Spokane, WA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
217,353
Unemployment
5.9%
Poverty
17.3%
Median Home
$187,600
Median Income
$50,306
Median Rent
$866
Spokane SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
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
14,568
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
6,608.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
166.84%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Spokane / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 14,568 | 6,608.8 | 2,975.8 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 1,520 | 689.6 | 293.9 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 6 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 311 | 141.1 | 67.6 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 973 | 441.4 | 179.9 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 13,048 | 5,919.3 | 2,681.9 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 1,743 | 790.7 | 453.6 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 10,026 | 4,548.3 | 1,907.9 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 1,279 | 580.2 | 320.5 | 219.9 |
Spokane, WA Cost Of Living
96
Spokane's Overall Cost Of Living
Spokane's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Spokane | Washington | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 116 | 100 | |
| Services | 98 | 108 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 99 | 108 | 100 | |
| Health | 115 | 119 | 100 | |
| Housing | 85 | 135 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 107 | 116 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 99 | 89 | 100 | |
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Map Of Spokane, WA
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Population over time in Spokane
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 217,353 | 1.2% |
| 2018 | 214,804 | 0.9% |
| 2017 | 212,982 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 212,078 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 210,695 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 210,142 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 209,478 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 208,701 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 208,040 | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 206,541 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Spokane
| Race | Spokane | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.3% | 68.5% | 60.7% |
| African American | 2.2% | 3.7% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 2.7% | 8.5% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 5.0% | 4.8% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 6.3% | 12.7% | 18.0% |
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% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 22.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 27.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 10.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 22.0% | 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 | 7.8% | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.4% | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.7% | 6.9% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.0% | 7.3% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.9% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.2% | 17.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.1% | 13.7% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.3% | 17.7% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.1% | 8.4% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.6% | 9.5% | 7.7% |
