Spokane, WA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Spokane, Washington Info Snack

Population
219,185
Unemployment
5.9%
Poverty
16.5%
Median Home
$205,500
Median Income
$52,600
Median Rent
$905

Spokane SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8
Affordability
6
Diversity
8
Safety
3
Amenities
9.5
Education
8
Commute
8.5

Spokane, WA Crime Report

12,855
Total Crimes
5,751.1
Total 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

103
Spokane'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

Spokanewamasonictemple
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Spokaneskywalks
Source: Public Domain
Spokane County Courthouse
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Monroe Street Dam On Spokane River
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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

White
80.6% (176,682)
African American
2.4% (5,185)
American Indian
1.2% (2,728)
Asian
2.7% (5,873)
Hawaiian
0.9% (1,999)
Other
0.2% (491)
Two Or More
5.4% (11,750)
Hispanic
6.6% (14,477)
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

Female
51.0% (111,709)
Male
49.0% (107,475)
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

< 9th Grade
3.0% (6,575)
9-12th Grade
5.0% (10,959)
High School / GED
22.0% (48,220)
Some College
27.0% (59,179)
Associate's Degree
12.0% (26,302)
Bachelor's Degree
20.0% (43,837)
Master's Degree
8.0% (17,534)
Professional Degree
2.0% (4,383)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (2,191)
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

Less than $10,000
7.2% (1,581,099)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.3% (1,171,812)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.4% (2,065,037)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.0% (2,415,921)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.7% (3,217,539)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.2% (4,217,206)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.1% (2,652,591)
$100,000 to $149,999
12.2% (2,680,615)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.8% (1,047,236)
$200,000 or more
4.0% (869,439)
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%

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