Spokane Valley city, Washington Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Spokane Valley city is a major urban center located in Washington. The total population is 105,460. It ranks as the 8th most populous out of 631 cities and towns in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in Spokane Valley city is 37.6 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 38.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Spokane Valley city is $70,722. This is 26% lower than the state median of $94,952. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 10% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.9%. This is 30% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 18% higher than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $344,300. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $519,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.9x. 57.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% lower than the state average of 63.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Spokane Valley city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.5%. The Black or African American population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Asian population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 9.3%.

Education

24.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 38.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Spokane Valley city, Washington is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Washington state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 631 Census-designated places in Washington. For official data, visit data.census.gov.