Spanaway, WA Demographics

A map of Spanaway's Population by Race

Spanaway, Washington had a population of 35,476 in 2020. It was 48.9% White, 10.5% Black, 7.4% Asian, 15.7% Hispanic, 6.7% Native American/Other, and 10.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Spanaway, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 639 places in Washington, Spanaway is the 37th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Spanaway's White Population

17,363 residents of Spanaway identify as White, or 48.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Spanaway less than the White share of the population of Washington (63.8% White). Of the 639 places in Washington, Spanaway is ranked #555 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Spanaway is more White than neighboring Parkland (47.3% White), and Midland (42.9% White). Spanaway is less White than neighboring Clover Creek (61.7% White), Frederickson (54.5% White), and McChord AFB (55.8% White).

Spanaway's Black Population

3,715 residents of Spanaway identify as Black, or 10.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Spanaway slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Washington (3.8% Black). Of the 639 places in Washington, Spanaway is ranked #14 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Spanaway is more Black than neighboring Clover Creek (6.4% Black), Frederickson (9.3% Black), Midland (8.8% Black), and McChord AFB (9.8% Black). Spanaway is less Black than neighboring Parkland (11.8% Black).

Spanaway's Asian Population

2,628 residents of Spanaway identify as Asian, or 7.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Spanaway roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Washington (9.4% Asian). Of the 639 places in Washington, Spanaway is ranked #80 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Spanaway is more Asian than neighboring Clover Creek (6.1% Asian), Frederickson (6.6% Asian), and McChord AFB (3.3% Asian). Spanaway is less Asian than neighboring Parkland (7.7% Asian), and Midland (10.6% Asian).

Spanaway's Hispanic Population

5,580 residents of Spanaway identify as Hispanic, or 15.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Spanaway roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Washington (13.7% Hispanic). Of the 639 places in Washington, Spanaway is ranked #129 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Spanaway is more Hispanic than neighboring Clover Creek (14.9% Hispanic), and Frederickson (13.7% Hispanic). Spanaway is less Hispanic than neighboring Parkland (16.6% Hispanic), Midland (25% Hispanic), and McChord AFB (18.4% Hispanic).

Spanaway's Native American/Other Population

2,372 residents of Spanaway identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 6.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Spanaway roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Washington (2.6% Native American/Other). Of the 639 places in Washington, Spanaway is ranked #47 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Spanaway is more Native American/Other than neighboring Parkland (6.6% Native American/Other), Clover Creek (3.1% Native American/Other), Frederickson (5.2% Native American/Other), Midland (5.1% Native American/Other), and McChord AFB (3.5% Native American/Other).

Spanaway's Multiracial Population

3,818 residents of Spanaway identify as Multiracial, or 10.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Spanaway roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Washington (6.6% Multiracial). Of the 639 places in Washington, Spanaway is ranked #11 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Spanaway is more Multiracial than neighboring Parkland (10% Multiracial), Clover Creek (7.9% Multiracial), Frederickson (10.7% Multiracial), Midland (7.6% Multiracial), and McChord AFB (9.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.