Spokane County, WA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Spokane County | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 541,173 | 7,740,889 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 304.1 | 108.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.62% | 1.20% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 36.1 | 36.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 215,694 | 3,012,519 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Spokane County grew by 19.5% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 544,083 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Spokane County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Spokane County | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,748 | $95,177 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.53% | 6.00% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.7% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Spokane County is about 23% lower than in Washington.
Housing
| Metric | Spokane County | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $295,060 | $471,160 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,199 | $1,681 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 63.9% | 63.9% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Spokane County is about 20.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,199 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Spokane County spend about 41 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 173 hours, about 7.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Spokane County | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.7 | 22.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 41.4 | 45.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 173 | 188 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,350 | $5,842 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 14.2% | 17.7% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 8,832 | 10,119 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,937 | 1,525 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Washington:
Columbia County (11.6 min), Walla Walla County (12.0 min), San Juan County (12.7 min).
Slowest:
Mason County (32.4 min), Wahkiakum County (30.7 min), Snohomish County (28.7 min).
The average commute time in Spokane County is 21 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in Washington.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Spokane County has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Spokane County | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.3% | 35.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | 2.51 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Washington:
King County (0.4), San Juan County (0.4), Jefferson County (0.4).
Lowest:
Adams County (0.2), Yakima County (0.2), Grant County (0.2).
Health
Spokane County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Spokane County | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.7 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.3% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 15.6% | 16.4% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Washington:
King County (0.8), Whitman County (0.8), San Juan County (0.8).
Lowest:
Adams County (0.8), Okanogan County (0.8), Pacific County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Spokane County, Washington.
What is the population of Spokane County, Washington?
The population of Spokane County, Washington is 541,173, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Spokane County, Washington?
The population density of Spokane County, Washington is 304.1 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Spokane County, Washington?
The median household income in Spokane County, Washington is $73,748, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Spokane County, Washington?
The median home price in Spokane County, Washington is $295,060, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Spokane County, Washington?
The unemployment rate in Spokane County, Washington is 5.7%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.