Spokane is located in Spokane County, Washington in the United States. Located in eastern Washington about 90 miles south of the Canadian border, Spokane has an estimated population of 217,000, which makes it the second-largest city in the state.
The Lilac City has a population density of 3,526 people per square mile (1,361/square mile) in the city proper. The urban area has an estimated population of 390,000 while the larger metropolitan area has a population of 545,000, which ranks 101st in the country. The Spokane-Spokane Valley-Coeur d'Alene Combined Statistical Area (CSA) has a population of 685,000.
While Spokane has long been criticized for its lack of diversity, the city is becoming more diverse now that people from former Soviet Union countries are forming a more significant part of the city's demographics. Following the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, many immigrants -- mainly Ukrainians and Russians -- made their way to Spokane. In 2000, people of Ukrainian or Russian ancestry accounted for 2% of Spokane County's population.
Pacific Islanders are the fastest-growing demographic in the city, and they are believed to be the 3rd largest minority group in Spokane County after Ukrainians, Russians, and Latinos. Spokane formerly had a large Asian community in Chinatown, which was demolished in the 1970s due to urban blight.
Spokane, and the Pacific Northwest area as a whole is part of what is termed the "Unchurched Belt," which refers to the region's low church membership and religious affiliation rates. Out of the population of 212,000 people, there are about 64,000 Evangelical Protestants, 66,000 Catholics, and 25,000 Mainline Protestants. The Spokane Islamic Center became the first mosque in the city in 2009. The city also has at least 3 Jewish congregations, including the Emanu-El congregation, which opened the first synagogue in the state in 1892. Spokane is also home to the Mormon Spokane Washington Temple District, and it's the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Spokane.
Spokane is predicted to grow reasonably steadily over the next 15 years, eventually gaining 22% growth between 2005 and 2030. The city growth over time has seen intense periods of positive growth, followed by decades of slowed growth. After a loss of approximately 6% in the 1970s, growth has returned at an even slower rate. Only time will tell if this city will pick up their previous population growth rates.
Spokane, Washington's estimated population is 219,190 according to the most recent United States census estimates. Spokane, Washington is the 2nd largest city in Washington based on official 2017 estimates from the US Census Bureau.
The population density is 3187.45 people/mi² (1230.68 people/km²).
The overall median age is 35.8 years, 34.4 years for males, and 37.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 95.0 males.
Based on data from the American Community Survey, in 2017 there were 97,235 households in the city, with an average size of 2.32 people per household. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.4%, with a median rent of $805/month. The median house has 5.6 rooms, and has a value of $166,700.
The median income for households in Spokane, Washington is $44,768, while the mean household income is $62,092.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Spokane was:
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
| 2018 | 219,190 | 2,162 | 1.00% |
| 2017 | 217,028 | 2,038 | 0.95% |
| 2016 | 214,990 | 2,811 | 1.32% |
| 2015 | 212,179 | 1,567 | 0.74% |
| 2014 | 210,612 | 867 | 0.41% |
| 2013 | 209,745 | 451 | 0.22% |
| 2012 | 209,294 | 345 | 0.17% |
| 2011 | 208,949 | -574 | -0.27% |
| 2010 | 209,523 | 13,894 | 0.69% |
| 2000 | 195,629 | 18,433 | 0.99% |
| 1990 | 177,196 | 5,896 | 0.34% |
| 1980 | 171,300 | 784 | 0.05% |
| 1970 | 170,516 | -11,092 | -0.63% |
| 1960 | 181,608 | 19,887 | 1.17% |
| 1950 | 161,721 | 39,720 | 2.86% |
| 1940 | 122,001 | 6,487 | 0.55% |
| 1930 | 115,514 | 11,077 | 1.01% |
| 1920 | 104,437 | 35 | 0.00% |
| 1910 | 104,402 | 67,554 | 10.98% |
| 1900 | 36,848 | 16,926 | 6.34% |
| 1890 | 19,922 | 0.00% |
| Race | Population |
| White | 181,645 |
| Two or More Races | 12,336 |
| Asian | 5,979 |
| Black or African American | 4,919 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3,826 |
| Some Other Race | 2,590 |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1,687 |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
| All | 88,683 | 2.32 | 54.7 |
| Non Family | 38,145 | 1.28 | 41.2 |
| Married | 35,004 | 3.06 | 75 |
| Female | 11,366 | 3.09 | 40.6 |
| Male | 4,168 | 3.49 | 45.5 |
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,118 | 2.18% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 7,899 | 5.51% |
| High School Graduate | 35,282 | 24.63% |
| Some College | 37,549 | 26.21% |
| Associates Degree | 17,213 | 12.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 25,456 | 17.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 16,740 | 11.69% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
| White | 123,189 | 115,662 | 37,945 |
| Hispanic | 6,098 | 5,052 | 1,391 |
| Multiple Races | 4,633 | 4,011 | 996 |
| Asian | 3,876 | 2,880 | 1,127 |
| Black | 3,013 | 2,590 | 487 |
| Native American | 2,315 | 1,956 | 278 |
| Other Race | 1,373 | 1,131 | 256 |
| Islander | 802 | 673 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.89%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 30.80%.
$32,343
Average Earnings
$36,863
Average Male
$29,995
Average Female
91.86% of Spokane residents speak only English, while 8.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.13% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
| White | 168,667 | 29,197 | 17.31% |
| Multiple | 11,929 | 3,960 | 33.20% |
| Hispanic | 12,597 | 3,432 | 27.24% |
| Native | 3,625 | 1,290 | 35.59% |
| Black | 4,743 | 1,209 | 25.49% |
| Islander | 1,671 | 862 | 51.59% |
| Asian | 5,781 | 797 | 13.79% |
| Other | 2,480 | 644 | 25.97% |
19.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.54%
Male Poverty Rate
19.20%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Spokane is Islander, with 51.59% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Spokane is Asian, with 13.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.20%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.87%.
42.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.3%
Male Marriage Rate
41.3%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
| White | 15,608 | 10.72% |
| Hispanic | 494 | 6.23% |
| 2 or More | 472 | 7.65% |
| Black | 433 | 12.00% |
| Indian | 242 | 8.33% |
| Asian | 132 | 2.80% |
| Hawaiian | 27 | 2.65% |
| Other | 22 | 1.18% |
9.31%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
60.3%
Labor Force Participation
56.1%
Employment Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
93.76%
Native Born
6.24%
Foreign Born
3.27%
Non Citizen
93.76% of Spokane residents were born in the United States, with 54.80% having been born in Washington. 3.27% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.