Spokane County, Washington Demographics 2026

Name: Spokane County, Washington Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Spokane County, Washington has a population of 549,056, the 4th most populous county in Washington. The median household income is $78,582 and the median home value is $410,700. The poverty rate is 11.7%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Spokane County Quick Facts

Population 549,056

Median Household Income $78,582

Median Home Value $410,700

Poverty Rate 11.7%

Unemployment Rate 5.3%

Median Age 38.5 years

Homeownership Rate 64.5%

Affordability Ratio 5.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 33.1%

High School Graduation 94.8%

Cities/Places 21

Population 549,056 4th of 39

Median Income $78,582 20% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.7%

Unemployment 5.3%

How Spokane County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	544,323	549,056	+0.9%
Median household income	$73,513	$78,582	+6.9%
Median home value	$370,500	$410,700	+10.9%

Median Household Income

Spokane

$78,582

$98,141

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Spokane

$410,700

$564,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.0%

$25K-$50K 17.2%

$50K-$100K 30.4%

$100K+ 38.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.6%

$10K-$15K

3.6%

$15K-$20K

2.8%

$20K-$25K

2.9%

$25K-$30K

3.0%

$30K-$35K

3.6%

$35K-$40K

3.4%

$40K-$45K

3.6%

$45K-$50K

3.5%

$50K-$60K

7.0%

$60K-$75K

10.0%

$75K-$100K

13.5%

$100K-$125K

11.1%

$125K-$150K

8.2%

$150K-$200K

9.1%

$200K+

10.1%

Employment

5.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

62.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 64.5%

Renter 35.5%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,283/mo 19.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.5%

18-34

23.7%

35-54

25.1%

55-74

22.8%

75+

6.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 56 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Spokane County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Spokane	230,293	$70,064	13.8%	$363,500
Spokane Valley	106,365	$74,042	12.9%	$382,300
Cheney	12,804	$54,503	31.3%	$395,900
Liberty Lake	12,737	$118,723	5.0%	$577,500
Airway Heights	11,245	$62,874	19.5%	$348,500
Fairwood (Spokane County)	10,674	$91,988	7.8%	$469,100
Mead	6,893	$77,045	7.4%	$408,200
Country Homes	6,198	$84,653	14.2%	$429,400
Otis Orchards-East Farms	5,454	$97,500	5.6%	$430,500
Medical Lake	4,950	$79,989	8.1%	$368,700
Town and Country	4,890	$92,652	6.8%	$356,800
Deer Park	4,791	$54,391	19.4%	$347,000
Fairchild AFB	2,931	$69,917	3.3%	N/A
Millwood	1,890	$83,068	9.5%	$358,900
Fairfield	621	$81,923	9.3%	$249,100
Rockford	493	$73,661	4.7%	$328,600
Green Bluff	323	$116,250	0.0%	$823,500
Four Lakes	322	$80,951	0.0%	N/A
Spangle	322	$74,145	7.1%	$314,500
Latah	235	$56,875	42.0%	$175,000
Waverly	166	$65,909	6.0%	$225,000

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Population Overview

Spokane County is located in Washington with a total population of 549,056. It is the 4th most populous county out of 39 in Washington. The county encompasses 21 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Spokane County is 38.5 years. This is about the same as the state median of 38.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Spokane County is $78,582. This is 20% lower than the state median of $98,141. It is also 3% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.7%. This is 18% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 5% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $410,700. Housing costs are 27% lower than the state median of $564,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.2x. 64.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Spokane County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.1%. The Black or African American population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 3.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (7.1%) is well below the state average of 14.4%. The Asian population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 9.7%.

Education

33.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 39.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Spokane County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Washington and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Spokane County, Washington?

Spokane County has a population of 549,056, making it the 4th most populous county in Washington.

What is the median income in Spokane County?

The median household income in Spokane County is $78,582 with a poverty rate of 11.7%.

How many cities are in Spokane County, Washington?

Spokane County contains 21 Census-designated places.