 | 3.9 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 280 | 125.3 | 67.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 855 | 382.5 | 187.6 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 11,514 | 5,151.1 | 2,732.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 1,745 | 780.7 | 522.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 8,666 | 3,877.0 | 1,854.2 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 1,103 | 493.5 | 356.1 | 246.0 |
Spokane, WA Cost Of Living
103Spokane's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Spokane | Washington | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 119 | 100 | |
| Services | 113 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 101 | 110 | 100 | |
| Health | 118 | 122 | 100 | |
| Housing | 84 | 136 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 112 | 123 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 100 | 91 | 100 | |
Spokane, WA Photos
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Population over time in Spokane
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 219,185 | 2.0% |
| 2019 | 214,804 | 0.9% |
| 2018 | 212,982 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 212,078 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 210,695 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 210,142 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 209,478 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 208,701 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 208,040 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 206,541 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Spokane
| Race | Spokane | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.6% | 67.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 2.4% | 3.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.7% | 8.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 5.4% | 5.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 6.6% | 12.9% | 18.2% |
Gender in Spokane
| Gender | Spokane | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.0% | 50.0% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.0% | 50.0% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Spokane for adults over 25
| Education | Spokane | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 22.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 27.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Spokane, Washington
| Income | Spokane | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.2% | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.3% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.4% | 6.5% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.0% | 6.9% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.7% | 10.8% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.2% | 17.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.1% | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.2% | 18.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.8% | 8.9% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.0% | 10.5% | 8.3% |
