Spokane County, WA

County

Cities in Spokane County

Neighborhoods in Spokane County

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Spokane

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

33.0%

Households with Children

28.4%

School Enrollment K-12

59,201

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.5%
School Age (5-17): 16.0%
Young Adults (18-34): 23.7%
Working Age (35-54): 25.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.3%
Seniors (65+): 17.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 5.2%
High School / GED: 24.2%
Some College or Associate's: 37.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 33.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 19.0%
Single Parents: 9.4%
Couples & Adults: 34.1%
Living Alone: 37.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 80.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
Asian: 2.2%
Black or African American: 1.9%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 6.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.7%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 68.8%
Puerto Rican: 7.2%
Cuban: 1.5%
Dominican: 0.3%
Central American: 3.9%
South American: 3.6%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 14.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 41.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.5%
Other White: 58.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 53.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 39.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.1%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 92.2%
Spanish: 2.6%
European & Indo-European: 2.7%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.8%
Arabic: 0.4%
Other: 0.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.5%
Elementary (1-4): 5.1%
Middle School (5-8): 5.0%
High School (9-12): 5.0%
College / Graduate: 6.5%
Not Enrolled: 75.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources